Cloud rolls while Urango rallies
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJuan Urango got his career back on track by stopping Randall Bailey on Friday.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009With Mexico behind him, all-action Angulo angles toward title shot
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez are closer to the end than the beginning. The same goes for Juan Manuel Marquez, who, although one of the best fighters in the world, is 35. Who, then, can...
Page | ConversationDawson undaunted by Tarver's rep in rematches
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Jae C. Hong Antonio Tarver, above, has revenge on his mind going into a rematch with Chad Dawson. Dawson tangles with Tarver again Conf...
Page | ConversationCottos don't want a criminal case
Associated PressWBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto said Monday that a recent brawl with his uncle at a Puerto Rico gym is a family matter, and neither one wishes to pursue a criminal case.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009Lightweights jockeying for position in stacked division
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJohn Rivera/Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions Edwin Valero's chance...lightweight division has a clear-cut champion in Juan Manuel Marquez, who owns two alphabet belts and...
Page | ConversationWhen picking fights, HBO finally getting it right
Dan RafaelSome media members seem to enjoy taking shots at HBO and distorting the facts just for fun, then refuse to acknowledge when things are going well. Su...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009It's now or never for hard-hitting Julio
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...unanimous decision. During the rebuilding process, Julio reeled off seven consecutive victories, including notable wins against Cosme Rivera, Cornelius "K9" Bundrage and Ishe Smith in nationally televised bouts. Now a junior middleweight, the winning streak...
Page | ConversationMartinez robbed of win against Cintron
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTalk about dropping the ball: it was referee Frank Santore's incompetence and not Kermit Cintron's fists that did the most damage to Sergio Martinez during "Boxing After Dark" Saturday.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2009Campbell knocks Funeka down twice
Associated PressA day after losing his three title belts for failing to make weight, Nate Campbell won a majority decision against Ali Funeka in a lightweight fight Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009Lightweight titlist Campbell keeps rolling with the punches
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...13 months ago by outpointing the heavily favored Juan Diaz to claim three belts. For a fighter...hot junior middleweight prospect Alfredo Angulo against Cosme Rivera -- the past year has been a tough road...
Page | ConversationKessler invades Germany, takes out hapless Haussler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf you thought dropping a decision to Joe Calzaghe was the end of the road for Mikkel Kessler, you don't know what the Danish fighter is made of. Kessler brutalized Danilo Haussler for three rounds on Saturday to announce he's back.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Nacho typical way to prep for a major fight
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comWhen it comes to working with Oscar De La Hoya, no trainer can say they were caught in the corner for too long. Eric Raskin walks us through the revolving door in De La Hoya's camp and analyzes Nacho Beristain's place in The Golden Boy corner.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008Marquez goes from has-been to mandatory with upset win over Lorenzo
George Kimball, Special to ESPN.comEleven years ago, Raul Marquez was considered washed-up. So the fact that Marquez found the fortitude to gut out a win against the younger, fresher, undefeated Giovanni Lorenzo makes it that much more special, writes George Kimball.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2008Ward wallops Ravelo to move one step closer to title shot
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comMission: Accomplished. Andre Ward, who was hoping to put out the best performance of his career, blasted out Jerson Ravelo in eight rounds and moved one step closer to a title shot on Friday.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008Twelve of the most exciting Colombian fighters in recent years
Graham Houston, Special to ESPN.comThey might not always leave the ring as winners, but when it comes to excitement, Colombian fighters pack a potent punch. Graham Houston lists 12 Colombians who've entertained American audiences over the years.
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