Thanksgiving offers no rest for busy boxing folks
Dan RafaelAlthough many folks are taking it easy this week because of Thanksgiving, that's not the case in boxing as several fights are in the works. While Top ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009Pavlik 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, 2009Klitschko 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, 2009A wish list for '09
Dan Rafael...Ortiz, Daniel Jacobs, Alfredo Angulo, Devon Alexander, Danny Garcia, James Kirkland and Yuriorkis Gamboa to carry us...8226; For Pierluigi Poppi, Mikael Hook and Guillermo Perez Pineda, the revocation of their judging licenses...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 01, 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, 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, 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.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2006Weekend scorecard: Good riddance to Golota
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDespite knocking Andrew Golota around like a piņata, let's not get too excited about Lamon Brewster's 53-second performance.
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