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Perez dethrones Agbeko in scorcher

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Joseph King Kong Agbeko brought the flashier name but Yonnhy Perez packed the bigger punch in dethroning Agbeko on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Perez wins after controversial head butt

Associated Press

Yonnhy Perez floored Joseph Agbeko in the 10th round and won a unanimous decision Saturday night to take the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Instant replay making debut in Nevada

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The referees working promoter Don King's boxing card at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night will be able to utilize instant replay for the first time if necessary.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Marquez a good first step for 'Money'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Joint session of college polls

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple brings together both sides of the political aisle to finally put to rest the issue of the college football poll.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

2009 Central Open Point standings

After Atchafalaya River Basin, Morgan City La. Ending 11-07-2009

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009

Marquez's most significant fights

Don Steinberg, Special to ESPN.com

Still on the fence about Saturday's big fight? Perhaps a look at Marquez's impressive ledger will sway you in his direction.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008

Ward passes first stiff test of career

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Oakland fight fans got their money's worth when Andre Ward battered Edison Miranda for 12 rounds on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009

Pacquiao silences Hatton fans, Floyd Sr.

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The only thing more impressive than Manny Pacquiao's furious, two-fisted assault on Ricky Hatton Saturday was PacMan's ability to silence Hatton's trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009

Blog 72

Kieran Mulvaney

...a straight left, although he survived. However, Korobov unloaded in the follow-up attack and referee Robert Byrd called it off. By the way, it was Korobov's first fight since splitting with trainer...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 02, 2009

Wright vs. Williams from Las Vegas

Dan Rafael, Darius Ortiz, ESPN.com

It's fight night in Las Vegas! Dan Rafael fills you in from ringside up until the main event. Then, Darius Ortiz calls the action as Winky Wright and Paul Williams meet in a 12-round middleweight bout. Coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2009

Balzsay finishes strong to edge Inkin

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Karoly Balzsay's gutsy display on Saturday earned him a decision against Denis Inkin -- and helped him capture a vacant super middleweight title.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009

Gamboa defeats Gonzalez by TKO

Associated Press

Undefeated and world-ranked Yuriorkis Gamboa overcame a knockdown and beat Roger Gonzalez by technical knockout in the 10th and final round of their main event Friday night.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Pacquiao packs on the weight and pounds out Oscar

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao proved size wasn't a factor in dismantling a listless Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Lopez keeps title with third consecutive first-round knockout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Juan Manuel Lopez blasted through Sergio Medina in one round to defend his 122-pound title on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008