Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNot only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Ward wins title on technical decision
Associated PressAndre Ward claimed the WBA 168-pound title with an unanimous technical decision over Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night, adding his first world championship belt to his Olympic gold medal with a stunning upset victory in his hometown.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Judge appointment could save fight
Associated PressThe California State Athletic Commission has assigned a Swedish judge to Andre Ward's fight against Mikkel Kessler, apparently clearing up a dispute over the neutrality of the officiating crew at Saturday's WBA super middleweight title bout.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009Abraham, Froch notch Super victories
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIn losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Kessler, Ward take tune-ups with eye on each other
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...the world's best super middleweights -- won't start until Oct. 17, when Arthur Abraham faces Jermain Taylor and Carl Froch defends his belt against Andre Dirrell. The third fight is scheduled for Nov. 21...
Page | ConversationTwo-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLayoff doesn't worry Mayweather From the time Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996 until his last fight in 2007, he was never out of the ring for...
Page | ConversationUpcoming fight schedule
Dan Rafael ESPN.comMayweather-De La Hoya: The front-runner for 2007's fight of the year takes place May 5 in Las Vegas. Check out the upcoming fights.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2004Showtime's 'Classic' will restore order in divided division
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...rising contenders Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell, and Carl Froch's dramatic title-retaining knockout of Jermain Taylor with 14 seconds left in the 12th round in April. The 168-pound division is deep, and...
Page | ConversationTiming of Tyson's wedding was curious at best
Dan RafaelYour weekly random thoughts … • So let me get this straight: Just two weeks after the horrible accidental death of his 4-year-old da...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 10, 2009Cotto's fights at MSG add to a country's weekend festivities
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Cozzone/Fightwireimages.com New York-based Puerto Ricans will have something to cheer about when Miguel Cotto fights at MSG for the sixth time i...
Page | ConversationFroch takes out Taylor in final minute
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMaybe Carl Froch is a late starter. Or, he could have had a late flight back to England. Either way, the Brit waited until the last possible second to steal the fight from Jermain Taylor on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Handlers still picking and choosing Chavez's opponents
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Mario Armas Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is being moved along slowly -- and his promoter wouldn't have it any other way. Chavez moving at own ...
Page | ConversationDunne steals show in Dublin shootout
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhile Vitali Klitschko and Roy Jones were walking through their opponents, Bernard Dunne was giving Ireland one for the ages in a thrilling slugfest with Ricardo Cordoba.
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