Dawson wins but fails to entertain

Note to Chad Dawson: Taking a page out of the Floyd Mayweather School of Boxing might win fights, but it won't help build a fan base -- even in your own state.

Big appetite: Shields eyes two divisional titles

Boxer Roy Jones Jr. tried straddling weight classes, and it virtually ruined him. Apparently, mixed martial artist Jake Shields...

Super Six in Dawson's future? Probably not

...the United States. Titleholder Tavoris Cloud remains a virtual unknown. The winner of a rematch between Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins would obviously be a big deal, but couldn't happen until at least...

Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes

Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...

Dawson to honor UConn's Howard

Undefeated light heavyweight Chad Dawson will honor slain Connecticut football player Jasper Howard when he fights Glen Johnson next week in Hartford, Conn.

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

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.

Adamek has options in two divisions after crushing Golota

...out against both of them. Why not Adamek? Perhaps a fight with the winner of the Roy Jones-Bernard Hopkins rematch at cruiserweight? Adamek (39-1, 27 KOs) and his promoter, Kathy Duva of...

We are BACK, RISE UP BOYS

Welcome back to the RISE UP BOYS, fall is underway and some of our boys have moved on to college and are enjoying fall all workouts and preparing for ...

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

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...

Hopkins, Ornelas set Dec. 2 bout

Bernard Hopkins will face Enrique Ornelas in a scheduled 12-round light heavyweight fight in Philadelphia on Dec. 2.

Backing out is (sometimes) hard to do

...when Bernard Hopkins takes his planned December tune-up fight in anticipation of a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. in the first quarter of 2010, he'll probably face Enrique Ornelas. By the way...

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 08: Boxer Roy Jones, Jr. attends the UFC 101: Declaration at the Wachovia Center on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia...

Judah, Casamayor on Nov. 6 card

Former undisputed welterweight champion Zab Judah and former lightweight champ Joel Casamayor, both out of action since late last year, are returning in 10-round bouts -- on the same card.

Diaz, Malignaggi not on the same page in terms of rematch

AP Photo/Johnny Hanson Who's ducking who? Juan Diaz, left, and Paulie Malignaggi say it's the other that won't agree to terms. Diaz-Malignaggi II...

No. 1 vs. No. 2 off the field

With powerhouses St. Thomas Aquinas and Byrnes facing off, ESPN RISE lifestyle editor Jay Corbin looks at what each team's state is bringing to the world of pop culture.