Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNot only did Andre Ward walk away with Mikkel Kessler's super middleweight belt Saturday, he also emerged as the man to beat in the Super Six Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Pacquiao fights for place in history
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao isn't shy about discussing his weight. In fact, he's on the verge of making history because of it.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Angulo romps past Rosado with ease
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comNo one will ever confuse Alfredo Angulo for Floyd Mayweather or Ivan Calderon, but boxing fans won't mind as long as "The Dog" keeps giving them action-packed fights.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009Khan cruises past Kotelnik, claims title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA one-round loss in September 2008 had boxing fans fooled into believing Amir Khan couldn't take a punch. Khan proved just the opposite by dethroning Andreas Kotelnik in 12 pulsating rounds.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009Marquez proves his worth against Diaz
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt might be early, but '09 already has a candidate for fight of the year in Juan Manuel Marquez's dramatic knockout win over Juan Diaz.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Ortiz primed for a breakout '09
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFrom his hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing style to his boyish charm, what's not to like about Victor Ortiz? Dan Rafael foresees many years at the top of the sport to come for boxing's next big star.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008Giant 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, 2008Pacquiao packs on the weight and pounds out Oscar
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comManny Pacquiao proved size wasn't a factor in dismantling a listless Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008Lewis lays rumors of return to rest once and for all
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLennox Lewis has seen it happen to other fighters: Out of shape and past their sell date but still trudging on, hoping to recapture past glory. It's why Lewis retired while on top, it's the reason he rests on his laurels and it's why rumors of his comeback will remain just that, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Dominating performance over Jones solidifies Calzaghe's credentials
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIf Joe Calzaghe does decide to retire following his drubbing of Roy Jones Jr., what a way to go out. Calzaghe's résumé -- an undefeated record, a No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking and titles at 168 and 175 pounds -- speaks for itself, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Pacquiao's HOF résumé now includes a lightweight title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA sublime performance against lightweight champion David Diaz should all but guarantee Manny Pacquiao a place in the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008Mandatory down, megafights to come for middleweight star
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA brutally efficient Kelly Pavlik rocked and socked Gary Lockett at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday. With his mandatory out of the way, what's next for the middleweight champion of the world?
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Cotto, Margarito win to set up July 26 showdown
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhat do you do when the biggest draw in boxing wants nothing to do with you? You make your own draw. That's exactly what welterweights Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito plan to do.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008Scorecard: Pacquiao-Marquez II featured close rounds, but wasn't controversial
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIn a bloody and dramatic fight for the ages, Manny Pacquiao's battle with Juan Manuel Marquez had a little bit of everything -- except controversy.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008Refocused Taylor ready to shine against Pavlik
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhen is getting beat up actually a good thing? When it makes you realize you didn't prepare quite as well as you should have for the biggest fight of your life, says Jermain Taylor.
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