Forrest's funeral attended by 1,500
Associated PressThree-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest was remembered Monday by some 1,500 friends, family and fellow athletes as a soft-spoken, modest competitor defined more by his work helping others than his victories in the ring.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009History proves lightweight fighters have a knack for delivering
Graham Houston, Special to ESPN.comWill Joel Casamayor's clash with Juan Manuel Marquez be one to for the time capsule? We'll have to wait 'til Saturday to find out. For now, Graham Houston gives us 10 of boxing's most memorable lightweight fights.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008Bika's eighth-round TKO nets him 'Contender' title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf you're still looking for a fight of the year, you probably don't have to look any further.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Ring history: Events that shaped Madison Square Garden's ring
Kieran Mulvaney, Special to ESPN.comIf the recently retired ring at Madison Square Garden could talk, it would have some amazing stories to tell. Kieran Mulvaney revisits some of the events that helped shape the ring's history.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2007Hernandez loses but still feels like a winner
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comAustralia's Sam Soliman did the "Contender" house a huge favor by sending home fast-talking Max Alexander on last night's episode.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2007Super middleweight contenders gear up for Season 3
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSugar Ray Leonard gears up to host the third season of "The Contender." The 16 experienced and youthful prospects will hop in the ring for the reality TV show to compete for the super middleweight tournament title and a grand prize of $750,000, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007Scorecard: Old-timers Maske and Hill put on a yawner
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHenry Maske and Virgil Hill might have had the right stuff a decade ago when they faced each other but, with each fighter over 40, their fight this past weekend induced a little nostalgia and a whole lot of yawning, writes Dan Rafael in his weekend wrap-up.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2007The Contender Challenge
Check out The Contender Challenge on ESPN2.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2007Klitschko-Brewster rematch is in the works
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHeavyweight titlist Wladimir Klitschko's next opponent will be none other than familiar face Lamon Brewster, writes Dan Rafael in his weekend notebook.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007Duran inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame
Associated PressRoberto Duran was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2006Notebook: Chinese connection ahead if Rahman wins
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Hasim Rahman can retain his heavyweight title against Oleg Maskaev on Aug. 12 in Las Vegas, China may be his next stop, Dan Rafael reveals in his weekend notebook.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006Scorecard: The highlights and lowlights
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael recaps last week's notable boxing results from around the world.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2006Even champions make this list of 'the ducked'
Marty Mulcahey, MaxBoxing.comWho are the fighters few want to face? The most-avoided fighters are often the tough guys who do nothing great, but everything well.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2005Even champions make this list of 'the ducked'
Marty Mulcahey, MaxBoxing.comWho are the fighters few want to face? Antonio Margarito (above) is one of them, MaxBoxing.com writes.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2005Resting places of boxing icons
Martin Mulcahey, MaxBoxing.comBoxing's icons of the past live on as long as they are not forgotten. Consider visiting their final resting places.
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