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Lewis lays rumors of return to rest once and for all

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Lennox Lewis has seen it happen to other fighters: Out of shape and past their sell date but still trudging on, hoping to recapture past glory. It's why Lewis retired while on top, it's the reason he rests on his laurels and it's why rumors of his comeback will remain just that, writes Dan Rafael.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Hats off to new and improved Hatton

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

British fans are quick to point out there's only one Ricky Hatton. But that doesn't mean the one and only can't undergo a style change, especially if it will get him back in the winners' circle -- and add miles to the odometer.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Hatton feeling at home with Mayweather Sr. in his corner

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

John Gichigi/Getty Images New and improved: Ricky Hatton is bringing a whole new game plan to the table on Saturday. Hatton, Mayweather Sr. mes...

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Economy impacts everything, including De La Hoya-Pacquiao

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … The free-falling economy has already had a terrible impact on boxing, and it's not over yet. There was the recent ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Taylor tames Lacy, Wilder impresses in debut

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Some use the jab to set up their right hand. Others use it to disrupt an opponent's flow. Jermain Taylor used it to get past Jeff Lacy -- and to get his sagging career back on track.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Taylor tames Lacy, talks up fight with Calzaghe

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

For 12 rounds, Jermain Taylor put friendship to the wayside and dominated Jeff Lacy with a resounding unanimous decision Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Witherspoon stops 'Swamp Donkey'; Wilder a knockout in pro debut

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Chazz Witherspoon got back on the winning track by outlasting Adam "The Swamp Donkey" Richards for an eighth-round TKO in an action-packed heavyweight fight on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Taylor, Lacy meet at a crossroads

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Eight years ago, Jermain Taylor shared a room with fellow Olympian Jeff Lacy. Taylor will share the ring with his old foe when they meet in a crossroads battle on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Dominating performance over Jones solidifies Calzaghe's credentials

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

If Joe Calzaghe does decide to retire following his drubbing of Roy Jones Jr., what a way to go out. Calzaghe's résumé -- an undefeated record, a No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking and titles at 168 and 175 pounds -- speaks for itself, writes Dan Rafael.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Jones content on giving a little bit more of himself to fans and media

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Kathy Willens Roy Jones, right, promises to put on a show for his fans on Saturday. AP Photo/Seth Wenig A new, more media-friendly Ro...

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Lewis stands alone on HOF ballot

Dan Rafael

Today we will elect a new president of the United States of America. But on Friday, the polls closed for another election. The balloting to elect th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008

To Vic go the spoils: Darchinyan starches Mijares to unify 115-pound titles

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Vic Darchinyan can talk smack with the best of them. He can now rub shoulders with the best 115-pound fighters in a world as well after wresting a pair of super flyweight titles from Cristian Mijares on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Contenders Toney, Thompson in must-win scenario on Dec. 13 card

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

James Toney and Tony Thompson, heavyweight contenders both in need of a big performance to rekindle their chances for a title shot, will fight each other in a must-win bout Dec. 13.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Donaire following Pacquiao's lead

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Chris Farina/Top Rank Prepare for impact: Nonito Donaire, left, faces Moruti Mthalane on Saturday's "Final Impact" card. Chris Farina/Top Rank ...

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Foot injury forces Povetkin to withdraw from title bout vs. Klitschko

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Unified heavyweight titleholder Wladimir Klitschko is in the market for a new opponent after mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin suffered a foot injury.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008