Nacho typical way to prep for a major fight
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comWhen it comes to working with Oscar De La Hoya, no trainer can say they were caught in the corner for too long. Eric Raskin walks us through the revolving door in De La Hoya's camp and analyzes Nacho Beristain's place in The Golden Boy corner.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008More than Juan way to look at things
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comWeeks after boxing pundits coronated a new pound-for-pound king, Juan Manuel Marquez is demanding a recount. Based on the way he handled sturdy vet Joel Casamayor, Marquez might have a valid argument, writes Eric Raskin.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008No middle ground: Fighters leaping weight classes in search of bigger paydays
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comPaydays await Paul Williams at 147 pounds, but if he can't make the weight, why risk his health? The time is nigh to pack on the pounds, writes Eric Raskin.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008Turn on the lights, action ahead at 135
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comIntriguing contests between six exceptional lightweights -- what more could fight fans want? Eric Raskin breaks down three upcoming fights at 135.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Does anybody want $10 million?
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comHave you heard about the new craze in boxing? It involves saying "no" to Oscar De La Hoya -- and turning down a $10 million payday. Why is it that boxing's biggest draw has to make concessions?
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2008The 'dying sport' outdoing itself in '08
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comBoxing's power brokers are making all the right moves to bring back the fans in 2008.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008If you watch only one fight all year …
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comBoxing fans' prayers have been answered: Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto will settle their differences on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008Calzaghe-Jones and an era in judgment
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comSeveral subplots fuel interest in Joe Calzaghe's Sept. 20 showdown with Roy Jones. The most compelling? How the outcome of the fight could affect the debate over who has ruled the ring for the past 15 years.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008Woods a paper tiger compared to these guys
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comSure, Tiger Woods showed toughness in fighting through the pain of a bum knee to win the U.S. Open in a playoff, but can sports fans really call it "courageous" -- without insulting boxers? Eric Raskin explores.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008Stuck on the Hall of Fame fence
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comAt the end of the day, not every fighter can breathe easy about making the Hall of Fame the way Larry Holmes could. Eric Raskin looks at five fighters who might or might not have a plaque in Canastota when they retire.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008The Monday Hook: The wish list and the get-rich list
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comBoxing is a business and a sport. Eric Raskin offers a taste of the game's biggest potential moneymakers and fights guaranteed to deliver from an entertainment perspective.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008Eyes on the prize fight, but one fight too few
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comWhat better time to introduce the mainstream sports world to an up-and-coming fighter than on an Oscar De La Hoya undercard? HBO is squandering a golden opportunity by not featuring a fight before the big show, writes Eric Raskin.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008In an ideal world, Casamayor fights the 'Galaxxy Warrior' next
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comIn the past week, both Joel Casamayor and Nate Campbell proved their worth against younger, more aggressive fighters. Now all that's left to prove is their worth against each other.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008The Pacquiao-Marquez postfight six-Pac
Eric Raskin, ESPN.comThe Manny Pacquiao of old was back and he brought his all-out brawling style with him. Eric Raskin makes six observations about Pacquiao's rematch win over Juan Manuel Marquez.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008How many perfect records will fall this fall?
Eric Raskin, MaxBoxing.comA number of top-notch fighters are putting their glossy records at risk by stepping into the "O" zone this fall, says Eric Raskin.
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