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Most polarizing, pound-for-pound

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Taking a risk was once a foreign policy to Roy Jones. Fighting Joe Calzaghe on Saturday is a step into the danger zone for the living legend. But is Jones too late in his career to appease his critics?

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

A division cruising past punch-line status

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

When it came to low-in-action snoozefests, the cruiserweights used to know how to deliver. Not any more. High-octane fighters like Steve Cunningham and Tomasz Adamek are doing their part to draw excitement to the the 200-pound class, writes Eric Raskin.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

From the sublime to the Roy-diculous

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Vanquishing Kelly Pavlik moved Bernard Hopkins one step closer to a coveted rematch with Roy Jones -- 15 years after their first fight. Is it a fight Jones would entertain? And about about that matter of business with Joe Calzaghe? Eric Raskin explores.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Hopkins vs. Pavlik: Five 'Unstoppable' questions

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Will Bernard Hopkins turn Saturday's fight with Kelly Pavlik into a snoozefest? Can Pavlik get credit for an ugly win? How will the fight itself do at the box office? Eric Raskin asks the questions and delivers the answers.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Peter vs. V. Klitschko: Breaking down the Berlin brawl

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

So far, so good. Less than a week before Vitali Klitschko steps into the ring against Sam Peter and still no injuries. Eric Raskin reminds fight fans that Klitschko isn't out of the clear just yet, however.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2008

Nacho typical way to prep for a major fight

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

When it comes to working with Oscar De La Hoya, no trainer can say they were caught in the corner for too long. Eric Raskin walks us through the revolving door in De La Hoya's camp and analyzes Nacho Beristain's place in The Golden Boy corner.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Accepting candidates for the position of heavyweight savior

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Five years removed from the Lennox Lewis dynasty and the heavyweight division is still looking for a fighter to rule the roost. Eric Raskin looks at four potential candidates who just might put boxing's glamour division back on the map.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008

More than Juan way to look at things

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Weeks after boxing pundits coronated a new pound-for-pound king, Juan Manuel Marquez is demanding a recount. Based on the way he handled sturdy vet Joel Casamayor, Marquez might have a valid argument, writes Eric Raskin.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008

No middle ground: Fighters leaping weight classes in search of bigger paydays

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Paydays await Paul Williams at 147 pounds, but if he can't make the weight, why risk his health? The time is nigh to pack on the pounds, writes Eric Raskin.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008

Turn on the lights, action ahead at 135

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Intriguing contests between six exceptional lightweights -- what more could fight fans want? Eric Raskin breaks down three upcoming fights at 135.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008

The best, worst and wackiest from boxing in Beijing

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

If you think the glory days of Olympic boxing were spent in Beijing, allow Eric Raskin to knock some sense into you with his list of the best, the worst and the weird from the '08 Games.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Does anybody want $10 million?

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Have you heard about the new craze in boxing? It involves saying "no" to Oscar De La Hoya -- and turning down a $10 million payday. Why is it that boxing's biggest draw has to make concessions?

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2008

Rau deal: Who's to blame for Warren's Olympic defeat?

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Trailing on points, American medal favorite Rau'Shee Warren decided to turn and run instead of stand and fight -- and it cost him a chance at a gold medal.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

The modest value of Beijing bling

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

No gold? No problem! Eric Raskin writes that coming up short in Beijing will have little impact on an Olympian's career once he turns pro.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008

Hopkins vs. Pavlik: Satisfaction without action

Eric Raskin, ESPN.com

Eric Raskin lists five reasons to watch Kelly Pavlik's showdown with Bernard Hopkins.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008