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Dozen Dream Fights
You're the matchmaker. Boil all of the great match-ups that could be made among today's active boxers down to the top twelve. Who would be fighting who?
You're the matchmaker. Boil all of the great match-ups that could be made among today's active boxers down to the top twelve. Who would be fighting who?
Ruslan Chagaev- Nikolay Valuev II. Yawn.
On May 30, WBA heavyweight champ Nikolay Valuev will get a chance to avenge the only loss of his pro career when he takes on WBA 'champion in recess' Ruslan Chagaev. The bout will likely take place in Helsinki, Finland. It's also likely to be a showcase for much of what's wrong with the heavyweight division today. Find out why.
On May 30, WBA heavyweight champ Nikolay Valuev will get a chance to avenge the only loss of his pro career when he takes on WBA 'champion in recess' Ruslan Chagaev. The bout will likely take place in Helsinki, Finland. It's also likely to be a showcase for much of what's wrong with the heavyweight division today. Find out why.
Calzaghe Bloodies, Batters Roy Jones
Light heavyweight Joe Calzaghe remained undefeated with a one-sided beating of Roy Jones Jr. at Madison Square Garden. The crowd 14,152 included many fans from Wales who made Calzaghe feel right at home in his first fight in New York.
Light heavyweight Joe Calzaghe remained undefeated with a one-sided beating of Roy Jones Jr. at Madison Square Garden. The crowd 14,152 included many fans from Wales who made Calzaghe feel right at home in his first fight in New York.
Dozen Dream Fights for 2006
Boxing needs to build on a decent 2005. Here are the 12 fights that need to happen in 2006.
Boxing needs to build on a decent 2005. Here are the 12 fights that need to happen in 2006.
Lance Armstrong Joins Rocky Marciano
Lance Armstrong retired in top after winning his seventh consecutive Tour de France. Rocky Marciano is boxing’s closest parallel to Armstrong in terms of leaving on top. We take a look at how some other all-time great fighters did in their FINAL fights . . .
Lance Armstrong retired in top after winning his seventh consecutive Tour de France. Rocky Marciano is boxing’s closest parallel to Armstrong in terms of leaving on top. We take a look at how some other all-time great fighters did in their FINAL fights . . .
Bernard Hopkins: Greatest Middleweight Ever?
Undisputed middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins has successfully defended his title an incredible 20 consecutive times. So just where does Hopkins belong among the greatest middleweights of all-time? The answer may surpirse you ...
Undisputed middleweight champ Bernard Hopkins has successfully defended his title an incredible 20 consecutive times. So just where does Hopkins belong among the greatest middleweights of all-time? The answer may surpirse you ...
New (PPV) Kid on the Block
There’s a new kid on the boxing pay-per-view block and it’s … ESPN! Preview of all four fights on ESPN's first ever pay-per-view boxing card.
There’s a new kid on the boxing pay-per-view block and it’s … ESPN! Preview of all four fights on ESPN's first ever pay-per-view boxing card.
Hang ‘Em Up … Please!
It's not uncommon for a professional boxer to fight long past his prime. In fact, it's all too common. So which current fighters fall into this category? Here is an extremely subjective list of a dozen fighters who should retire immediately.
It's not uncommon for a professional boxer to fight long past his prime. In fact, it's all too common. So which current fighters fall into this category? Here is an extremely subjective list of a dozen fighters who should retire immediately.
What Does Fernando Vargas Have Left?
Love him or hate him, everyone watches when "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas fights. Vargas returns on March 26 against Raymond Joval. So how will Vargas fare in his comeback?
Love him or hate him, everyone watches when "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas fights. Vargas returns on March 26 against Raymond Joval. So how will Vargas fare in his comeback?
Boxing's Next Generation
Boxing is entering a transition period – a changing of the guard. Which fighters will be among the next generation of boxing superstars? We select 12 young fighters who have what it takes to make the difficult transition from talented prospect to true star.
Boxing is entering a transition period – a changing of the guard. Which fighters will be among the next generation of boxing superstars? We select 12 young fighters who have what it takes to make the difficult transition from talented prospect to true star.
Heavyweight Tournament a Reality?
The heavyweight division is presently on life support and the public scarcely seems to care. The same could be said about the NHL but at least with the heavyweight division there may be light at the end of this long, dark tunnel ...
The heavyweight division is presently on life support and the public scarcely seems to care. The same could be said about the NHL but at least with the heavyweight division there may be light at the end of this long, dark tunnel ...
Junior Welterweight: Undisputed Weight Class Champ
The junior welterweight division is undoubtedly the hottest in boxing today. And the best news of all is that these guys actually seem willing – if not downright eager – to fight each other!
The junior welterweight division is undoubtedly the hottest in boxing today. And the best news of all is that these guys actually seem willing – if not downright eager – to fight each other!
About.com Boxing Blog
A review of the latest news in the world of boxing from your About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele.
A review of the latest news in the world of boxing from your About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele.
About.com Boxing News: Jabs, Hooks & Uppercuts
About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele takes a look at what's going on in the frequently wild & wacky world of boxing.
About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele takes a look at what's going on in the frequently wild & wacky world of boxing.
About.com Boxing - Article Archives
Archived boxing articles from About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele.
Archived boxing articles from About Boxing Guide Andrew Eisele.
About.com - Dream Fights: One Fan's Wish List
Try to boil all of the great match-ups that could be made among today's active fighters down to the top ten. Not an easy task. We give it a try. From your About.com Boxing Guide.
Try to boil all of the great match-ups that could be made among today's active fighters down to the top ten. Not an easy task. We give it a try. From your About.com Boxing Guide.
Boxing Times - Columns
Latest columns from Alan J. Sorkowitz, Father Steve Sellers, Calixto Gonzales and John Gregg.
Latest columns from Alan J. Sorkowitz, Father Steve Sellers, Calixto Gonzales and John Gregg.
Dan Washburn's Sporting Life
Article entitled 'It's better to sweat in the gym than to bleed in the streets' from The Times (Gainesville, Ga.).
Article entitled 'It's better to sweat in the gym than to bleed in the streets' from The Times (Gainesville, Ga.).
ESPN.com - All-Time Pound-for-Pound Fighters
ESPN analysts Teddy Atlas and Max Kellerman, and boxing fans voting on ESPN.com., compile their lists of the greatest fighters of all-time.
ESPN analysts Teddy Atlas and Max Kellerman, and boxing fans voting on ESPN.com., compile their lists of the greatest fighters of all-time.
ESPN.com - Pound-for-Pound Debate
ESPN2 boxing analyst Max Kellerman and ESPN.com boxing editor Eric Karabell compare their current rankings of the world's Top 10 boxers.
ESPN2 boxing analyst Max Kellerman and ESPN.com boxing editor Eric Karabell compare their current rankings of the world's Top 10 boxers.
Max Kellerman Archive
Archive of columns from ESPN2's opinionated and passionate studio analyst. Say what you want about Max but he knows his stuff and he loves the fight game.
Archive of columns from ESPN2's opinionated and passionate studio analyst. Say what you want about Max but he knows his stuff and he loves the fight game.
RingTalk.com
Pedro Fernandez and others bring you inside news, scoops and insights from the world of boxing. Worth checking out.
Pedro Fernandez and others bring you inside news, scoops and insights from the world of boxing. Worth checking out.
Universum Boxing Column
Latest feature on international boxing from Universum Boxing Promotions, provided by The Sports Network.
Latest feature on international boxing from Universum Boxing Promotions, provided by The Sports Network.