In Pacquiao, a fighter like no other

The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet.

Haye says broken hand no danger to Ruiz defense

New heavyweight champion David Haye is confident a broken hand won't threaten his title defense against John Ruiz.

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Chad Dawson outboxes Miami's Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson's20-month pursuit of Chad Dawson and an elusive rematch of their disputed first fight finally ended Saturday night.

Dawson beats Johnson again to keep IBO belt

Chad Dawson retained his IBO light heavyweight title and gained the vacant WBC interim belt with a unanimous decision over Glen Johnson, whom Dawson beat in April, 2008.

Haye takes heavyweight title from Valuev

Briton David Haye scored a 12-round majority decision over 7-foot Russian giant Nikolai Valuev to capture the WBA heavyweight championship.

Miami's Glen Johnson takes on Chad Dawson in rematch

Glen Johnson successfully has sidestepped the fighter aging overnight traps. Two months shy of his 41st birthday, Johnson continues to defy age, remaining among the top light-heavyweight boxers the past six years.

Defiant Dawson preparing a bold statement

Chad Dawson has heard every word.

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Miami's Glen Johnson ready for Chad Dawson rematch

Originally eager for an immediate rematch with Chad Dawson, Miami resident Glen Johnson now believes the longer wait could prove beneficial.

Perez grabs IBF bantamweight title from Agbeko

Yonnhy Perez took the IBF bantamweight title from Joseph Agbeko in a 12-round unanimous decision Saturday night.

DeGuardia claims Johnson is imminent "Kingpin"

At 6-feet, 3-inches tall and upwards of 240- pounds, it's pretty hard to miss Kevin Johnson.

Miami fighter Joel Casamayor back after layoff

Miami resident Joel Casamayor returns to the ring Nov. 6 after a 14-month absence. Casamayor will be part of a Las Vegas card that also includes former junior-welterweight world champion Zab Judah.

MMA fighter Cain Velasquez motivated by his parents' plight

One of the first things you notice when UFC heavyweight Cain Velasquez enters the octagon is the tattoo spread above his chest. The ink reads ``Brown Pride'' and it's body art that Velasquez wears proudly.

Heads of the class: Making a case for IBHOF 2010

Trust me, I've had worse debut performances.

Taylor released from hospital

Jermain Taylor was released from a Berlin hospital on Monday, two days after getting knocked out by "King" Arthur Abraham in the 12th round on Saturday.

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Bernard Hopkins getting back into ring

Bernard Hopkins' ring appearances lately have been for camera opportunities involving fighters from Golden Boy Promotions.

Antonio Pitalua earns welterweight belt with KO

Antonio Pitalua proved again late Friday why he is one of boxing's best finishers.

Pitalua scored a fifth-round technical knockout over Puerto Rico's Wilfredo Negron in the main event of a card at Miccosukee Resort and Gaming. The victory earned Pitalua a regional welterweight title. Pitalua has won 12 regional belts in his 19-year career.

Froch edges Dirrell for WBC super middleweight title

Carl Froch edged Andre Dirrell in a 12-round split decision to retain his WBC super middleweight title.

Abraham scores 12th-round KO of Taylor

"King" Arthur Abraham scored a 12th-round knockout of Jermain Taylor in a battle of former middleweight champions Saturday night.

Pitalua looks to add title to résumé

Antonio Pitalua has made a habit of collecting regional title belts during his 18-year boxing career. In fact, Pitalua proudly displays the 11 belts at his home in Mexico.

Johnson preps for party-crashing role at Dawson homecoming

Chad Dawson is throwing a house party in Hartford next month.