Hard To Avoid

WILLIAM WINS HARD FOUGHT DECISION IN WILD FIGHT

Paul Williams has been one of boxing's most avoided opponents, but the towering southpaw met an unfazed foe Saturday night who likewise was itching for a fight.

The result was an action-packed, nonstop-punching thriller at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall as Williams survived a valiant upset bid by Sergio Martinez to win a 12-round majority decision.

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Battling Heart Failure

MAX KELLERMAN ON VICTOR ORTIZ AND THE PRICE OF 'NO MAS'

At 22 years old, Victor Ortiz was considered everybody's future Golden Boy—a can't-miss prospect with a winning smile and an exciting style of fighting. Until he lost to Marco Rene Maidana on June 27. After the disappointing sixth-round TKO, Ortiz's stock has plummeted and he's been widely written off. Is it wise to do that to a young boxer after just one loss?

Nat Gottlieb talks with Max Kellerman about the paradox of the first loss

An Interview With Victor Ortiz

Get Up Close & Personal
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Fair Game
On the heels of a much-maligned decision in the Ali Funeka/Joan Guzman bout, the score-settling December 12 rematch between Juan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi has placed judging in the center of the ring. Read more

Bute Stays Unbeaten

KOs ANDRADE WITH 4TH ROUND BODY SHOT

The last time Lucian Bute fought Librado Andrade he won a unanimous decision that was tainted by a 12th round controversy. This time Bute beat Andrade without any ifs, ands or buts, knocking out the Mexican with a brutal left hook to the body with three seconds left in the fourth round to remain unbeaten (25-0, 20 KOs).

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Seven Time's The Charm!

In the lead-up to their fight, many wondered whether Manny Pacquiao could handle the power of a hard-punching welterweight like Miguel Cotto. Tonight Pacquiao answered with a resounding yes, taking Cotto's best shots and breaking down the Puerto Rican with speed and precision to take his welterweight crown. Read more

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FISTIC WINTER ON HBO

December 12th, 2009
BAD: J. Diaz vs Malignaggi II and Ortiz vs A. Diaz

December 26th, 2009
Boxing's Best Of 2009

January 23, 2010
BAD: Luevano vs. Lopez

January 30th, 2010
WCB: Mosley vs Berto

What fight would you most like to see happen in 2010?

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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