
BOXING


September in Review: Klitschko is best heavyweight of generation
History, however, cannot question one irrefutable fact: Wladimir Klitschko is the best heavyweight of his generation. Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) reminded us of
Sonnen files request for appeal
Middleweight Chael Sonnen has filed a written request for appeal in front of the California State Athletic Commission following his suspension for elevated
Alvarez signs extension with Golden Boy
Two days after his spectacular sixth-round knockout of former welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, rising star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez inked a multi-year
Brooklyn's finest agree: Taylor could have been one of the greats
Boxing was the ancient street salvation, where kids with a good hook took it to the gym and some avuncular graybeard adopted the class chump and chiseled him
Arum: Mosley not likely to fight Pacquiao
Shane Mosley, who showed his age and the wear and tear of 53 professional bouts and 376 live rounds against the listless Sergio Mora on Saturday, did not help
Froch's injury deals another blow to super middleweight tournament
The cancellation comes on the heels of former champion Mikkel Kessler's withdrawal from the Super Six World Boxing Classic because of an eye injury. Showtime
August in Review: Why Pacquiao took fight with disgraced Margarito
He could have gone toe-to-toe with 6-foot former welterweight champion Paul Williams and attempted to slay the giant in a true David-vs.-Goliath matchup. He
Haye to defend heavyweight title against Harrison
LONDON (AP) -- David Haye will make the second defense of his WBA heavyweight title against former Olympic champion Audley Harrison. The all-British fight is
Emelianenko-Overeem abortion resembles boxing in the worst way
Maybe you didn't notice, what with all this week's excitement, but something wonderful almost happened in the world of MMA a few days ago. For the briefest of
Fifteen years after Tyson, McNeeley looks back
It's been 15 years since Peter McNeeley was lifted from virtual obscurity to face Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion who was returning to
Brooklyn's Briggs to challenge for Vitali's heavyweight title on Oct. 16
A lack of viable heavyweight challengers has forced Vitali Klitschko to turn to a less than viable but familiar face: Shannon Briggs. Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs)
Ten years after Lewis debacle, Grant in mix for another big fight
Memories. If you make a living writing Hallmark cards or adult contemporary hits, they're a staple of your business. But if you're an athlete -- particularly a
Golden Boy's deal with Nets arena leaves some promoters unhappy
In 2012, MSG will get some serious competition. That's because Brooklyn's Barclays Center -- the future home of the New Jersey Nets -- is getting into the
Tyson reflects on sex, drugs, spirituality
SI: I imagine you have a few stories from your days as a junkie. Mike Tyson: Listen: I was in St. Tropez, in the South of France. In Ibiza, Spain. I was in
Time for Pacquiao to stop cheating history by inventing weight classes
Another event, another catch ... weight, that is. Nothing but disappointment and grumbling has been expressed in the wake of yet another failed attempt to
Pacquiao to fight Margarito for junior middleweight championship
LAS VEGAS -- Manny Pacquiao will face Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC junior middleweight championship on Nov. 13, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum confirmed to
Venue for Pacquiao's scheduled Nov. 13 bout to be decided soon
If Floyd Mayweather Jr., fails to accept a proposal to face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, the location for the Filipino fighter's next bout could
Pacquiao to fight Margarito or Cotto if Mayweather bout falls through
Only a few days remain before we get our answer on a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight. An agreement has been sent to Mayweather for his approval. If