Notebook: Byrd faces daunting odds
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHeavyweight champion Chris Byrd has warmed to the underdog role going into his rematch with mandatory challenger Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006Pound-for-pound king stands to tarnish rep
Kevin Iole, MaxBoxing.comFloyd Mayweather Jr. does not need the welterweight title. But he's still going to fight for the belt that Zab Judah won by losing to a guy with nine losses, MaxBoxing notes.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2006Pacquiao-Morales III might be in a football stadium
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBarely two weeks removed from his overwhelming loss to Manny Pacquiao, Erik Morales has decided he wants a rubber match, handlers for both fighters told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2006Pacquiao avenges defeat with TKO of Morales
Associated PressManny Pacquiao avenged his defeat 10 months ago and handed Erik Morales the worst beating of his career beforey stopping him in the 10th round Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2006Bout postponed for fourth time
Associated PressESPN.com's Dan Rafael reported Saturday that the scheduled Nov. 12 fight between heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and former champ Hasim Rahman has been postponed.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2005Castillo fails to make weight, fined $120K
ESPN.comJose Luis Castillo had two hours to lose two pounds Friday, or forget about winning Diego Corrales' WBC and WBO title belts.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005Experts: Two pick Corrales, one Castillo in rematch
Joseph Santoliquito, Special to ESPN.comESPN.com asked Joel Casamayor -- who has fought both Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo -- and other experts to predict the outcome of the rematch.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2005Relentless Castillo not changing a thing
Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.comThe bell will sound Saturday, and Jose Luis Castillo will stalk Diego Corrales and exchange blows with him. Castillo's style never changes, even for a rematch.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005McCullough: Keys for Corrales-Castillo II
Wayne Pocket Rocket McCullough, Special to ESPN.comWhat are the keys to victory in the lightweight title rematch of Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo? Super bantamweight Wayne McCullough provides answers.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005Relentless Castillo not changing a thing
Doug Fischer, MaxBoxing.comThe bell will sound Saturday, and Jose Luis Castillo will stalk Diego Corrales and exchange blows with him. Castillo's style never changes, even for a rematch.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2005Klitschko-Rahman dubbed "Seek and Destroy"
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael has the details on how HBO PPV landed the rights to air Klitschko-Rahman.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005Klitschko-Rahman dubbed "Seek and Destroy"
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe Vitali Klitschko-Hasim Rahman title fight is set for Nov. 12 at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center and will be broadcast on HBO PPV, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2005Boxing notes: Is Lewis being foolish?
Tim Graham, Special to ESPN.comLennox Lewis might be making a mistake taking on Vitali Klitschko this weekend on such short notice.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2003Jones steps up in weight, takes Ruiz's belt
Associated PressRoy Jones Jr. didn't need to run and didn't want to hide. He didn't have to against a heavyweight champion who was no match for his skills.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2003Jones says Ruiz fight a go for March 1
Associated PressRoy Jones Jr. is ready to move up to the heavyweight ranks and fight WBA champion John Ruiz on March 1.
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