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Martinez proves worth against Williams

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Who needs Kelly Pavlik? Sergio Martinez proved more than a worthy challenger in giving Paul Williams all he could handle and more in a losing effort on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Hopkins takes decision in homecoming

Associated Press

Bernard Hopkins defeated Enrique Ornelas by unanimous decision in a light heavyweight bout.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Promoter calls off Wright-Brewer fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Former undisputed junior middleweight champion Winky Wright's return to the ring against Grady Brewer was canceled Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts o...

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Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...from New Haven, Conn., and will be the crowd favorite. "I can't get the fight with Bernard Hopkins, so he's the next worthy opponent. The first fight was a great fight, and I...

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Dawson to honor UConn's Howard

Associated Press

Undefeated light heavyweight Chad Dawson will honor slain Connecticut football player Jasper Howard when he fights Glen Johnson next week in Hartford, Conn.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Pavlik says nearly dies from medication

Associated Press

Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik says doctors were concerned he wouldn't survive an allergic reaction to medication used to treat a staph infection.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Adamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that many cruiserweights have taken. He's...

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Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Dan Rafael

...thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately...boxer to go through with a fight against Bernard Hopkins in the fall of 2008 only to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Pavlik-Williams title fight is off

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The staph infection in a finger on the left hand of middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik still has not healed, so his Dec. 5 title defense against Paul Williams was called off on again on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Froch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...

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Backing out is (sometimes) hard to do

Dan Rafael

...Nothing is finalized yet, but Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer told me the other day that when Bernard Hopkins takes his planned December tune-up fight in anticipation of a rematch with Roy Jones Jr...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Pavlik to defend WBO, WBC titles

Associated Press

Kelly Pavlik can't seem to get any respect, despite spending two years reigning over the middleweight division. Paul Williams gets so much that nobody is willing to step in the ring with him.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009