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Duran, Whitaker elected to Hall
Associated PressRoberto Duran, a world champion in four weight divisions over a career that spanned five decades, and Olympic gold medalist Pernell Whitaker, another four-division champion, were voted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006Line 'em up, and Wladimir Klitschko will keep knocking 'em out
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFor nearly a decade, Hasim Rahman hovered near the top of the heavyweight division. On Saturday, he was just another outclassed, gunshy opponent looking to get out of the way of Wladimir Klitschko's heavy hands.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008Holt gears up for unexpected fight with Hopkins
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTom Casino/Showtime Switching gears: Kendall Holt, above, will face slick Demetrius Hopkins instead of hard-charging Ricardo Torres on Saturday. ...
Page | ConversationRussell eager to make Jan. 17 pro debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comU.S. Olympic boxer Gary Russell Jr. will put the disappointing end to his amateur career behind him when he makes his professional debut Jan. 17.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Calzaghe: Boxing on the ropes
Associated PressJoe Calzaghe believes boxing is on the ropes, with too many champions and few real stars.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Lewis, others to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Associated PressThree-time heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis headlines the 2009 induction class into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Pacquiao packs on the weight and pounds out Oscar
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao proved size wasn't a factor in dismantling a listless Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Torres withdraws from rubber match with Holt, replaced by D. Hopkins
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRicardo Torres withdrew Sunday from his fight with Kendall Holt, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com, and Monday, he was replaced by Demetrius Hopkins in the main event of "ShoBox: The New Generation."
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Talented prospect Khan stops Fagan in second round
Associated PressTalented prospect Amir Khan rebounded from a stunning first-round loss three months ago to stop Oisin Fagan in the second round Saturday night and capture the WBA international lightweight title.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Pacquiao turns 'dream fight' into nightmare for De La Hoya
Associated PressManny Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell Saturday night, giving De La Hoya a beating and closing his left eye before De La Hoya declined to come out of his corner after the eighth round.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Williams states his case by punishing Phillips
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhat makes Paul Williams the most feared man in boxing? Is it his 6-foot-1 frame? His willingness to fight at any weight? His propensity to trudge forward with a gaping cut over his eye? Actually, it's all of the above, as Verno Phillips learned Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2008Lewis lays rumors of return to rest once and for all
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLennox 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, 2008Outclassed Molitor never stood a chance
Dave Bidini, Special to ESPN.comSteve Molitor's problems extended far beyond Celestino Caballero. Battling personal issues and ambivalent about his place in the Canadian boxing fraternity, Molitor was doomed to fail before he ever stepped into the ring against the formidable champion.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Hats off to new and improved Hatton
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBritish 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, 2008Hatton feeling at home with Mayweather Sr. in his corner
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJohn 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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