Ward 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 23, 2009Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Ward, Kessler stay on course
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBy disposing of Shelby Pudwill, Andre Ward can focus on Mikkel Kessler and the Super Six World Boxing Classic.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009Concepcion impresses with late surge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLuis Concepcion's late surge came at just the right time to seal the deal against Omar Salado on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 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, 2009Chambers dominates Dimitrenko
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe only thing better than getting the win is looking good doing it. Eddie Chambers showed off his new moves (not to mention a svelte physique) in boxing circles around Alexander Dimitrenko
Story | Conversation | July 05, 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 win had something for everyone
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf your idea of a good fight involves blood, guts, a knockdown, a body slam, rabid fans, an iconic arena, a controversial decision, threats of retirement and a parade the day after, then Miguel Cotto-Joshua Clottey was the fight for you.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2009Ward passes first stiff test of career
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comOakland fight fans got their money's worth when Andre Ward battered Edison Miranda for 12 rounds on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 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, 2009KO of McCline advances Arreola
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSlowly, surely (some would say more slowly than surely) Cris Arreola is moving from heavyweight prospect to legit contender.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009Valero sensational in blasting out Pitalua
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhether he's fighting in Japan, in a foe's backyard or under the bright lights of Austin, one thing is for sure: Edwin Valero always brings the pain. Antonio Pitalua would agree.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Chavez Jr. ready to step up competition
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMaybe you don't think much of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s abilities. So what? As the competition improves, Chavez keeps winning -- and that's all that fans can ask for.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009Khan too fast and too strong for Barrera
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comStill writing off Amir Khan? Well don't. The British phenom bounced back in style by battering and bloodying Marco Antonio Barrera over five rounds on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Berto beats back Collazo challenge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt took a late rally and some soul-searching, but Andre Berto proved his welterweight worth by edging Luis Collazo in a thrilling, 12-round slugfest on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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