18 Results for joe cannon

Outcome of Jones fight won't affect Calzaghe's legacy

Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.com

Win 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, 2008

Miguel Cotto latest in a long line of fine Puerto Rican boxers

Graham Houston, Special to ESPN.com

Puerto Rico has had no shortage of world-class fighters throughout its history. Graham Houston looks at five of the best boxers to emerge from the island.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008

How will Mayweather-Big Show play out?

Thomas Hauser, Special to ESPN.com

They have a setting, a plot and a purse. Now all that Floyd Mayweather and The Big Show need is a script. How will their showdown at Wrestlemania 24 play out?

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Wrestlemania won't be remembered as a high point in Mayweather's career

Don Stradley, Special to ESPN.com

Maybe Floyd Mayweather doesn't have 24 million reasons to meet The Big Show at Wrestlemania 24. But is it that rare to see a boxer suit up in tights and enter the squared circle?

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2008

The hardest hitters in heavyweight history

Graham Houston, Special to ESPN.com

We've counted down the best heavyweights in boxing history. But who are the hardest hitters in the division's history?

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2007

Scorecard: Klitschko tastes sweet revenge in night of upsets

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Wladimir Klitschko retained his heavyweight title after getting revenge on Lamon Brewster, while Travis Simms and Vic Darchinyan handed over their titles in upsets, writes Dan Rafael.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007

Greatest Knockouts: Patterson vs. Johansson

Bert Randolph Sugar, Boxing Historian

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson weren't the greatest heavyweight champions of all-time, writes ESPN boxing historian Bert Sugar, but their trilogy was one of the most exciting ever.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Greatest Knockouts: Patterson vs. Johansson

Bert Randolph Sugar, Boxing Historian

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson weren't the greatest heavyweight champions of all-time, writes ESPN boxing historian Bert Sugar, but their trilogy was one of the most exciting ever.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Weekend scorecard: Sturm as champ? Well ...

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Sure, Felix Sturm is a very good fighter, but don't fool yourself into thinking he won a legitimate belt over the weekend, writes Dan Rafael in his weekend wrap,

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006

Five early foes recall fighting Tyson

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

In the 1980s, Mike Tyson built his legend on victories over some brave men who withstood his flurries as long as they could. Where are they now?

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2005

Nelson living in a hut in Jamaica

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Former Mike Tyson foe Conroy Nelson is living in a hut in Jamaica with no electricity or plumbing. He does, however, have a cell phone – and a comeback plan.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2005

Hosea, Scaff recall fast finishes vs. Tyson

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

William Hosea and Sammy Scaff recall what it's like to be first-round victims of Mike Tyson's. Scaff went on to become a housemate of Tyson's.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2005

Long's life rivals Tyson's in uniqueness

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Donnie Long, the ninth foe of Mike Tyson, is now an associate minister. He's also a convicted killer – married to the sister of his victim.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005

'Palooka' Jaco gained from suffering Tyson pain

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Self-described "palooka" David Jaco took the punishment from Mike Tyson in their 1986 fight – and the $5,000 he earned helped change Jaco's life.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005

Tyson still makes Green's blood boil

Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.com

Mitch Green is one of the few pugs to go the distance in Iron Mike's '80s heyday. Today, a destitute Green wants another shot.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2005