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Big fight history doesn't favor Paulie

Paulie Malignaggi has faced three fighters considered to be A-level stars at the time, and in each fight, he's been on the receiving end of a beating. Will Adrien Broner prove to be the star everyone wants him to be when he faces Paulie this weekend?

17

Is Kovalev the biggest threat to Hopkins?

Will hot light heavyweight contender Sergey Kovalev get a shot at legend Bernard Hopkins? That's what he's hoping to see for his next fight.

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Power Is Power: Stevenson thrashes Dawson

It took a mere sixty seconds and three recorded punches, but Adonis Stevenson claimed the WBC light heavyweight belt on Saturday night with a shocking first round stoppage of Chad Dawson. Oli Goldstein returns to take a look at the fight.

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Top 10 American heavyweights

American heavyweight boxing once mattered. Now it sucks. But here's the best of what we have to offer, inspired by a tweet from Tyson Fury.

14

Floyd-Canelo: Early odds and reaction

Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez are set to meet on September 14, and oddsmakers were ready to lay down the lines.

17

Top 10 British Super-Middleweight Countdown (5-1)

Part 2 of a look at Britain's greatest Super-Middleweights.

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Top 10 British Super-Middleweight Countdown (10-6)

Part 1 of a look at Britain's greatest 168lb fighters.

48

Folo Punch: Birth of a King

James Foley returns to Bad Left Hook with a look at Lucas Matthysse's big win over Lamont Peterson this past Saturday from Atlantic City.

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Can Garcia stop the 'Machine'?

Lucas Matthysse looked ruthlessly untouchable last night against Lamont Peterson. If Danny Garcia is next, can the Philly native slow the surging Argentinean and his hype train, or will he be running into a fighter who is peaking and becoming elite?

6

The Canonization: Jones stops Lebedev in 11

Denis Lebedev and Guillermo Jones fought eleven shockingly violent rounds on Friday night in Moscow, Russia. Will they ever be the same again?

156

The weight issue: How much is too much to ask?

There is plenty of debate about whether or not Floyd Mayweather should take the risk and fight Canelo Alvarez at 154 pounds. Do we ask too much, or does Mayweather ask too little to be considered an all-time elite great?

133

Would styles make Khan a fight for Floyd?

Amir Khan is campaigning for a shot at Floyd Mayweather. If the fight happens, will Khan's speed challenge Floyd, or will his chin let him down again?

65

10: Best upcoming fights

Floyd Mayweather's return to the ring is history, along with many of the casual fans. But hey, Johnny Dontcare, here are some other upcoming fights you might want to hang around and watch. Make sure you subscribe to HBO and Showtime!

65

Mayweather-Pacquiao: Still relevant, still huge

Floyd Mayweather keeps on winning, something Manny Pacquiao hasn't done since 2011. But the fight might still be the biggest money matchup in all of boxing.

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Folo Punch: Easy money for Floyd

Floyd Mayweather made the big bucks with another big, easy fight on Saturday night. Will he take risks over what's left of his career?

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No. 1: Does Floyd want the job, or just the title?

Floyd Mayweather doesn't sound too anxious to face Canelo Alvarez any time soon. Will he accept the criticism that would come from avoiding the new "it" fight?

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Five for Floyd: Potential future opponents

Floyd Mayweather is in the driver's seat for his next fight and the foreseeable future, but who will he face? At 36 and with five fights remaining on his Showtime contract, will Mayweather be careful of his choices for opposition?

47

Ghost busted: What's next for Guerrero?

Floyd Mayweather backed up his word and dominated Robert Guerrero last night. Will "The Ghost" get back into the 147-pound title hunt?

230

Mayweather's genius shines again

Floyd Mayweather once again dominated, proving clear superiority in the ring over Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero tonight in Las Vegas. Is Mayweather on old form, or is he just still better than everyone else?

15

Why does Mayweather have issues with southpaws?

Why does a defensive wizard like Floyd Mayweather have more problems with southpaws than orthodox fighters? Will it matter Saturday night when he steps in the ring with Robert Guerrero?

15

Will Rios get Pacquiao despite loss to Alvarado?

Brandon Rios suffered his first loss on March 30 to Mike Alvarado, but may still wind up facing Manny Pacquiao this fall, in what would be the biggest opportunity of his career.

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Sun Tzu and another Mayweather victory

Will Robert Guerrero be another victim for Floyd Mayweather on Saturday? Sun Tzu has a little something to say about the skill of staying undefeated, and the reality that faces a man who does it too easily.

18

Audley Harrison retires from boxing

Audley Harrison spent 12 years in the pro boxing world, forever failing to live up to his hype after winning an Olympic gold medal. Now, at age 41, he's decided to retire from the sport.

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Ghost of a chance?

Robert Guerrero's opportunity to become an elite, star fighter comes on Saturday against Floyd Mayweather. Is he just another opponent, or does the 30-year-old from Gilroy, California, actually have a shot at the win?

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Career Evaluation: Midget Wolgast

This is a research piece I started writing back in 2011, briefly revisited in 2012, and finally finished off in 2013. Wolgast rates among the 10 best flyweights and overall Philadelphia fighters of all time. Find out why.

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Dana White: Showtime kicking HBO's ass

UFC President Dana White believes that Showtime is taking over boxing, and that right now, they've pulled ahead of HBO.

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