Police: Boxer Paul Williams was driving motorcycle too fast at time of crash

Police: Boxer Paul Williams was driving motorcycle too fast at time of crash

Police in Marietta, Ga., say the 30-year-old boxer was driving at a high rate of speed and could not negotiate a curve on Sunday. Williams, who slammed into an embankment, has no movement from the waist down.

Boxer Paul Williams seriously hurt in motorcycle accident

Promoter says Williams, who was to face Saul Alvarez on Sept. 15, has no feeling below his waist.

Junior Dos Santos overwhelms Frank Mir

UFC heavyweight champion defends title with a second-round technical knockout of former champion.

Junior Dos Santos out to avoid bad break against Frank Mir in UFC

Junior Dos Santos, 27, risks his Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title Saturday against Frank Mir, 33, whose specialty is breaking limbs. Mir replaced Alistair Overeem, who failed drug test.

Sports Q&A: Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White

Dana White, head of the leading mixed-martial-arts enterprise, is (no surprise here) combative in responding to suggestions that slippage in TV ratings is a possible indicator of a sport in trouble.

Freddie Roach is ready to get in corner of USA Boxing

The veteran trainer will likely work as a consultant for the U.S. team for the London Olympics. That is, if any more politics don't get in the way.

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Albert Pujols, Mike Trout, Peter Bourjos, Dan Haren and Manager Mike Scioscia talk about their eighth win in a row.

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Amir Khan looking for a July opponent in Anaheim

Amir Khan looking for a July opponent in Anaheim

Negotiations with unbeaten Danny Garcia fail to net a deal.

Manny Pacquiao, trainer say boxer was distracted before last fight

Manny Pacquiao, trainer say boxer was distracted before last fight

Freddie Roach says Pacquiao, who narrowly defeated Juan Manuel Marquez in November, was served divorce papers before the bout and has been making adjustments to his life.

Lamont Peterson-Amir Khan fight canceled over failed test

Lamont Peterson-Amir Khan fight canceled over failed test

The rematch is scrapped in the wake of Peterson's positive test for testosterone.

Junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson fails drug test

Junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson fails drug test

Lamont Peterson, who holds World Boxing Assn. and International Boxing Federation belts, tests positive for synthetic testosterone, jeopardizing May 19 title defense against Amir Khan.

Boxer Joseph Diaz Jr.'s biggest motivation is helping his family

Boxer Joseph Diaz Jr.'s biggest motivation is helping his family

At 19, the fighter is the youngest member of the U.S. men's Olympic boxing team. Diaz, coached by his father, hopes to help his family get out of the poverty-stricken city of South El Monte.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he's considering retirement

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he's considering retirement

The undefeated boxer, who beat Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision Saturday night, says there is no one for him to fight and a bout against Manny Pacquiao is 'not going to happen.'

Mayweather vs. Cotto: Round-by-round recap

Mayweather vs. Cotto: Round-by-round recap

Times boxing reporter Lance Pugmire recounts the action. Judges' scoring by round included.

Mayweather overcomes a tough foe in Cotto

Mayweather overcomes a tough foe in Cotto

The unbeaten American (43-0) displays his considerable skills in scoring a unanimous decision over his Puerto Rican counterpart.

It's been a different Floyd Mayweather Jr. this week

It's been a different Floyd Mayweather Jr. this week

Undefeated Mayweather has been almost humble as he prepares for Saturday's fight against Miguel Cotto.

Miguel Cotto believes he's ready to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Miguel Cotto believes he's ready to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Cotto, who has lost only two fights, faces Mayweather on Saturday in Las Vegas. He thinks 'this is the right moment' for him to deal Mayweather his first defeat.

What boxing needs now is a good fight from Mayweather or Pacquiao

What boxing needs now is a good fight from Mayweather or Pacquiao

Boxing's two superstars aren't fighting each other, of course, but they both have bouts coming up and the sport really needs at least one fair and entertaining fight from its standard-bearers.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. learned more than boxing from his father

Floyd Mayweather Jr. learned more than boxing from his father

Unbeaten five-time world champion, who takes on Miguel Cotto on Saturday and is due to report to jail June 1 for a 90-day stint on a battery domestic violence conviction, saw plenty of household unrest while growing up.

Larry Merchant isn't finished with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Larry Merchant isn't finished with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The HBO boxing analyst, who had a contentious interview with the boxer in September, will help call his fight against Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. moves on in absence of fight with Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather Jr. moves on in absence of fight with Pacquiao

The boxer has turned his attention to a bout with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on May 5. But he's also due to begin a 90-day jail sentence.

Alhambra boxer Dominic Breazeale takes shot at Olympic berth

Alhambra boxer Dominic Breazeale takes shot at Olympic berth

Super-heavyweight is among seven fighters pursuing spots on the U.S. Olympic team during a qualifying tournament next week.

Fighters' brains damaged long before symptoms emerge, study hints

Fighters' brains damaged long before symptoms emerge, study hints

Boxers and mixed martial arts fighters begin losing brain volume — as brain cells die — after six years of fighting, a yearlong study finds. Those who fight longer than 12 years expose themselves to an even greater decline each time they return.

Q&A: Jon Jones says he ignores UFC foe Rashad Evans' head games

Q&A: Jon Jones says he ignores UFC foe Rashad Evans' head games

Jones will defend his light-heavyweight title against Evans, a former training partner, on Saturday.

Angelo Dundee dies at 90; corner man for Ali, Leonard

Angelo Dundee dies at 90; corner man for Ali, Leonard

Dundee was Muhammad Ali's trainer for the Fight of the Century, the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila, and in Leonard's corner for his No Mas match against Roberto Duran.

2012 Olympics Road to London: Mikaela Mayer focuses on gold

2012 Olympics Road to London: Mikaela Mayer focuses on gold

Mikaela Mayer is among the favorites to win a spot on the U.S. Olympic boxing team for women. She might have already vanquished her toughest foe: teen rebellion.

Joe Frazier dies at 67; heavyweight champ had epic bouts with Muhammad Ali

Joe Frazier dies at 67; heavyweight champ had epic bouts with Muhammad Ali

In 1971 he became the first fighter to defeat Ali, then lost two epic rematches. In his 37 professional fights, 'Smokin' Joe' won 32 times. But he never accepted his 1-2 record against Ali.

Kimbo Slice returns to MMA fighting

Kimbo Slice returns to MMA fighting

Slice will compete on Spike TV's 'The Ultimate Fighter,' working for UFC President Dana White, who had said some disparaging words about him.

Alexis Arguello dies at 57; winner of three world boxing titles

Alexis Arguello dies at 57; winner of three world boxing titles

Arguello was found dead early Wednesday in Managua, Nicaragua, where he was elected mayor last year. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Broadway Boxing Gym a positive outlet for South L.A.

Broadway Boxing Gym a positive outlet for South L.A.

The gym where heavyweight champions Henry Tillman and Lamon Brewster once trained is back in fighting shape.

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