Forrest's impact felt beyond the ring
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDriven and skilled inside the ring, Vernon Forrest may have been even more dedicated to others outside the ropes. Boxing never gave him quite the recognition he deserved, but those who knew Forrest best won't soon forget his compassion and character.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Thanks for the memories, Oscar
Dan Rafael...Sturm. And I thought that the judges got it right in his fights with Pernell Whitaker and Ike Quartey. I think the best De La Hoya ever looked was in his 1996 first fight with...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009Ramblings before the rumble in Houston
Dan RafaelHOUSTON -- Your weekly random thoughts … • Just when you thought a sanctioning body could get no more repulsive, the WBA has exceeded...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009Keeping tabs on Margarito-Mosley
Kieran Mulvaney, Darius Ortiz, Special to ESPN.comShane Mosley's last untainted title-fight victory came in July 2001. Antonio Margarito recently toppled the fighter who beat Mosley more than a year ago. One thing is certain before Saturday's bout: Kieran Mulvaney has lots to blog about.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ike taylor" make the list?