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Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Not 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 23, 2009

Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...been groomed for this moment since turning pro after winning a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He is America's most recent boxing gold medalist. "I don't look at it like pressure...

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Froch pulling for Kessler in Super Six showdown with Ward

Dan Rafael

...to win. "Obviously, Andre Ward has that terrific amateur pedigree, winning the gold medal at the Athens Olympics [in 2004]," Froch said. "He's had some good wins in the pros but we will only...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

At least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Adamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that ...

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Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately, it's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Froch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...

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Super Six: Who do you like?

Dan Rafael

...an excellent chin and pure confidence? Do you think either of the young American rising stars, 2004 Olympic medalists Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell, both blessed with great speed, can make up for their lack...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Taylor says he's tip-top for Super Six

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor might be the longest shot at the Super Six World Boxing Classic, but he claims he's finally in the kind of shape he needs to be in. Arthur Abraham will put Taylor to the test Saturday in Berlin.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Rogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Gamboa's speed too much for Garcia

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Dan Rafael fills you in on all the action from Saturday's "Latin Fury 12" undercard in New York.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Former Olympians Lopez, Gamboa headed for showdown

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...attraction by promoter Bob Arum's Top Rank since he signed with the company after the 2004 Olympics. Arum signed another 2004 Olympian, electrifying Cuban gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa, to a co-promotional deal with...

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