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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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Dawson wins but fails to entertain

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

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

Angulo mauls Yorgey in one-sided affair

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Alfredo "Perro" Angulo simply destroyed Harry Joe Yorgey in a one-sided affair on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

As usual, WBO, WBC should be ashamed

Dan Rafael

...d be stripped. The WBO never even ordered the mandatory fight with Dzindziruk. According to Williams' promoter, Dan Goossen, their team was never notified that Williams was being stripped. Instead, Goossen found out when a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Boxing with Dan Rafael

Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, ESPN.com's boxing writer, Dan Rafael, will log on to take your questions on all the latest news and notes from inside...

Chat | November 07, 2009

Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP 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 ...

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Diaz, Malignaggi to meet again Dec. 12

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Juan 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, 2009

Williams finds replacement for Pavlik

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After 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, 2009

Tyson, Vargas talking comebacks? Say it ain't so!

Dan Rafael

No, you weren't seeing or hearing things. Yes, that was Mike Tyson standing next to Don King on Saturday night answering questions about a possible co...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Hall of Famer Filippo dies at 83

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Lou 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, 2009

ESPN.com's divisional rankings

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Perez dethrones Agbeko in scorcher

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

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

Boxing with Dan Rafael

Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, ESPN.com's boxing writer, Dan Rafael, will log on to take your questions on all the latest news and notes from inside...

Chat | October 31, 2009

Super Six in Dawson's future? Probably not

Dan Rafael

Although Jermain Taylor's status in Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight tournament remains up in the air after he suffered a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Instant replay making debut in Nevada

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Agbeko, Perez fighting for different causes

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Promotions Joseph Agbeko dreams of one day becoming boxing's pound-for-pound king. Agbeko, Perez have different goal...

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