Pavlik denying Williams, boxing fans
Dan RafaelYour weekly random thoughts. … This whole Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams postponement/cancellation is a mess. I just hope the fight comes off this ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2009Upcoming fight schedule
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, 2004Klitschko can't wait to clash with Chagaev
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images Ruslan Chagaev, right, will have his hands full with a motivated and not very pleased Wladimir Klitschko. Klits...
Page | ConversationMarquez bounces back; Smith shines
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTime to revive the rivalry. A win over Jose Francisco Mendoza got Rafael Marquez back to his winning ways, but the fight fans really want to see is Israel Vazquez-Marquez VI.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Giant Valuev did little to deserve victory over Holyfield
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFight fans who had the misfortune of watching Nikolai Valuev lumber around the ring for 12 rounds against Evander Holyfield also were treated to a bogus decision, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008'Sugar' canes Mayorga with last-second assault in sweet homecoming
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTalk about saving your best for last. Shane Mosley unleashed a high-octane assault seconds from the end of Round 12 to disconnect Ricardo Mayorga from his senses Saturday in Carson, Calif.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008Golden Boy signs recently defected Cuban boxers Barthelemy, Lara
Associated PressYan Barthelemy and Erislandy Lara, two star Cuban boxers who recently defected from their Communist nation, agreed to co-promotion deals Tuesday with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Scorecard: Klitschko tastes sweet revenge in night of upsets
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWladimir Klitschko retained his heavyweight title after getting revenge on Lamon Brewster, while Travis Simms and Vic Darchinyan handed over their titles in upsets, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007Showtime ready to show off Calzaghe
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comShow time has already planned a few bouts for Joe Calzaghe to fight in. It's just a matter of him going through with the deal, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2007Simms stops Rivera, wins WBA super welterweight title
Associated PressTravis Simms, whose WBA super welterweight belt was stripped because he never defended it, stopped Jose Antonio Rivera in the ninth round to reclaim the title.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2007Peter crushes Toney, hopes shot at Maskaev is next
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHeavyweight contender Samuel Peter on Saturday erased any doubts about his controversial split decision victory against James Toney four months ago.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2007Notebook: Mosley needs time to get to weight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comThe Mayweather-Mosley-Margarito merry-go-round continues to revolve, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2006Notebook: Valuev injured, will have knee surgery
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRussian heavyweight titlist Nicolay Valuev has a knee injury and won't be coming to fight in New York.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006Brazil's popular Popo on a mission
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAcelino "Popo" Freitas of Brazil returns to the scene of his only pro loss Saturday as he faces Zahir Rahim at Foxwoods for a lightweight title, Dan Rafael writes.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006Notebook: Mayweather is in the zone
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFloyd Mayweather Jr. has turned from a complaining prima donna into Prince Charming in trunks as he prepares to face Zab Judah, Dan Rafael writes in his weekly notebook.
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