Hopkins tops Ornelas, still eyeing Jones
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDespite a 14-month layoff and his 44 years, Bernard Hopkins looked sharp in a unanimous decision victory over Enrique Ornelas in what might be Hopkins' final appearance in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Hopkins has plans, but wary of Ornelas
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt age 44, Bernard Hopkins is carefully calculating his boxing future. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans. That's why Wednesday in Philadelphia, Hopkins' mind will be focused on the here and now: Enrique Ornelas.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Hopkins has heavyweight title on his mind
Dan RafaelBernard Hopkins is 44. He'll turn 45 in January. For years, the former long-reigning middleweight champ has (with glee) reminded the media about his a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009Mares signs deal with Golden Boy
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Abner Mares gets a shot at a bantamweight world title in 2010, which is expected, he will do it with Golden Boy as his promoter.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Thanksgiving offers no rest for busy boxing folks
Dan Rafael...deal is almost done for power puncher/trash-talker Edison Miranda to go to Magdeburg, Germany, to challenge super middleweight titlist Robert Stieglitz on Jan. 9. "We're pretty close to a deal," said Leon...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNot only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTom 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...
Page | ConversationMayweather already yapping about Pacquiao
Dan RafaelOther than a brief interview with a British television outlet, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been awfully quiet in the aftermath of pound-for-pound king Ma...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Pacquiao looking to Mayweather fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt's been only two days since Manny Pacquiao's historic 12th-round knockout of Miguel Cotto but already the focus is firmly on a potential Pacquiao showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Pacquiao fights for place in history
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao isn't shy about discussing his weight. In fact, he's on the verge of making history because of it.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Is Cotto past Margarito debacle?
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSixteen months, two fights and a cornerman later, Miguel Cotto says he's completely over his loss to Antonio Margarito.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Mike Carlson Chad Dawson, right, can put the controversy of the first fight's outcome to rest with a clear-cut win. Dawson, Johnson aim ...
Page | ConversationWilliams finds replacement for Pavlik
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAfter a two-week search for a new opponent, Paul Williams has one. He will meet junior middleweight titlist Sergio Martinez in a nontitle middleweight bout Dec. 5, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...bantamweight champion who moved up in weight to take a crack at Agbeko. Agbeko turned back the challenge with relative ease, but he wants more. FightWireImages.com Joseph Agbeko burst onto the scene by thrashing...
Page | ConversationQuick return for Cris Arreola
Dan Rafael...a site to be determined. Williams, who will face an opponent to be named, was supposed to challenge middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik, but he withdrew because of his chronic left hand problem. Arreola was added...
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