L.A. Times - Boxing

Forrest Griffin wins split decision over Tito Ortiz

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Griffin wins rematch of 2006 bout between former UFC light-heavyweight champions.

Griffin wins rematch of 2006 bout between former UFC light-heavyweight champions.

Andre Ward thrashes Mikkel Kessler for WBA's 168-pound title

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

He wins his first world championship belt in a unanimous decision, a stunning upset victory in his hometown of Oakland.

He wins his first world championship belt in a unanimous decision, a stunning upset victory in his hometown of Oakland.

Boxing referee Gwen Adair picks her battles, fights the good fight

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The former actress' career as a pro boxing referee has broken down barriers for women and earned her induction to the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

The former actress' career as a pro boxing referee has broken down barriers for women and earned her induction to the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

Sports books lose some juice

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Las Vegas remains relatively busy, but the city's gambling strongholds are feeling the effects of the country's economic downturn.

Gamblers know going in that the bright lights, marble tile floors and hospitable employees in this city are paid for on the broken dreams of bettors. That's part of the pull that keeps them coming back -- the challenge of beating the Man.

Andre Ward plans to power through Mikkel Kessler

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

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

Andre Ward doesn't have half the professional experience of his opponent tonight, world super-middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler of Denmark.

UFC in need of a compelling fight

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

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

Since its last visit to Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has lost three of its champions to illness or injury, suffered through two highly suspect judging decisions in main events and seen another future main-event fighter cancel because of an injury.

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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather: It's no easy deal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

It's a matchup that seems to some like a fait accompli. But obstacles exist, and they revolve around greed and rancor.

What would appear to be a natural -- a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. super fight -- might not be. Egos, greed and grudges could get in the way.

Pacquiao vs. Cotto, round by round

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Lance Pugmire's round-by-round assessment of the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto welterweight title fight:

ROUND 1

Manny Pacquiao is a cut above Miguel Cotto

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

After a slow start, Pacquiao dominates to win his seventh title.

Lightning kept striking in sharp, penetrating bursts Saturday night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Most of it was hitting Miguel Cotto's face.