Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFroch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...
Page | ConversationLopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRogers 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, 2009Gamboa's speed too much for Garcia
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael fills you in on all the action from Saturday's "Latin Fury 12" undercard in New York.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Tua makes return by taming Cameron
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comYou can't keep a good man down -- especially one with a chin and hook like David Tua's. The New Zealander announced his return with a devastating win on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Malignaggi picking fights ahead of Diaz bout
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...in February in the ninth round of a brutal slugfest. Although Malignaggi scored a decision win against Chris Fernandez in a low-profile April fight, most fans remember the fight before that -- when then-junior...
Page | ConversationJones channels old Roy, not an old Roy, ahead of Lacy fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJones back to face Lacy Yes, Roy Jones Jr. is still fighting. At 40, and two fights removed from an uncompetitive decision loss to Joe Calzaghe, J...
Page | ConversationPavlik-Williams bolsters strong fall fight schedule
Dan Rafael...Manuel Marquez on HBO PPV. If Golden Boy finalizes the terrific undercard it has in mind -- a Chris John-Rocky Juarez rematch, Michael Katsidis against Vicente Escobedo, and Zab Judah-Antonio Diaz -- it will be...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 12, 2009Alexander announces his arrival
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDevon Alexander's days of plying his trade in the wilderness (also known as Don King undercards) are no more. The 140-pounder's win over Junior Witter should make him one to watch for years to come.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009Margarito still running with wrong crowd
Dan Rafael...He was also with the trainer and boxer in the ring before and after the fight. Margarito hopes to reapply for a license when he is allowed to early next year, and will have to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009Forrest's impact felt beyond the ring
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDriven and skilled inside the ring, Vernon Forrest may have been even more dedicated to others outside the ropes. Boxing never gave him quite the recognition he deserved, but those who knew Forrest best won't soon forget his compassion and character.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Mayweather, Marquez keeping mum on megafight details
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comEd Mulholland/FightWireImages.com Proceed with caution: Reporters had better think twice about prodding an unusually reserved Floyd Mayweather. M...
Page | ConversationAgbeko silences loudmouth Darchinyan
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comVic Darchinyan's loud mouth and boorish antics did their part to sell tickets. When it came time to fight, however, it was Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko who did all the walking.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009Ortiz falls apart against Maidana
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMarcos Maidana didn't have the 100-watt smile. He didn't have the refined style, or the friends in high places. What he did have was resiliency, and as Dan Rafael points out, it was more than enough to seize the day against Victor Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009No truth to V. Klitschko-Valuev reports
Dan RafaelOne very brief press release sent to media across the boxing world by German promoter Wilfried Sauerland and a couple of quotes in the Russian media o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 26, 2009Lopez using Lontchi fight as launchpad to bigger, better things
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank If you were boxing's next big star like Juan Manuel Lopez is, you...
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