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

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

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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Khan cruises past Kotelnik, claims title

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

A one-round loss in September 2008 had boxing fans fooled into believing Amir Khan couldn't take a punch. Khan proved just the opposite by dethroning Andreas Kotelnik in 12 pulsating rounds.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Kotelnik ailment puts fight off 'til July 18

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Amir Khan's shot at junior welterweight titlist Andreas Kotelnik of Ukraine was officially postponed Monday and pushed back to July 18, promoter Frank Warren announced.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Khan too fast and too strong for Barrera

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Still writing off Amir Khan? Well don't. The British phenom bounced back in style by battering and bloodying Marco Antonio Barrera over five rounds on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Do or die for Barrera and Khan

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...the top level of boxing when they face each other in a 12-round lightweight bout in Manchester, England, on Saturday (Integrated Sports PPV, 4 p.m. ET). It's the main event of a...

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It's now or never for hard-hitting Julio

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Marcos Perez/Fightwireimages.com Despite crushing KO power, Joel Julio always seems to come up short when it matters most. Julio looks for break...

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HBO bests Showtime in bid for bout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

HBO, the industry leader in pay-per-view boxing, will do the May 2 fight between junior welterweight champ Ricky Hatton and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com Sunday night.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Calzaghe retires with 46-0 record

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Undefeated two-division champion Joe Calzaghe of Wales announced his retirement from boxing Thursday, saying he had nothing left to accomplish.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009

Hatton, Pacquiao headed for May 2 bout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In a dramatic reversal of his position, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Thursday agreed to terms to face junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Barrera, Khan agree to fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Amir Khan will face former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera in a 12-round fight on March 14 in the United Kingdom, promoter Frank Warren announced Thursday.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Miranda right turns out lights on Banks, earns KOY honors

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

When it comes to slick, intelligent boxing, No one will ever confuse Edison Miranda's boxing skills for those of Floyd Mayweather. When it comes to knockout power and highlight-reel KOs, however, Miranda is in a league of his own.

Story | Conversation | December 25, 2008

Hatton feeling at home with Mayweather Sr. in his corner

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...31 KOs) did bounce back in front of more than 50,000 fans in his hometown of Manchester, England, outpointing Juan Lazcano while Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) took a decision from Lovemore N'Dou...

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Caballero mauls Mejia, ready for Molitor

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Whether Celestino Caballero wanted to send a message to future opponent Steve Molitor, or if he just had evening plans to attend to, the 122-pound beltholder from Panama wasted little time dispatching Elvis Mejia in under a round on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Khan crumpled by Prescott; Juarez tears through Barrios

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

A case of too much, too soon? Or maybe ill-advised matchmaking? Either way, Amir Khan will have to start from scratch after being blasted out in under a round by robust Colombian Breidis Prescott on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

The best boxer fight fans might not know

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

ZUMA Press/Icon SMI This is gonna take a while: With little pop in his punches, Ivan Calderon expects to go 12 rounds every time he steps in the ring....

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