Showtime 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, 2009Lopez hangs on to edge Mtagwa
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRogers Mtagwa was meant to be a glorified tune-up opponent for Juan Manuel Lopez, but he wound up giving Puerto Rico's fastest-rising prospect a run for his money that could earn fight-of-the-year consideration.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Former Olympians Lopez, Gamboa headed for showdown
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Brennan Linsley Juan Manuel Lopez has nothing to worry about from Yuriorkis Gamboa yet, but they could meet soon. Lopez, Gamboa on colli...
Page | ConversationHappy to have Vazquez back in action
Dan Rafael...of his hometown fans in Los Angeles," said Golden Boy Promotions president...10-rounder against Colombia's Angel Priolo (30-7, 20 KOs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009What's brewing in boxing
Dan Rafael...a featherweight Oct. 10 in Los Angeles after a 19-month layoff...with Rafael Marquez, will face Angel Antonio Priolo. Priolo has lost...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009Cloud rolls while Urango rallies
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJuan Urango got his career back on track by stopping Randall Bailey on Friday.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009Urbano's "O" goes against Acosta
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comUrbano Antillon's undefeated record was bound to be sullied sooner or later, but who would have guessed it would come at the hands of the unheralded Miguel Acosta?
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009Rafael's "Latin Fury" undercard analysis
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael fills you in on all the action from Saturday's "Latin Fury 9" card in Atlantic City.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009False starts fuel the fire in Darchinyan, Arce
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...bit at a news conference last month in Los Angeles -- the fight was finally made. "Vic has been...
Page | ConversationGiant 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, 2008Williams looking to augment résumé as a middleweight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWilliams aims for middleweight statement Paul Williams holds a welterweight world title, which he is quite proud of, but "The Punisher" has designs...
Page | ConversationPacquiao'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, 2008It's all about the fans for Pacquiao
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comChris Farina/Top Rank Manny Pacquiao has captured titles in four weight classes -- and he isn't done yet. Titles, P4P status not important LAS ...
Page | ConversationRematches don't get any better than Vazquez-Marquez II
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHow often do sequels live up to the expectations set by the original? Not very often. Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez II, however, surpassed their first fight in terms of action and raised their rivalry to a new level, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007Notebook: Manager says Gatti not retiring yet
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comArturo Gatti likely will continue fighting instead of retiring following his July 22 knockout loss to welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, manager Pat Lynch told ESPN.com.
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