Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts o...
Page | ConversationDawson dominates Johnson in rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIt's never easy for a fighter to walk away, but after a one-sided loss at the fists of Chad Dawson, it just might be time for Glen Johnson to call it quits.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 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 | ConversationBacking out is (sometimes) hard to do
Dan Rafael...days, plus your weekly random thoughts … • Nothing is finalized yet, but Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer told me the other day that when Bernard Hopkins takes his planned December tune-up fight...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Tua makes return by taming Cameron
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comYou can't keep a good man down -- especially one with a chin and hook like David Tua's. The New Zealander announced his return with a devastating win on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Headaches at HBO
Dan Rafael...that HBO's 2009 budget was too drained to pay for Mosley-Berto, so Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer, Mosley's promoter, and Clottey promoter Top Rank cut a deal for Mosley-Clottey. It looked...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009Two-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comLayoff doesn't worry Mayweather From the time Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996 until his last fight in 2007, he was never out of the ring for...
Page | ConversationBig fights in the works: An update
Dan Rafael...on titlist Andre Berto. More recently, former titleholder Joshua Clottey entered the picture. Although Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer and Berto promoter Lou DiBella both told me they have the structure of a deal in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 22, 2009Malignaggi picking fights ahead of Diaz bout
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...en route to an 11th-round TKO. Malignaggi had hoped to return in June to face prospect Mike Alvarado on a Top Rank pay-per-view card, but Alvarado wound up in prison and the...
Page | ConversationJones channels old Roy, not an old Roy, ahead of Lacy fight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJones back to face Lacy Yes, Roy Jones Jr. is still fighting. At 40, and two fights removed from an uncompetitive decision loss to Joe Calzaghe, J...
Page | ConversationPavlik-Williams bolsters strong fall fight schedule
Dan RafaelThe fall boxing season just went from really good to great now that it includes the "The Ghost" facing "The Punisher" for all the middleweight marbles...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 12, 2009Schaefer in Big Apple to wheel and deal
Dan RafaelYour weekly random thoughts. … • Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer has come East to make deals. When it comes to closing a deal, Schaefer is one...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2009Expectations not overwhelming Ortiz
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBanking on the next "Golden Boy" is risky business, but Oscar De La Hoya & Co. feel they can't go wrong with Victor Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009With Mexico behind him, all-action Angulo angles toward title shot
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...Morales. They carried that banner. Now, Angulo has a chance to follow in their footsteps." Said manager Mike Criscio, "The Mexicans needs someone to fall in love with after Margarito got caught [trying to load...
Page | ConversationPacquiao-Hatton PPV numbers something to celebrate, even if Arum refuses
Dan Rafael...and merchandise revenue. How big was Pacquiao-Hatton? If you take away heavyweight pay-per-views involving Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield as well as the Oscar De La Hoya fights, it's the second...
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