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Forrest's impact felt beyond the ring

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Driven and skilled inside the ring, Vernon Forrest may have been even more dedicated to others outside the ropes. Boxing never gave him quite the recognition he deserved, but those who knew Forrest best won't soon forget his compassion and character.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Thanks for the memories, Oscar

Dan Rafael

...Sturm. And I thought that the judges got it right in his fights with Pernell Whitaker and Ike Quartey. I think the best De La Hoya ever looked was in his 1996 first fight with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Ramblings before the rumble in Houston

Dan Rafael

HOUSTON -- Your weekly random thoughts … • Just when you thought a sanctioning body could get no more repulsive, the WBA has exceeded...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Cotto, Pavlik comebacks worth watching

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • Last summer, Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik were undefeated stars and world champions quickly climbing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 17, 2009