Hatton feeling at home with Mayweather Sr. in his corner
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJohn Gichigi/Getty Images New and improved: Ricky Hatton is bringing a whole new game plan to the table on Saturday. Hatton, Mayweather Sr. mes...
Page | ConversationScorecard: Mijares gores Gorjux in less than a round
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMexico's Cristian Mijares hardly broke a sweat in disposing of Frenchman Franck Gorjux. And while Mijares looked impressive, Dan Rafael doesn't believe Gorjux should have been allowed to fight for a title.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2007Cross your fingers for Calzaghe
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWith the injury bug still biting the boxing world, Dan Rafael ponders whether Joe Calzaghe should train inside a bubble to prevent an injury before his showdown with super middleweight warhorse Mikkel Kessler.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007Taylor, Steward have harsh words for Pavlik
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDespite being one of the most anticipated bouts of the year, Jermain Taylor sees nothing special in Kelly Pavlik and insist that the challenger is overrated, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007De La Hoya, Leonard compete outside the ring
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Sugar Ray Leonard never happened, but that doesn't mean they can't compete outside the ring. De La Hoya guest stars on "The Contender" this season to engage in a little fun, promotion and a friendly wager, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2007Notebook: Showtime, HBO in running for Cotto-Urkal
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWelterweight titlist Miguel Cotto makes his first title defense March 3 versus mandatory challenger Oktay Urkal, but the network that will carry the fight -- HBO or Showtime -- remains a mystery, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007Notebook: HBO's 'BAD' hits stride in its 10th season
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIn its 10th season, HBO's "Boxing After Dark" continues its pursuit of making bouts between unknowns into memorable epics, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006Get ready for a street fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe loser of Saturday's Fernando Vargas-Shane Mosley title bout faces more than defeat. Check out why in Dan Rafael's notebook.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ben davis" make the list?