32 Results for sam kelly

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Adamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that ...

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Hopkins, Ornelas set Dec. 2 bout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Lightweight titlist Campbell keeps rolling with the punches

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

David Martin Warr/Don King Productions Nate Campbell, left, has promised to lay a beating on Ali Funeka when they meet Saturday. Campbell rolls w...

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Slumping economy behind cancellation of Telefutura's 'Solo Boxeo'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Spanish-language network Telefutura canceled its Friday night live boxing series "Solo Boxeo" on Friday because of the ailing economy.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008

One and done: Calzaghe keen on quitting while he's ahead

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Jason DeCrow What's left to prove? Joe Calzaghe is happy with his 15 years of accomplishments inside the ring. Calzaghe ready to hang 'e...

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Voracious Pacquiao hungry for shot at De La Hoya

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Jae C. Hong "Give me Oscar!" Manny Pacquiao has his sights firmly set on Oscar De La Hoya. De La Hoya-Pacquiao more reality than fantas...

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Holt outguns Torres in one-round shootout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Kendall Holt waited 10 months to get Ricardo Torres back in the ring after their controversial first fight. It took Holt barely one minute to exact revenge and wrest the title from the Colombian on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008

Khan thumps gutsy Gomez in U.K. shootout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Welcome to the big leagues, Amir Khan. The precocious English prospect showed guts and gusto in rising from a knockdown to blast out Michael Gomez in five pulsating rounds.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008

De La Hoya wants last fight to come against Cotto

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Oscar De La Hoya is ready to sign off on a memorable career, but not before one last twist in December. De La Hoya...

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It's reality: Mora becomes first 'Contender' to win world title

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

"The Contender" has a champion to call their own after Sergio Mora outworked Vernon Forrest to become junior middleweight champion.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008

Massive underdog Lockett not coming to Atlantic City to roll over

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Ed Mulholland/FightWireImages.com If Gary Lockett is bothered that he's given little chance to dethrone Kelly Pavlik, the Welsh fighter isn't showing it. Underdog Lockett focused, but so is Pavlik After middleweight...

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Scorecard: Pacquiao-Marquez II featured close rounds, but wasn't controversial

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In a bloody and dramatic fight for the ages, Manny Pacquiao's battle with Juan Manuel Marquez had a little bit of everything -- except controversy.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Scorecard: We waited nine years for that?

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Wladimir Klitschko hopes to one day unify the heavyweight division. He'll have to improve on his less-than-scintillating performance over Sultan Ibragimov on Saturday if he's to achieve that goal.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008

Mayweather named fighter of the year after wins over De La Hoya, Hatton

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

On the strength of two high-profile victories against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton in 2007, pound-for-pound king and welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather has been selected as the Boxing Writers Association of America fighter of the year.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2008

Scorecard: Mayweather manhandles courageous Hatton

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

A roundup of recent notable boxing results from around the world: Monday at Sydney Super middleweight Anthony Mundine KO4 Jose Alberto Clav...

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007