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Pacquiao-Mayweather mania running wild

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • You know just how big the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight is when just the discussion of where ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009

Williams wins; Arreola bounces back

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Action can never be far behind the moment Paul Williams climbs into the ring. Saturday's fight-of-the-year contender with Sergio Martinez was no exception.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Williams up for Martinez challenge

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

When Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik made like his nickname and vanished, Paul Williams didn't fret. He went after the next biggest threat in Sergio Martinez.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Mike Carlson Chad Dawson, right, can put the controversy of the first fight's outcome to rest with a clear-cut win. Dawson, Johnson aim ...

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W. Klitschko king of the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Line the contenders up, and Wladimir Klitschko will keep on knocking 'em down. Klitschko's latest scalp: hapless heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2009

Stripping Forrest was right move by WBC

Dan Rafael

...figures to be the toughest thing he will ever endure. Hang in there, Mike. • Unless Kelly Pavlik or Arthur Abraham suddenly wants to fight Paul Williams, I'd love to see Williams take...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Ward makes major leap forward in fighting Miranda

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...3, 28 KOs), who has faced several quality opponents, although he's been stopped by middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and titleholder Arthur Abraham. "This fight is everything," Ward said. "This is going to be a...

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Froch on a mission to establish himself on the world scene

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime For what Carl Froch lacks in experience, he more than makes up for in confidence. Froch here to make a name for himself Carl...

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Family feud not fazing Cotto ahead of Clottey clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Chris Farina/Top Rank Miguel Cotto, left, will have to put family matters aside if he's to tackle a very dangerous Joshua Clottey. Cotto moves on...

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Hopkins sells Adamek (and fans) short

Dan Rafael

...later, Hopkins co-hosted ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" and reiterated his desire for the bout to Brian Kenny. Adamek and his team were also very interested in a fight that would be the biggest...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Cotto victory an important first step

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Miguel Cotto took the first step in exorcising the demons from his last loss, but we still don't know exactly where he's at.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009

Cotto deflects controversy to focus on Jennings

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...ET) at New York's Madison Square Garden and Youngstown, Ohio's Chevrolet Center: • Middleweights: Kelly Pavlik (34-1, 30 KOs) vs. Marco Antonio Rubio (43-4-1, 38 KOs), 12 rounds, for...

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Promoters hard at work in LA

Dan Rafael

LOS ANGELES -- With Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley ready to throw down Saturday night at the Staples Center -- who isn't pumped for this fight? --...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009

Top Rank bringing quality fights in '09

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Arum lands new TV deal with Azteca America When Spanish-language network Telefutura canceled "Solo Boxeo" for economic reasons on Nov. 8, the news ca...

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Hatton feeling at home with Mayweather Sr. in his corner

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...big puncher James Kirkland (23-0, 20 KOs) steps up in class against third-season "Contender" participant Brian Vera (16-1, 10 KOs), who is coming off an upset knockout of heralded middleweight prospect Andy...

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