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Johnson vows to topple Vitali
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comKevin Johnson feels it's his patriotic duty to bring the title back to the States, but can he do it against the seemingly indomitable Vitali Klitschko?
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Bradley-Peterson makes foes of friends
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTimothy Bradley Jr. and Lamont Peterson, old friends who rose through the junior ranks together, share plenty of history. On Saturday, each man will try to make his own history at the other's expense.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Williams wins; Arreola bounces back
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAction 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 07, 2009Martinez proves worth against Williams
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWho needs Kelly Pavlik? Sergio Martinez proved more than a worthy challenger in giving Paul Williams all he could handle and more in a losing effort on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Williams up for Martinez challenge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhen Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik made like his nickname and vanished, Paul Williams didn't fret. He went after the next biggest threat in Sergio Martinez.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Hopkins 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 01, 2009Bute shines; Funeka denied decision
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comConsider him the Super Six Classic's kryptonite: By knocking out Librado Andrade, Lucian Bute stated his case as a force to be reckoned with at super middleweight on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Soriano should rack up saves with Rays
Tristan H. Cockcroft...of arbitration even though they added Billy Wagner, Rafael Soriano found a new home with a team...inning role, with only J.P. Howell and Dan Wheeler potentially standing in his way. Soriano's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster Olney...about what his rotation could look like, with Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson and a recovering Brandon Webb...of the Rays, as they moved to add Rafael Soriano, the kind of reliever they so desperately...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
A chip-cashing trade
Buster OlneyThe trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster Olney...Cafardo. Moves, deals and decisions 1. The Braves now have a budget problem on their hands after Rafael Soriano accepted their offer of arbitration. They had hoped that Soriano would turn down arbitration so that...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster Olney...flexibility, writes Geoff Baker. Moves, deals and decisions 1. ESPN colleague Jerry Crasnick reported on Saturday that Rafael Soriano is seriously considering taking arbitration from the Braves. He could make as much as $8 million...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display
Buster OlneyYou say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
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