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Pacquiao-Mayweather will set new fight standard

Dan Rafael

...truly will be a summit meeting of the sport's best. It's rare that the best...LED screens above the ring that showed the action and replays in phenomenal quality. The MGM Grand...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...of that year. For 12 hard-fought rounds, they displayed skill and will in a rousing, all-action fight in Tampa, Fla. Beyond that, you'll find all kinds of disagreements over the result. There...

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Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...

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Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

At least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately, it's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Froch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...

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Super Six: Who do you like?

Dan Rafael

...and so many fights that figure to be action-packed, this tournament is one of the greatest...hosts Taylor in Germany. Danny Sheridan, the renowned sports handicapper I used to work with when I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Rogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Former Olympians Lopez, Gamboa headed for showdown

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Brennan Linsley Juan Manuel Lopez has nothing to worry about from Yuriorkis Gamboa yet, but they could meet soon. Lopez, Gamboa on colli...

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Happy to have Vazquez back in action

Dan Rafael

...right eye, Vazquez is ready to return to action Saturday night. "Boxing fans have waited a long...I'm coming back because I love the sport," said Vazquez, who won the second and third...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Diaz, Malignaggi not on the same page in terms of rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Johnny Hanson Who's ducking who? Juan Diaz, left, and Paulie Malignaggi say it's the other that won't agree to terms. Diaz-Malignaggi II...

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Marquez a good first step for 'Money'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009