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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 | December 05, 2009Exec: Chavez tested positive for diuretic
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMiddleweight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for a banned substance in conjunction with his Nov. 14 fight against Troy Rowland, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Source: Pacquiao agrees to 50-50 split
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in boxing's biggest fight on March 13, a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN.com on Friday night.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Round 2 to start with Abraham-Dirrell
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDates have been set for the second batch of bouts in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, promoter Gary Shaw told ESPN.com on Friday.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Pacquiao vs Mayweather Happening
SportsCenter...with Pacquiao agreeing today to a proposal from promoter Bob Arum. ESPN.com senior boxing writer Dan Rafael takes a closer look at the March 13 bout
Blog | December 04, 2009Showtime to show Vazquez-Marquez IV
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIsrael Vazquez and Rafael Marquez have already waged an epic trilogy consisting of 25 rounds of furious, non-stop action. Now, the Mexican warriors will clash for the fourth -- and final -- time, the promoters for both fighters told ESPN.com on Friday.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Let Hopkins-Jones be a lesson to Pacquiao-Mayweather
Dan RafaelThe return of your random thoughts … • Let what happened on Wednesday be a lesson to Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and all...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009Williams up for Martinez challenge
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhen Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik made like his nickname and vanished, Paul Williams didn't fret. He went after the next biggest threat in Sergio Martinez.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Hopkins tops Ornelas, still eyeing Jones
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDespite a 14-month layoff and his 44 years, Bernard Hopkins looked sharp in a unanimous decision victory over Enrique Ornelas in what might be Hopkins' final appearance in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009What now for Hopkins? Maybe Dawson
Dan RafaelPHILADELPHIA -- Chad Dawson, the young light heavyweight star, has been calling out Bernard Hopkins for ages, but Hopkins didn't have a lot of interes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009Cowboys lobby to host fight
Calvin Watkins, ESPNDallas.comJerry Jones said he's still interested in hosting Pacquiao-Mayweather fight at Cowboys Stadium
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Hopkins has plans, but wary of Ornelas
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAt age 44, Bernard Hopkins is carefully calculating his boxing future. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans. That's why Wednesday in Philadelphia, Hopkins' mind will be focused on the here and now: Enrique Ornelas.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Pacquiao-Mayweather bout closer
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe proposed super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is getting closer.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009'FNF' to return for 12th season
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com"Friday Night Fights" returns for its 12th season on ESPN2 on Jan. 8 for the first of 29 live boxing cards, the network announced Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Promoter calls off Wright-Brewer fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFormer undisputed junior middleweight champion Winky Wright's return to the ring against Grady Brewer was canceled Monday.
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