Dan Rafael on Aug 20, 2010 07:44AM

Oscar De La Hoya makes case for Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez III

Three weeks ago I wrote that as long as Floyd Mayweather wouldn't fight Manny Pacquiao, the fight I preferred to see was Pacquiao in a third match with rival Juan Manuel Marquez, not Pacquiao against Antonio Margarito, which is the fight Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is intent on making.

I am not alone in my opinion. I received many tweets from the Fight Freaks agreeing with me that they'd rather see Pacquiao face Marquez again rather than the disgraced Margarito, who was pummeled by Shane Mosley...

Dan Rafael on Aug 20, 2010 01:03PM

Tomasz Adamek steps into land of the giants

If Tomasz Adamek wants an idea of how he'll size up against the big boys of the heavyweight division, he'll get one in the form of 6-foot-7 Michael Grant.

Dan Rafael on Sep 06, 2010 09:40PM

WBC strips Mikkel Kessler, mandates bout between Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell for vacant belt

Although the format of Showtime's remaining Super Six World Boxing Classic bouts remains in limbo due to the sudden withdrawal of super middleweight titlist Mikkel Kessler, there were two significant decisions made Monday as it relates to the stakes.

Dan Rafael on Sep 05, 2010 12:02PM

Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for Manny Pacquiao rant, says he was 'just having fun'

Two days after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.

Dan Rafael on Sep 04, 2010 06:25AM

Bob Arum's son found dead in Washington mountains

A National Park spokeswoman says body of boxing promoter Bob Arun's son has been found on a Washington mountain peak.

Associated Press on Sep 07, 2010 04:45AM

David Haye to defend heavyweight title against Audley Harrison in Manchester

David Haye will make the second defense of his WBA heavyweight title against former Olympic champion Audley Harrison.

Associated Press on Sep 04, 2010 05:28PM

Ricky Burns wins unanimous decision over Roman Martinez

Scotland's Ricky Burns recovered from a first-round knockdown Saturday to win the WBO super-featherweight belt from the previously unbeaten Roman Martinez.

Dan Rafael on Sep 03, 2010 08:48AM

Klitschko brothers highlight ESPN's 5-fight lineup for fall

ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" season came to an end last week, but there will be more live boxing on various ESPN platforms in the fall until the series returns in January.

Dan Rafael on Sep 02, 2010 12:32PM

Zab Judah-Lucas Matthysse fight in the works for November at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Zab Judah has not fought on HBO in more than two years, but that could change if plans in the works are finalized.

Associated Press on Sep 02, 2010 11:08AM

Juan Manuel Marquez has deal to fight Michael Katsidis

Lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has agreed to fight Michael Katsidis at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on Nov. 27.