Khan cruises past Kotelnik, claims title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Khan too fast and too strong for Barrera
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comStill 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, 2009Miranda right turns out lights on Banks, earns KOY honors
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhen 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, 2008Caballero mauls Mejia, ready for Molitor
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhether 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, 2008Khan crumpled by Prescott; Juarez tears through Barrios
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA 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, 2008Hatton, Malignaggi survive scares, set for fall showdown
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comYou know a fight was underwhelming when there's more talk about a boxer's hair than about his performance. Paulie Malignaggi failed to impress in his rematch win over Lovemore N'Dou, while Ricky Hatton plodded his way to a unanimous decision victory over Juan Lazcano.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008It's back to business for Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt may have been fun while it lasted, but Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s ballroom dancing days are in the rearview mirror.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2007Golden Boy buys into "The Ring"
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHe's won titles in six weight classes, shared the ring with some of the best fighters of his generation, and in his time off runs Golden Boy Enterprises. Oscar De La Hoya is also the proud owner of the venerable Ring magazine, a magazine he promises not to influence editorially, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007Hatton's at the weight where he feels great
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA return to junior welterweight has Ricky Hatton back where he feels more comfortable, which could be a challenge for titlist Juan Urango, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2007Notebook: Showtime, HBO in running for Cotto-Urkal
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWelterweight titlist Miguel Cotto makes his first title defense March 3 versus mandatory challenger Oktay Urkal, but the network that will carry the fight -- HBO or Showtime -- remains a mystery, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007Sithchatchawal-Monshipour fight best of year
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThere were plenty of good fights in 2006, but Somsak-Monshipour topped 'em all as Dan Rafael's fight of the year.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006Brock's KO of Lawrence is best of the year
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comCalvin Brock's sixth-round KO of Zuri Lawrence earns him KO of the year from Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006Scorecard: Calzaghe, Kessler on collision course
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJoe Calzaghe defended his belts, Mikkel Kessler acquired a second belt, and the stage is set for a super middleweight showdown, Dan Rafael writes in his weekend wrap.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006Calzaghe ready for yet another title challenger
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNine years and 18 title defenses later, Joe Calzaghe is still going strong heading into his weekend HBO bout in England against Sakio Bika, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006Notebook: Wright, Lacy to have home edge Dec. 2
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWinky Wright will face Ike Quartey in a middleweight bout in Tampa, Fla., on Dec. 2, marking the first time since 1992 that Wright has fought in his hometown, Dan Rafael writes.
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