Khan on course to become world champion in near future
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLook out, lightweights: Amir Khan is set to invade the championship ranks in '08. With his blazing speed and ruthless power, Khan could rule over the 135-pound division for a long time.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007Hopkins can't stay out of the ring; now he wants Wright
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comEven though he went out of his boxing career with a bang, Bernard Hopkins just can't stay out of the ring. The light heavyweight champion is back to take on Winky Wright to prove that he still has it, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007Brazil's popular Popo on a mission
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAcelino "Popo" Freitas of Brazil returns to the scene of his only pro loss Saturday as he faces Zahir Rahim at Foxwoods for a lightweight title, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006Notebook: Byrd faces daunting odds
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHeavyweight champion Chris Byrd has warmed to the underdog role going into his rematch with mandatory challenger Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006Several months later, 'Rock' ready for title defense
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHasim Rahman's heavyweight title defense vs. Vitali Klitschko fell through in November, but he has maintained "Rock" form to face James Toney on March 18.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2006Partnership means no Mosley-De La Hoya III
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comShane Mosley (right) is an equity partner in rival Oscar De La Hoya's company, and this bond has mended a fragile friendship.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2005Weekend scorecard: Jones deserves title shot
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comGuillermo Jones' romp over Wayne Braithwaite Saturday should put Jones in line for a cruiserweight title shot against either O'Neil Bell or Jean-Marc Mormeck.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2005Partnership means no Mosley-De La Hoya III
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comShane Mosley has beaten Oscar De La Hoya twice in the ring. But now Mosley is an equity partner in De La Hoya's company, and this bond has mended a fragile friendship.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "julius jones" make the list?