Two-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLayoff doesn't worry Mayweather From the time Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996 until his last fight in 2007, he was never out of the ring for...
Page | ConversationDawson undaunted by Tarver's rep in rematches
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Jae C. Hong Antonio Tarver, above, has revenge on his mind going into a rematch with Chad Dawson. Dawson tangles with Tarver again Conf...
Page | ConversationFroch takes out Taylor in final minute
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMaybe Carl Froch is a late starter. Or, he could have had a late flight back to England. Either way, the Brit waited until the last possible second to steal the fight from Jermain Taylor on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Froch, Taylor ready to get it on
Dan Rafael, Darius Ortiz, ESPN.comIt's fight night in Mashantucket, Conn.! Dan Rafael fills you in from ringside up until the main event. Then, Darius Ortiz calls the action as Carl Froch and Jermain Taylor meet in a 12-round super middleweight title bout.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009Comebacking heavies converge in L.A.
Don Steinberg, Special to ESPN.comEddie Chambers was on the fast track to success -- until he ran into Alexander Povetkin. Chambers can put that road bump behind him with an impressive showing against Samuel Peter on Friday, writes Don Steinberg.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Fight week for Klitschko-Gomez ensues
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comCan Vitali Klitschko handle Juan Carlos Gomez's southpaw style? Is the challenger's bark worse than his bite? Does the champ's taste in tunes match his appreciation of automobiles? Brian Doogan discusses these and many more topics in his fight-week blog.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Hats off to new and improved Hatton
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBritish fans are quick to point out there's only one Ricky Hatton. But that doesn't mean the one and only can't undergo a style change, especially if it will get him back in the winners' circle -- and add miles to the odometer.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Seems like déjà vu all over again to revitalized Hatton
Kieran Mulvaney, Special to ESPN.comRicky Hatton's vintage display in front of a packed crowd pumped life back into his career and gave boxing fans something to smile about, writes Kieran Mulvaney.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008Hatton ahead big on all three scorecards before fight stopped in 11th round
Associated PressRicky Hatton dominated the fight from the second round on Saturday night before Paulie Malignaggi's trainer came into the ring 28 seconds into the 11th round to stop the lopsided bout.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008Taylor tames Lacy, Wilder impresses in debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSome use the jab to set up their right hand. Others use it to disrupt an opponent's flow. Jermain Taylor used it to get past Jeff Lacy -- and to get his sagging career back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Remembering Shea stadium
Robert Cassidy, Special to ESPN.comMets fans had their share of moments to remember -- and to forget -- during Shea Stadium's 44 years. It wasn't much different for boxing fans. Robert Cassidy tips his hat to the ballpark by looking back at three fights on the Flushing field.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008Caballero mauls Mejia, ready for Molitor
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhether Celestino Caballero wanted to send a message to future opponent Steve Molitor, or if he just had evening plans to attend to, the 122-pound beltholder from Panama wasted little time dispatching Elvis Mejia in under a round on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008The best boxer fight fans might not know
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comZUMA Press/Icon SMI This is gonna take a while: With little pop in his punches, Ivan Calderon expects to go 12 rounds every time he steps in the ring....
Page | ConversationNew York's best beyond Ray Robinson
Graham Houston, Special to ESPN.comGraham Houston lists 10 New York fighters beyond Sugar Ray Robinson who excelled in the ring.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Margarito-Cotto one for the time capsule
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAntonio Margarito told anyone who would listen that his suffocating style would be too much for Miguel Cotto to handle -- and he proved it on Saturday.
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