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 22, 2009Kessler, Ward take tune-ups with eye on each other
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSuper Six tune-up trepidation? Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic -- the tournament featuring six of the world's best super middleweights -- ...
Page | ConversationUrbano's "O" goes against Acosta
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comUrbano Antillon's undefeated record was bound to be sullied sooner or later, but who would have guessed it would come at the hands of the unheralded Miguel Acosta?
Story | Conversation | July 26, 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, 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, 2009Family feud not fazing Cotto ahead of Clottey clash
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Miguel Cotto, left, will have to put family matters aside if he's to tackle a very dangerous Joshua Clottey. Cotto moves on...
Page | ConversationValuev gets past Ruiz; Calderon outfoxes Cazares for technical decision
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNikolai promised improvement and guaranteed a positive change before climbing into the ring against Ruiz. His title-winning performance on Saturday, however, left much to be desired.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Mijares impresses, Gamboa gets mixed reviews
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comToo quick, too crafty and too classy: Cristian Mijares put on a clinical performance in defeating Alexander Munoz to unify two junior bantamweight titles on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008Scorecard: Iron Boy swats away Cazares to win junior flyweight title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIvan "Iron Boy" Calderon worked his boxing wizardry early and held on to defeat Hugo Cazares for the junior flyweight title to highlight weekend action, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Scorecard: Ponce De Leon makes most of spotlight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDaniel Ponce De Leon and Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon made successful title defenses, while "Iron" Mike Tyson hardly thrilled in an exhibition, Dan Rafael writes in his weekend wrap.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2006Weekend scorecard: Slow start cost Hopkins
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBernard Hopkins complained about the scoring in his loss to Jermain Taylor. But Hopkins did virtually nothing in the first half of the fight and gave his titles away.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2005In rematch, Larios forces McCullough to submit
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comOn the Hopkins-Taylor undercard, Oscar Larios and Fernando Monteil defended their respective crowns, and Vernon Forrest was a success in his comeback after a two-year hiatus.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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