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Marquez agrees to defend lightweight title in Diaz's hometown Feb. 28
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLightweight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez and former unified titleholder Juan Diaz signed Monday to meet in a much anticipated fight.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 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, 2008Line '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, 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, 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, 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...
Page | ConversationEconomy impacts everything, including De La Hoya-Pacquiao
Dan RafaelYour 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, 2008Taylor tames Lacy, Wilder impresses in debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSome 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, 2008Taylor tames Lacy, talks up fight with Calzaghe
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFor 12 rounds, Jermain Taylor put friendship to the wayside and dominated Jeff Lacy with a resounding unanimous decision Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Witherspoon stops 'Swamp Donkey'; Wilder a knockout in pro debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChazz 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.
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