Klitschko rolls; Malignaggi avenges
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt took a rematch on neutral ground, more savvy boxing and three competent judges scoring the fight for Paulie Malignaggi to earn the nod against Juan Diaz.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Froch takes out Taylor in final minute
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMaybe Carl Froch is a late starter. Or, he could have had a late flight back to England. Either way, the Brit waited until the last possible second to steal the fight from Jermain Taylor on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Ortiz primed for a breakout '09
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFrom his hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing style to his boyish charm, what's not to like about Victor Ortiz? Dan Rafael foresees many years at the top of the sport to come for boxing's next big star.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008V. Klitschko punches through Peter to reclaim portion of heavyweight title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMany boxing pundits had pegged Sam Peter as the next big thing in heavyweight boxing. Vitali Klitschko put an end to that by bludgeoning Peter for eight, one-sided rounds in Berlin on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Klitschko stops complacent Thompson in style
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAn entertaining KO victory is exactly what Wladimir Klitschko needed to erase the memory of his last subpar outing, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008It's reality: Mora becomes first 'Contender' to win world title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com"The Contender" has a champion to call their own after Sergio Mora outworked Vernon Forrest to become junior middleweight champion.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008Scorecard: Mayweather topples Big Show at WrestleMania XXIV
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThere was money, there was hype and a foreign object was put to good use, so you know that Floyd Mayweather's knockout win over The Big Show at WrestleMania XVI lived up to the billing.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008Khan 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, 2007Scorecard: Cotto more than just a flash in the pan
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWith his pulverizing punch, exciting style -- and now a big-name scalp in Shane Mosley on his résumé -- Miguel Cotto is a surefire star, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007Scorecard: Calzaghe's legacy secured with dominant victory over Kessler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt's hard to argue with Joe Calzaghe's resume: Undefeated in over 15 years -- 10 of which he spent as a world champion -- and a solid win over Mikkel Kessler secure the Welshman's legacy.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Taylor, Spinks will put friendship aside
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt the end of the day for Jermain Taylor and Cory Spinks, fighting is about cashing in -- even if it's against an old friend, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2007Scorecard: Marquez, Cotto, Miranda turn on the action
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRafael Marquez snares a title belt, while Vic Darchinyan and Miguel Cotto defend theirs in an action-filled weekend. Dan Rafael recaps.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2007Scorecard: Montiel, Morrison rise to the challenge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt was a big week for boxing action involving story lines inside and outside the square circle. Dan Rafael recaps the action.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007Scorecard: Dawson earns belt; Chavez unlucky
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChad Dawson did his dad proud by winning a light heavyweight title, while Julio Diaz became a lightweight titlist after misfortune befell Julio Diaz. Dan Rafael recaps the week's action.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2007Scorecard: Hasegawa, Kyowa, Klitschko retain titles
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWladimir Klitschko left no doubt about defending his heavyweight belt and sees unification as the next step, according to Dan Rafael's weekend wrap.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "kevin short" make the list?