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Will fortune finally shine on Collazo?
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comWelterweight Luis Collazo seemed snakebitten in title-fight defeats at the hands of Ricky Hatton and Shane Mosley. With a bout against unbeaten WBC champion Andre Berto set for Saturday, has Collazo's time finally come?
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009Business as usual for former teammates Taylor and Lacy
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comSaturday's fight with former roommate and Olympic classmate Jermain Taylor has Jeff Lacy in an awkward position, but it isn't the first time a boxer has been forced to put a friendship on the back burner, writes Tim Smith.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Mosley putting the lid on trash-talking Mayorga
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comTry as he might, Ricardo Mayorga hasn't found a way into Shane Mosley's head. Saturday will be just another night at the office for Sugar Shane, who hopes an impressive showing will land him a fight with a higher-tier opponent in the near future.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Savvy Guzman relying on speed to save the day
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comThink fighting a bigger, stronger Nate Campbell is a tough assignment? Imagine being a child trying to survive on the mean streets of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic like Joan Guzman did, writes Tim Smith.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008Ward wallops Ravelo to move one step closer to title shot
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comMission: Accomplished. Andre Ward, who was hoping to put out the best performance of his career, blasted out Jerson Ravelo in eight rounds and moved one step closer to a title shot on Friday.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008Mora earns respect by cutting through Forrest
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comHe's not just a contender any more: Sergio Mora went from reality TV show winner to 154-pound champ by outhustling Vernon Forrest on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008Kirkland keeps unbeaten streak alive, inches toward title shot
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comHe's aggressive. He doesn't give awkward angles. He comes straight ahead, throwing punches. He's the antithesis of a southpaw. And after blasting out Eromosele Albert in less than a round, James Kirkland is inching closer to a title shot.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2008Slimmer Byrd ready to feast on light heavyweights
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comIn six months, Chris Byrd dropped 36½ pounds and two weight classes -- without a nutritionist or fitness guru. Now, the former heavyweight champion is ready to pick on guys his own size, starting with Shaun George on Friday.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008Cotto ready for Gomez but has 'Money' on his mind
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comMiguel Cotto has dreams of a big "Money" fight -- as in a showdown with Floyd "Money" Mayweather. Can a win over Alfonso Gomez angle him toward a date with the welterweight king?
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Amateur boxing experiences a resurgence in New York City
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comTim Smith explores the resurgence of boxing gyms in New York City and what they mean to the community.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2008Colonna: Golota no longer 'The Foul Pole'
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comEnigmatic heavyweight Andrew Golota has had more meltdowns throughout his career than a confused teen pop star. But has 'The Foul Pole' changed his ways in time for one more run at a title? Tim Smith explores.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "olympics" make the list?
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