Raw deal gives Holyfield false hope
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comEvander Holyfield might've displayed valor and renewed vigor in dropping a close decision to Nikolai Valuev on Saturday, but Brian Doogan wonders whether his strong showing will do more harm than good.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2008At 46, Holyfield still chasing ghosts of glories past
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comWhen George Foreman tells you it's time to call it quits, you know you've been fighting too long. Still, 24 years into his professional career, Evander Holyfield continues to trudge forward and shows no signs of letting up -- for better or worse.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Ho-hum Hasim going through the motions against Klitschko
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comIf Hasim Rahman can't get up for a crack at the heavyweight title, why should boxing fans be any more enthused? Brian Doogan wonders if Rahman is taking Saturday's challenge against Wladimir Klitschko seriously.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Outcome of Jones fight won't affect Calzaghe's legacy
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comWin or lose Saturday, Joe Calzaghe's legacy as one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation is secure, writes Brian Doogan.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008Calzaghe keen on retiring with undefeated record intact
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comSuper middleweight and light heavyweight champion Joe Calzaghe claims he'll climb into the ring one last time on Nov. 8 when he meets Bernard Hopkins. Should we believe him?
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008When will Klitschko erupt on the heavyweight division?
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comA win is a win any way you look at it, but a pedestrian victory won't be enough to quench fight fans' collective thirst for the next great heavyweight champion.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2008Enzo Calzaghe confident Lockett can overthrow middleweight champ Pavlik
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comIf there's one man who can help propel Gary Lockett past Kelly Pavlik on Saturday, it's Enzo Calzaghe.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008Haye keen on following in the footsteps of Holyfield
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comDavid Haye may have conquered the cruiserweights, but he isn't about to rest on his laurels. The hard-hitting Brit is ready to take on the very best at heavyweight.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008Haye-Maccarinelli conjures memories of Benn-Eubank
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comSandwiched in between Israel Vazquez's rematch with Rafael Marquez on March 1 and Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao on March 15 is every U.K. fan's dream fight: David Haye's cruiserweight slugfest with Enzo Maccarinelli.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008Hopkins-Calzaghe makes a lot of sense
Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.comCan't get enough of that U.K.-U.S. rivalry? Neither can boxing fans. Brian Doogan analyzes the Bernard Hopkins-Joe Calzaghe showdown and what it means to boxing fans.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "evander holyfield" make the list?
