Klitschko rolls; Malignaggi avenges
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt took a rematch on neutral ground, more savvy boxing and three competent judges scoring the fight for Paulie Malignaggi to earn the nod against Juan Diaz.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Bradley-Peterson makes foes of friends
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTimothy Bradley Jr. and Lamont Peterson, old friends who rose through the junior ranks together, share plenty of history. On Saturday, each man will try to make his own history at the other's expense.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Exec: Chavez tested positive for diuretic
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMiddleweight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for a banned substance in conjunction with his Nov. 14 fight against Troy Rowland, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Showtime to show Vazquez-Marquez IV
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIsrael Vazquez and Rafael Marquez have already waged an epic trilogy consisting of 25 rounds of furious, non-stop action. Now, the Mexican warriors will clash for the fourth -- and final -- time, the promoters for both fighters told ESPN.com on Friday.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Hopkins tops Ornelas, still eyeing Jones
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDespite a 14-month layoff and his 44 years, Bernard Hopkins looked sharp in a unanimous decision victory over Enrique Ornelas in what might be Hopkins' final appearance in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Hopkins has plans, but wary of Ornelas
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt age 44, Bernard Hopkins is carefully calculating his boxing future. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans. That's why Wednesday in Philadelphia, Hopkins' mind will be focused on the here and now: Enrique Ornelas.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Bute shines; Funeka denied decision
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comConsider him the Super Six Classic's kryptonite: By knocking out Librado Andrade, Lucian Bute stated his case as a force to be reckoned with at super middleweight on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Mares signs deal with Golden Boy
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Abner Mares gets a shot at a bantamweight world title in 2010, which is expected, he will do it with Golden Boy as his promoter.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Twice the drama for Bute-Andrade 2?
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNot every fight fan agrees with the outcome of Lucian Bute-Librado Andrade 1. No matter: The super middleweights will settle the score once and for all in their rematch on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Thanksgiving offers no rest for busy boxing folks
Dan RafaelAlthough many folks are taking it easy this week because of Thanksgiving, that's not the case in boxing as several fights are in the works. While Top ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009Eight, including uncle, to receive organs
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe death of junior featherweight Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez on Sunday night will not be in vain.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Fallen fighter gives gift of life
Dan Rafael...survived by his wife, 5-month-old daughter, parents and two brothers. Rodriguez, who was born in Mexico but grew up in Chicago, was a five-time Chicago Golden Gloves Champion; a 2000 National Golden...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNot only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Pavlik to defend title against Espino
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMiddleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will make his ring return Dec. 19, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com on Monday.
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