232 Results for manchester

Seems like déjà vu all over again to revitalized Hatton

Kieran Mulvaney, Special to ESPN.com

Ricky Hatton's vintage display in front of a packed crowd pumped life back into his career and gave boxing fans something to smile about, writes Kieran Mulvaney.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 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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...at Lovemore N'Dou of Australia, during their IBF light-welterweight title fight at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England. Saturday, May 24, 2008

Photo | November 19, 2008

It's a wrap: Paulie's fists fit for Hatton fight

George Willis, Special to ESPN.com

Remember Paulie Malignaggi's last fight -- the snoozer in May when he scraped by Lovemore N'Dou? Well, the Magic Man wants to erase it from your memory, and he's promising something special against Ricky Hatton on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 5: Joe Calzaghe (R) exchanges punches with Jeff Lacy during the WBO and IBF super...

Photo | November 13, 2008

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...ring' belt after beating Juan Lazcano of Mexico on points after their fight at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, on Saturday, May 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Simon Dawson

Photo | November 07, 2008

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MANCHESTER - APRIL 5: Peter Buckley of England receives an award for fighting in his 200th bout after the...

Photo | October 30, 2008

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

Illness prevents Hatton from promoting upcoming fight with Malignaggi

Associated Press

Ricky Hatton has been knocked out at the MGM Grand for the second time in a year.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2008

Easy come, easy go: Khan offers no excuses in defeat

Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.com

Boxing fans were left with their collective mouths agape as Amir Khan flopped around the MEN Arena canvas Saturday. But shouldn't we have seen this coming? Hadn't Khan shown signs of vulnerability in the past? Brian Doogan thinks so.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

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...by Breidis Prescott (R) of Colombia during their Commonwealth lightweight championship boxing match at the MEN Arena, Manchester, north-west England on September 6, 2008. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES

Photo | September 08, 2008

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...by Breidis Prescott (L) of Colombia during their Commonwealth lightweight championship boxing match at the MEN Arena, Manchester, north-west England on September 6, 2008

Photo | September 08, 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

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 06: Amir Khan (L) is knocked out in the first round by Breidis Prescott...

Photo | September 07, 2008

Lightweight hopeful Khan takes first loss with 54-second knockout

Associated Press

British lightweight hope Amir Khan suffered the first loss of his professional career when he was knocked out in 54 seconds by Breidis Prescott of Colombia at MEN Arena on Saturday night.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008