Lopez 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, 2009Alexander 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, 2009Agbeko 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, 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, 2009Froch 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, 2009Donaire doles out beating to Martinez
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDon't judge a book by its cover, or a fighter by his size. Flyweight king Nonito Donaire might be 112 pounds, but he can dish out the pain with the best of 'em.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Marquez proves his worth against Diaz
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt might be early, but '09 already has a candidate for fight of the year in Juan Manuel Marquez's dramatic knockout win over Juan Diaz.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Line 'em up, and Wladimir Klitschko will keep knocking 'em out
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFor nearly a decade, Hasim Rahman hovered near the top of the heavyweight division. On Saturday, he was just another outclassed, gunshy opponent looking to get out of the way of Wladimir Klitschko's heavy hands.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008Cloud wreaks havoc on Gonzalez; Oubaali fires past Fernandez
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTavoris Cloud announced his arrival as a light heavyweight elite by stopping the normally durable Julio Gonzalez on Friday.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008Gamboa on the fast track toward a world title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSeven months into 2008, Yuriorkis Gamboa seems a lock to win the prospect of the year award. The Cuban's one-round blowout of Al Seeger on Friday certainly bolstered his credentials, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2008Boxing world is one step closer to a unified champion
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTall and musclular vs. stout and podgy. Swanky suits vs. blue-collar threads. Wladimir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov can trace their roots back to the Soviet Union, but they don't share much in common -- besides wanting to be called "unified champion."
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "chris hope" make the list?