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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. |
Will the Golden Boy call it a career?
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comOscar De La Hoya might be a different breed, but championship fighters rarely go gently into the night. Dan Rafael asks the question: Is the Golden Boy ready for retirement, or will he rage against the dying light?
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Pavlik not letting success cloud the big picture
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSure, he's rubbing elbows with celebrities and throwing out the first pitch at baseball games these days, but Kelly Pavlik hasn't let his win over Jermain Taylor get to his head -- or distract him from Saturday's rematch.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2008Golden Boy plans nationalistic bouts for world titles
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comOscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions is planning two cards on consecutive nights -- Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 -- that will pit top Mexican fighters against top boxers from Thailand in four world title bouts.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2005Under McGirt, the brawler is more of a boxer
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJust four years ago, Arturo Gatti's career was on the scrap heap. But teaming up with trainer Buddy McGirt has led to a surprising career revival.
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