Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFroch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...
Page | ConversationLopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Gamboa's speed too much for Garcia
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael fills you in on all the action from Saturday's "Latin Fury 12" undercard in New York.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Tua makes return by taming Cameron
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comYou can't keep a good man down -- especially one with a chin and hook like David Tua's. The New Zealander announced his return with a devastating win on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Malignaggi picking fights ahead of Diaz bout
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...in February in the ninth round of a brutal slugfest. Although Malignaggi scored a decision win against Chris Fernandez in a low-profile April fight, most fans remember the fight before that -- when then-junior...
Page | ConversationJones channels old Roy, not an old Roy, ahead of Lacy fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJones back to face Lacy Yes, Roy Jones Jr. is still fighting. At 40, and two fights removed from an uncompetitive decision loss to Joe Calzaghe, J...
Page | ConversationAlexander announces his arrival
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDevon Alexander's days of plying his trade in the wilderness (also known as Don King undercards) are no more. The 140-pounder's win over Junior Witter should make him one to watch for years to come.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009Forrest's impact felt beyond the ring
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDriven and skilled inside the ring, Vernon Forrest may have been even more dedicated to others outside the ropes. Boxing never gave him quite the recognition he deserved, but those who knew Forrest best won't soon forget his compassion and character.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Mayweather, Marquez keeping mum on megafight details
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comEd Mulholland/FightWireImages.com Proceed with caution: Reporters had better think twice about prodding an unusually reserved Floyd Mayweather. M...
Page | ConversationAgbeko silences loudmouth Darchinyan
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comVic Darchinyan's loud mouth and boorish antics did their part to sell tickets. When it came time to fight, however, it was Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko who did all the walking.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009Ortiz falls apart against Maidana
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMarcos Maidana didn't have the 100-watt smile. He didn't have the refined style, or the friends in high places. What he did have was resiliency, and as Dan Rafael points out, it was more than enough to seize the day against Victor Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Lopez using Lontchi fight as launchpad to bigger, better things
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank If you were boxing's next big star like Juan Manuel Lopez is, you...
Page | ConversationJohn withdraws from bout with Juarez
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFeatherweight titleholder Chris John withdrew from a June 27 title defense because of an unspecified blood problem, adviser Sampson Lewkowicz told ESPN.com Sunday night.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009W. Klitschko king of the heavyweights
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLine the contenders up, and Wladimir Klitschko will keep on knocking 'em down. Klitschko's latest scalp: hapless heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009Cotto's fights at MSG add to a country's weekend festivities
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Cozzone/Fightwireimages.com New York-based Puerto Ricans will have something to cheer about when Miguel Cotto...
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