Adamek wins, sets up fight with Arreola

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Boxing folks show charitable side

Your weekly random thoughts … • I don't know what Guillermo Rigondeaux's purse is for his "Friday Night Fights" bout this week, but a...

Time for the first mailbag of the decade

It's time for Bill Simmons' first mailbag of the decade -- including Super Bowl picks.

Arce makes most of opportunity

Jorge Arce's best days might be behind him, but he isn't ready to ride into the sunset just yet. The brawler added another notch on his belt by climbing a title on Saturday.

Pacquiao also wins fighter of decade

Manny Pacquiao, who stormed to a pair of decisive knockout victories to win world titles in a record-tying sixth weight class and a record-breaking seventh one, has been named the 2009 fighter of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

So far, 2010 nothing to write home about

Your weekly random thoughts … • The start of 2010 has been just awful for big fights. Other than a nice "Boxing After Dark" card on ...

Manchester to host Haye-Ruiz title fight

David Haye will make the first defense of his WBA world heavyweight title against John Ruiz in Manchester on April 3.

Wladimir Klitschko to fight Chambers

Wladimir Klitschko will defend his heavyweight titles against American challenger Eddie Chambers in March.

Co-headliners: Mayol-Vargas, Peter-Aguilera

Top Rank adds significant card in Dallas area on the eve of Pacquaio-Clottey bout.

Haye making noise at heavyweight

David Haye can talk it up with the best of 'em, but he's got the punch to back it up.

Boxing wishes for 2010

...come along who might to be able to be at least remotely competitive with Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko. • Meaningful fights for Nonito Donaire, Sakio Bika, Troy Ross and Humberto Soto. • Successful...

Holyfield-Botha fight Jan. 16 in Uganda

Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and former contender Francois Botha will fight on Jan. 16 in Uganda.

Jacobs is Prospect of the Year

We've seen the future and, if his showings in '09 are any indication, the future is looking bright for '09 standout Daniel Jacobs.

Pacquiao is Fighter of the Year

Sure, a number of boxers experienced a breakout year or a defining moment, but none delivered in quite the same explosive and commanding style in '09 as did Manny Pacquiao.

Ukrainian WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (L) fights with US challenger Kevin Johnson during their boxing game late on December 12, 2009 in...