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Holt, Mabuza to fight elimination bout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Former junior welterweight titleholder Kendall Holt, who hasn't fought since dropping a decision to Timothy Bradley Jr. in a unification bout last April, will return Feb. 27 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2010

Alexander, Urango near unification fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Junior welterweight titleholders Devon Alexander and Juan Urango, two of the key players in a deep 140-pound division, are finalizing a deal to meet March 6 in the main event of an HBO "Boxing After Dark" card, both sides told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2009

Williams wins; Arreola bounces back

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Action can never be far behind the moment Paul Williams climbs into the ring. Saturday's fight-of-the-year contender with Sergio Martinez was no exception.

Story | Conversation | December 7, 2009

Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Not 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, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It'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 8, 2009

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP 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 ...

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Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...

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Williams scrambling for opponent, site

Dan Rafael

...left hand, it has left Williams & Co. scrambling. The fight is 38 days away, and promoter Dan Goossen still has no opponent, no site and no co-feature for the HBO "World Championship Boxing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Froch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...

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Shannon Briggs making a comeback

Dan Rafael

...the previously announced return of former cruiserweight champ Vassiliy Jirov (37-3-1, 31 KOs) against Dominique Alexander (18-7-1, 9 KOs). One of the interesting elements of the Briggs-Gotzev union is that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 1, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Ward, Kessler stay on course

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

By disposing of Shelby Pudwill, Andre Ward can focus on Mikkel Kessler and the Super Six World Boxing Classic.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Kessler, Ward take tune-ups with eye on each other

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Super Six tune-up trepidation? Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic -- the tournament featuring six of the world's best super middleweights -- ...

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Two-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Layoff 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...

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Concepcion impresses with late surge

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Luis Concepcion's late surge came at just the right time to seal the deal against Omar Salado on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | September 6, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Alexander announces his arrival

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Devon 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 2, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT