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...
Page | ConversationCaballero 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, 2008The best boxer fight fans might not know
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comZUMA 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....
Page | ConversationMellow Hopkins comes out singing Pavlik's praises
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Bernard Hopkins has nothing negative to say about Kelly Pavlik leading up to their Oct. 18 fight. Hopkins as Mr. Nice Guy? ...
Page | ConversationHatton, Malignaggi to face off at MGM Grand in November
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRickey Hatton's long-signed agreement to meet junior welterweight titleholder Paulie Malignaggi was made official Thursday.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008Rubio named Khan's trainer after highly publicized search
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLightweight contender Amir Khan's highly publicized search for a trainer ended in something of a surprise when the 2007 ESPN.com prospect of the year and England's brightest young star named Jorge Rubio as his chief second on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008Lightweight Khan, promoter Warren agree to contract extension
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAlthough light heavyweight and super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe recently severed ties with promoter Frank Warren, lightweight contender Amir Khan is staying put.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008It's all about the fans for Pacquiao
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Manny Pacquiao has captured titles in four weight classes -- and he isn't done yet. Titles, P4P status not important LAS ...
Page | ConversationWilliams wants revenge -- and his welterweight title back
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comCraig Bennett/FightWireImages.com Was Williams' mishap in the first fight a weight problem, a tactical problem … or a Quintana problem? Wil...
Page | ConversationHatton, 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, 2008Hatton within Malignaggi's grasp, but business with N'Dou comes first
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...done. Malignaggi must successfully defend his title against Lovemore N'Dou (46-9-1, 31 KOs) in Manchester City Stadium in Manchester, England, on Saturday (Versus, 3:30 p.m. ET) on the undercard of...
Page | ConversationNo gamble with Gamboa: Cuban prospect is a sure-fire hit
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJaviel Centeno/Fightwireimages.com Yuriorkis Gamboa, left, has demonstrated a special blend of speed and power. Gamboa ready for prime time T...
Page | ConversationBradley unfazed about first time fighting far from home
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTom Casino/Showtime Think a hostile crowd will unravel Bradley? "It doesn't bother me at all," Bradley said. "I'm used to it." Bradley hits the...
Page | ConversationBoxing's best ready to conquer WWE
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMark A. Wallenfang/WireImage Mayweather's career will reach new heights when he squares off against The Big Show at WrestleMania XXIV. 'Big Show'...
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