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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. |
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Dan Rafael ESPN.comMayweather-De La Hoya: The front-runner for 2007's fight of the year takes place May 5 in Las Vegas. Check out the upcoming fights.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2004Hatton exorcises demons, erases memory of loss to Mayweather Jr.
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA crisp jab, effective feints, better footwork: Was that really Ricky Hatton? Indeed, it was. Hatton put his boxing skills to good use in stopping Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008Hatton 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 | ConversationRanking the top pound-for-pound fighters (Nos. 6-20)
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008
Margarito unhappy with $2M offer, passes on Mosley fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWelterweight titleholder Antonio Margarito has passed on a proposed Jan. 24 HBO fight against former champ Shane Mosley, Top Rank's Todd duBoef told ESPN.com Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Ranking the top pound-for-pound fighters (Nos. 1-5)
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Taylor tames Lacy, Wilder impresses in debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSome use the jab to set up their right hand. Others use it to disrupt an opponent's flow. Jermain Taylor used it to get past Jeff Lacy -- and to get his sagging career back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Taylor tames Lacy, talks up fight with Calzaghe
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFor 12 rounds, Jermain Taylor put friendship to the wayside and dominated Jeff Lacy with a resounding unanimous decision Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Witherspoon stops 'Swamp Donkey'; Wilder a knockout in pro debut
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChazz Witherspoon got back on the winning track by outlasting Adam "The Swamp Donkey" Richards for an eighth-round TKO in an action-packed heavyweight fight on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008Ambitious Williams vacates welterweight belt
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comPaul Williams, who wants to shuttle back and forth between various weight divisions for the biggest fights possible, vacated his welterweight title Friday, promoter Dan Goossen told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Taylor, Lacy meet at a crossroads
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comEight years ago, Jermain Taylor shared a room with fellow Olympian Jeff Lacy. Taylor will share the ring with his old foe when they meet in a crossroads battle on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Holyfield to challenge Valuev for title in Zurich, Switzerland
ESPN.com news servicesEvander Holyfield will challenge 7-foot Russian giant Nikolai Valuev for the WBA crown on Dec. 20 at Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, arena management said.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Illness forces Miranda to withdraw from fight vs. Esparza
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comEdison Miranda was scheduled to fight Emmanuel Esparza on Tuesday night in Hollywood, Fla., but withdrew from the bout because of illness, his promoter said.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Dominating performance over Jones solidifies Calzaghe's credentials
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Joe Calzaghe does decide to retire following his drubbing of Roy Jones Jr., what a way to go out. Calzaghe's résumé -- an undefeated record, a No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking and titles at 168 and 175 pounds -- speaks for itself, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Slumping economy behind cancellation of Telefutura's 'Solo Boxeo'
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSpanish-language network Telefutura canceled its Friday night live boxing series "Solo Boxeo" on Friday because of the ailing economy.
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