Andre Ward plans to power through Mikkel Kessler

Andre Ward plans to power through Mikkel Kessler

The 25-year-old is fighting the Dane for the World Boxing Assn. super-middleweight title on Saturday night in Oakland.

 

Floyd Mayweather Jr. to negotiate with Top Rank for Manny Pacquiao fight

''It's no secret the camps don't see eye to eye, but this is bigger than boxing,' Mayweather's lead adviser tells The Times.'

UFC in need of a compelling fight

The organization has been plagued by injury, illness and suspect judging decisions. Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will headline Saturday'...

 
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Yuri Foreman becomes first Israeli world champion

Yuri Foreman becomes first Israeli world champion

Rabbinical student shocks Daniel Santos to win WBA super-welterweight belt on a decision on the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard.

Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto is a bout that gets boxing off the ropes

Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto is a bout that gets boxing off the ropes

The fighters' exciting styles and huge followings are generating buzz for Saturday's bout even among general sports fans, including the young ultimate-fighting crowd. Who says the sport is dying?

Yuri Foreman's rabbi punch

Yuri Foreman's rabbi punch

The Israeli boxer says he sees no contradiction between fighting for the super-welterweight championship Saturday against Daniel Santos, and working toward becoming an ordained rabbi.

Before Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight, trainers almost get into it

Before Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight, trainers almost get into it

Cotto's trainer, Joe Santiago, and Pacquiao cornerman Freddie Roach exchange sharp words during Friday weigh-in for Saturday's title bout.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Tale of the tape

Vital statistics for Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto in advance of Saturday's title bout in Las Vegas.

Miguel Cotto's strengths include Phil Landman

Miguel Cotto's strengths include Phil Landman

The boxer, who's about to face Manny Pacquiao, says the strength and conditioning coach 'puts more science into my training.'

Miguel Cotto cites photo in disputed match with Antonio Margarito

Miguel Cotto cites photo in disputed match with Antonio Margarito

Cotto's camp says it's evidence against the boxer whose license later was revoked in a matter involving hardened hand wraps.

Freddie Roach is no 'yes man'

Freddie Roach is no 'yes man'

Trainer will tell Manny Pacquiao what he needs to hear. 'The strategy we share is nothing but the truth,' says boxing's biggest draw today.

Pacquiao-Cotto is a fight worth the money

Pacquiao-Cotto is a fight worth the money

The participants in the matchup are not your average showboat fighters. But there figures to be plenty of intrigue at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

No fighting chance

No fighting chance

Fedor Emelianenko-Brock Lesnar showdown likely won't happen soon, if at all.

David Haye beats Nikolai Valuev for WBA title

David Haye beats Nikolai Valuev for WBA title

British boxer uses superior quickness over the Russian to win heavyweight fight in a majority decision.

Fedor Emelianenko beats Brett Rogers in rough bout

Fedor Emelianenko beats Brett Rogers in rough bout

Before Saturday's match, Emelianenko's last five fights had ended in the first round. He beat Rogers at his own game by landing uppercuts in the fight and not relying on his ground game.

Lyoto Machida defeats Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua in shocking decision

Lyoto Machida defeats Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua in shocking decision

To the dismay and disbelief of spectators, judges declare the UFC light-heavyweight champion the winner despite his sluggish and hesitant showing.

UFC's Lyoto Machida gets in touch with his killer instinct

UFC's Lyoto Machida gets in touch with his killer instinct

The undefeated light-heavyweight champion took to heart suggestions he needed a more compelling fighting style. He defends his title Saturday against Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua.

Mixed martial arts fighting for popularity among Latino fans

Mixed martial arts fighting for popularity among Latino fans

The presence of Cain Velasquez, a rising heavyweight of Mexican descent, on Saturday's UFC 104 card at Staples Center advances promoters' attempts to broaden the sport's appeal south of the border.

UFC 104 is Saturday at Staples Center

Lyoto Machida defends his light-heavyweight title against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.

This time, Antoni Hardonk was fighting for more than UFC glory

The heavyweight, who will battle Pat Barry at Staples Center on Saturday, took on three alleged armed robbers last June.

Vitali Klitschko dominates to beat Cris Arreola in heavyweight bout

Vitali Klitschko dominates to beat Cris Arreola in heavyweight bout

Arreola, from Riverside, wins over the audience but is no match for the Ukrainian, who puts on a clinic at Staples Center.

Arreola-Klitschko has plenty of potential

Arreola-Klitschko has plenty of potential

There's a lot riding on the outcome of Saturday's heavyweight title bout, but it could also end up being another laugher.