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Dan 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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Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler

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Not only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

ESPN.com's divisional rankings

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What recent changes have been made in boxing's weight class rankings? Dan Rafael reveals his new world standings.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

HBO honcho keen on making megafight

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It's every fight fan's dream bout: a megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd "Money" Mayweather. HBO Sports' head honcho, Ross Greenburg, is determined to make those dreams come true.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Top pound-for-pound fighters

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Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The top 3 pound-for-pound fighters

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Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Pacquiao makes history with Cotto TKO

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Manny Pacquiao rewrote history by nabbing a seventh world title in a seventh weight class and stopping Miguel Cotto in 12 rounds on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Pacquiao fights for place in history

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao isn't shy about discussing his weight. In fact, he's on the verge of making history because of it.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Is Cotto past Margarito debacle?

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Sixteen months, two fights and a cornerman later, Miguel Cotto says he's completely over his loss to Antonio Margarito.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

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It's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Dawson wins but fails to entertain

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Note 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, 2009

Perez dethrones Agbeko in scorcher

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Joseph King Kong Agbeko brought the flashier name but Yonnhy Perez packed the bigger punch in dethroning Agbeko on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

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At 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, 2009

Top pound-for-pound fighters

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Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

The top 3 pound-for-pound fighters

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Dan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009