FIGHTER OF THE DECADE
Thomas Hauser On This Decade's Champ

Purists maintain that the current decade will run until December 31, 2010. Conventional wisdom holds otherwise. The Roaring Twenties encompassed the years 1920 through 1929. Popular culture dictates that The Sixties were over when 1970 began. The new millennium was celebrated as 1999 came to an end.

As the '00s draw to a close, it's time to determine who deserves recognition as "Fighter of the Decade." Four men merit consideration. Read More

The Tale of The Taping

LOOKING BACK AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE STORIES IN '09

After the 'Tapegate' scandal rocked boxing before and after the Margarito-Mosley fight early in 2009, columnist Dave Larzelere found a much more detailed account of the proceedings from January 24th's infamous hand-wrapping controversy.

Read one of the best articles from HBO Boxing in 2009 right here.

Sparring Partners

LOOKING BACK AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE STORIES IN '09

Writer Peter Nelson took a rare behind the scenes look at some of the sparring partners whose stories viewers caught a fleeting glimpse, including Jose Luis Castillo, during the Pacquiao-Cotto lead-up.

Read one of the best articles from HBO Boxing in 2009 right here.

Get Up Close & Personal

Join Victor Ortiz, Juan Diaz, Paulie Malignaggi and other fighters on Facebook and Twitter: Check out the discussion threads, send them friend requests and post your predictions on Facebook; Follow their tweets and send them messages on Twitter!

Don't be a stranger over the holidays -- there's plenty of boxing talk to be had!

As it comes to an end, it's time to pick your fighter of the decade. Here are our four fighters who made the cut.

Which Fighters Need To Take Bigger Challenges?

Some fighters always seem to be taking the easy route and others can't get a break no matter what they try. Which fighters haven't won you over as fans because you don't think they face enough quality fighters?

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