66 Results for gary roberts

Bute shines; Funeka denied decision

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Consider 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, 2009

Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts o...

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Instant replay making debut in Nevada

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The referees working promoter Don King's boxing card at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night will be able to utilize instant replay for the first time if necessary.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

At least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Adamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that ...

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Marquez a good first step for 'Money'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

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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Title trinkets, birthday wishes and more

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … I spent most of the past week bobbing in the Caribbean on a Disney family cruise (shameless plug for ESPN's parent...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 29, 2009

Jones channels old Roy, not an old Roy, ahead of Lacy fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Jones back to face Lacy Yes, Roy Jones Jr. is still fighting. At 40, and two fights removed from an uncompetitive decision loss to Joe Calzaghe, J...

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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 02, 2009

Bradley, Campbell exude confidence ahead of 140-pound tilt

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Bradley and Campbell both confident Before Timothy Bradley Jr. won his junior welterweight title, he was scheduled to fight an elimination bout again...

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Question the decision, not Cotto's heart

Dan Rafael

...to walk away with a technical decision or a no-contest. Yeah, I'm talking to you, Robert Guerrero and Hasim Rahman. But not Cotto. He easily could have said he wasn't able to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 18, 2009

Cotto's fights at MSG add to a country's weekend festivities

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Chris Cozzone/Fightwireimages.com New York-based Puerto Ricans will have something to cheer about when Miguel Cotto fights at MSG for the sixth time i...

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Mayweather out to reclaim mantle as boxing's best

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Shaw/Getty Images Let's roll: Floyd Mayweather, left, has made it clear that he's in it for the long haul. Mayweather back for the long haul...

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