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Dan RafaelBlog | ChatsDan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today. |
Dawson wins but fails to entertain
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNote to Chad Dawson: Taking a page out of the Floyd Mayweather School of Boxing might win fights, but it won't help build a fan base -- even in your own state.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Angulo mauls Yorgey in one-sided affair
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAlfredo "Perro" Angulo simply destroyed Harry Joe Yorgey in a one-sided affair on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP 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 ...
Page | ConversationDiaz, Malignaggi to meet again Dec. 12
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJuan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi will meet again in a junior welterweight rematch Dec. 12 after the sides concluded months of negotiations on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Williams finds replacement for Pavlik
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAfter a two-week search for a new opponent, Paul Williams has one. He will meet junior middleweight titlist Sergio Martinez in a nontitle middleweight bout Dec. 5, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Hall of Famer Filippo dies at 83
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLou Filippo, a California referee and judge for more than 30 years and a World Boxing Hall of Famer, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 83.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009ESPN.com's divisional rankings
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhat recent changes have been made in boxing's weight class rankings? Dan Rafael reveals his new world standings.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Perez dethrones Agbeko in scorcher
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJoseph King Kong Agbeko brought the flashier name but Yonnhy Perez packed the bigger punch in dethroning Agbeko on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Instant replay making debut in Nevada
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe referees working promoter Don King's boxing card at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday night will be able to utilize instant replay for the first time if necessary.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comCarlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...
Page | ConversationAdamek invades heavies, KOs Golota
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt 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, 2009Adamek has options in two divisions after crushing Golota
Dan RafaelSure, Tomasz Adamek was only fighting a faded 41-year-old Andrew Golota, but he looked terrific in his move up to heavyweight Saturday. The cruiserwei...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009John in hospital with dengue fever
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFeatherweight titlist Chris John is in the hospital in his native Indonesia battling a case of dengue fever, adviser Sampson Lewkowicz told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAdamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that ...
Page | ConversationPavlik-Williams destined never to happen
Dan Rafael...again and unlikely to be rescheduled. First came the knockdown, drag-out negotiations between Top Rank and Dan Goossen during the summer when it looked like the fight would never get done. They finally made...
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