Alexander announces his arrival
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDevon Alexander's days of plying his trade in the wilderness (also known as Don King undercards) are no more. The 140-pounder's win over Junior Witter should make him one to watch for years to come.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009Pacquiao silences Hatton fans, Floyd Sr.
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe only thing more impressive than Manny Pacquiao's furious, two-fisted assault on Ricky Hatton Saturday was PacMan's ability to silence Hatton's trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Donaire doles out beating to Martinez
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDon't judge a book by its cover, or a fighter by his size. Flyweight king Nonito Donaire might be 112 pounds, but he can dish out the pain with the best of 'em.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Berto beats back Collazo challenge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt took a late rally and some soul-searching, but Andre Berto proved his welterweight worth by edging Luis Collazo in a thrilling, 12-round slugfest on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Holt-Torres 2 packed action, knockdowns and a stoppage into 61 seconds
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHow did Kendall Holt and Ricardo Torres top the back-and-forth thrills and spills of their first fight? Easy: They packed the same amount of action into a 61-second rematch. Dan Rafael looks back on the one round of mayhem.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2008Giant Valuev did little to deserve victory over Holyfield
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFight fans who had the misfortune of watching Nikolai Valuev lumber around the ring for 12 rounds against Evander Holyfield also were treated to a bogus decision, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008Mexicans Vazquez, Marquez went to war in Round 3
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRound 3 of Israel Vazquez's rematch with Rafael Marquez packed more action into one stanza than most fights do into 12, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007Scorecard: Witter makes bold statement by blasting out Harris
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBy knocking out perennial contender Vivian Harris, Junior Witter made a chilling statement to Ricky Hatton, as well as the entire junior welterweight division, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2007Super middleweight contenders gear up for Season 3
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSugar Ray Leonard gears up to host the third season of "The Contender." The 16 experienced and youthful prospects will hop in the ring for the reality TV show to compete for the super middleweight tournament title and a grand prize of $750,000, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007Taylor's ready for his next challenger
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA deal has been worked out in principle for Jermain Taylor middleweight world champion to battle fight big puncher Kelly Pavlik in September, writes Dan Rafael is in weekly notebook. Check out that and all the latest news.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007Former foes Gatti, Ward to share a corner
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMicky Ward is now training old foe Arturo Gatti to prepare him for his upcoming bout against Alfonso Gomez. The two respect each other highly and, as Dan Rafael writes in his weekend notebook, the duo has the potential to be a success.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007Scorecard: Malignaggi solid; 'Contender' alums falter
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNew Yorker Paulie Malignaggi came through in front of his hometown crowd, while Andre Berto showed yet again why he's one to watch at 147. Dan Rafael recaps the week's action.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2007Scorecard: Peter impresses, as do the Petersons
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSamuel Peter left no doubt this time about beating James Toney as he gets closer to a heavyweight title shot, according to Dan Rafael's weekend wrap.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2006Notebook: Timing now right for Brock to gain title shot
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comUndefeated contender Calvin Brock will face IBF champ Wladimir Klitschko for a heavyweight championship Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden. Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006Notebook: Manager says Gatti not retiring yet
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comArturo Gatti likely will continue fighting instead of retiring following his July 22 knockout loss to welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, manager Pat Lynch told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "nick goings" make the list?