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

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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Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pavlik to defend title against Espino

Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will make his ring return Dec. 19, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com on Monday.

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

AP Photo/Mike Carlson Chad Dawson, right, can put the controversy of the first fight's outcome to rest with a clear-cut win. Dawson, Johnson aim ...

Williams finds replacement for Pavlik

After a two-week search for a new opponent, Paul Williams has one. He will meet junior middleweight titlist Sergio Martinez in a nontitle middleweight bout Dec. 5, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told ESPN.com.

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

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.

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 16: Kelly Pavlik stands in the ring before his fight against Jermain Taylor at the MGM Grand Garden Arena...

Pavlik says nearly dies from medication

Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik says doctors were concerned he wouldn't survive an allergic reaction to medication used to treat a staph infection.

Heavy Hitting: 10/23

Kieran Mulvaney asks who will replace Kelly Pavlik against Paul Williams and whether anyone will need to replace Jermain Taylor in the Super Six...

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

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

Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Your weekly random thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately, it's off again and unlikely...

Sept 29, 2009; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A detailed view of the injured left hand of Kelly Pavlik during a press conference announcing his upcoming fight against Paul Williams. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US...

Pavlik-Williams title fight is off

The staph infection in a finger on the left hand of middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik still has not healed, so his Dec. 5 title defense against Paul Williams was called off on again on Wednesday.

Top pound-for-pound fighters

Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.