Dawson-Tarver rematch set for March 14
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAntonio Tarver gets a rematch with Chad Dawson on March 14.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Margarito should turn his attention toward Williams
Dan RafaelYour weekly random thoughts … • Why is it that some folks believe that it is OK for Antonio Margarito to keep calling out and belit...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2008
Mellow Hopkins comes out singing Pavlik's praises
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Bernard Hopkins has nothing negative to say about Kelly Pavlik leading up to their Oct. 18 fight. Hopkins as Mr. Nice Guy? ...
Page | ConversationDe La Hoya wants last fight to come against Cotto
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comGilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Oscar De La Hoya is ready to sign off on a memorable career, but not before one last twist in December. De La Hoya...
Page | ConversationMandatory down, megafights to come for middleweight star
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA brutally efficient Kelly Pavlik rocked and socked Gary Lockett at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday. With his mandatory out of the way, what's next for the middleweight champion of the world?
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Judah to face Clottey in August for welterweight title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comZab Judah came to terms Friday to face Joshua Clottey on Aug. 2 for a vacant welterweight title, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Scorecard: Mayweather manhandles courageous Hatton
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA roundup of recent notable boxing results from around the world: Monday at Sydney Super middleweight Anthony Mundine KO4 Jose Alberto Clav...
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Cotto still trying to shake comparisons to Trinidad
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Miguel Cotto, left, is hoping a win over Shane Mosley will help propel him out of Felix Trinidad's shadow. Cotto-Trinidad c...
Page10 fights for freaks
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf you had a time capsule and it only had room for 10 fight tapes, which would they be? Dan Rafael lists 10 fights over the last eight years that will stand the test of time.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007No more sitting around for 'Contender' star Mora
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSergio Mora thought his impressive "Contender" performance would be the launching pad to fame, stardom and big paydays. Things haven't exactly panned out that way, but a win against Elvin Ayala next week could put him in line to face Kelly Pavlik.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Golden Boy buys into "The Ring"
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHe's won titles in six weight classes, shared the ring with some of the best fighters of his generation, and in his time off runs Golden Boy Enterprises. Oscar De La Hoya is also the proud owner of the venerable Ring magazine, a magazine he promises not to influence editorially, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007Top Rank, Golden Boy truce creates an exciting lineup
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe truce between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions has led to a lineup of exciting slugfests fans want to see including a Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera rematch, and more important, the long awaited fight between Miguel Cotto and Sugar Shane Mosley, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007Pacquiao's future is in Top Rank, Golden Boy's hands
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Top Rank and Golden Boy don't settle over promotional rights to Manny Pacquiao, Bob Arum, who says Pacquiao wants to avenge his brother's loss, has plans for a Pacquiao-Humberto Soto bout.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Even more random thoughts
Dan Rafael• Anyone else just a tad concerned about Jose Luis Castillo making weight for his Saturday showdown with junior welterweight champ Ricky Ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 19, 2007
Malignaggi looks for a second chance in N'dou
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLovemore N'dou and Paulie Malignaggi, both competent fighters to Miguel Cotto, face off Saturday night. N'dou hopes to leave Connecticut with the belt still around his waist, while Malignaggi is ready for his second title opportunity.
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