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Mares signs deal with Golden Boy

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

If Abner Mares gets a shot at a bantamweight world title in 2010, which is expected, he will do it with Golden Boy as his promoter.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving offers no rest for busy boxing folks

Dan Rafael

Although 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, 2009

Eight, including uncle, to receive organs

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

The death of junior featherweight Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez on Sunday night will not be in vain.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Fallen fighter gives gift of life

Dan Rafael

...when he was 17, a National Golden Gloves Champion. In 2004, Rodriguez advanced to the U.S. Olympic trials by outpointing Kennedy. The family announced that an account had been set up to help with...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Ward looks sharp in cutting up Kessler

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Not 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, 2009

Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...been groomed for this moment since turning pro after winning a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He is America's most recent boxing gold medalist. "I don't look at it like pressure...

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Froch pulling for Kessler in Super Six showdown with Ward

Dan Rafael

...to win. "Obviously, Andre Ward has that terrific amateur pedigree, winning the gold medal at the Athens Olympics [in 2004]," Froch said. "He's had some good wins in the pros but we will only...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Pacquiao turns attention to Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Manny Pacquiao had little time to savor his win over Miguel Cotto before talk turned to Floyd Mayweather.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Dawson dominates Johnson in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It'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, 2009

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

At least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Cruiserweight Adamek aspires to conquer the heavyweights

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Adamek testing the heavyweight waters Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek couldn't get Bernard Hopkins into the ring, so he's taking the leap that ...

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Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately, it's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Abraham, Froch notch Super victories

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In losing to Carl Froch, Andre Dirrell did what he does best: Fight ugly, hold tight and complain often.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Froch flying high ahead of Dirrell clash

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Froch filled with confidence If Carl Froch could win fights based simply on confidence, he might wear his super middleweight world title for many ye...

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Super Six: Who do you like?

Dan Rafael

...an excellent chin and pure confidence? Do you think either of the young American rising stars, 2004 Olympic medalists Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell, both blessed with great speed, can make up for their lack...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009