Ortiz falls apart against Maidana
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMarcos Maidana didn't have the 100-watt smile. He didn't have the refined style, or the friends in high places. What he did have was resiliency, and as Dan Rafael points out, it was more than enough to seize the day against Victor Ortiz.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Dominating 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, 2008'Sugar' canes Mayorga with last-second assault in sweet homecoming
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTalk about saving your best for last. Shane Mosley unleashed a high-octane assault seconds from the end of Round 12 to disconnect Ricardo Mayorga from his senses Saturday in Carson, Calif.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 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 | ConversationValero shellacks Shimada to keep KO streak alive
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBe careful what you wish for: Takehiro Shimada begged Teiken Promotions for a title shot at Edwin Valero when the Venezuelan's mandatory fell through. What Shimada got was a ruthless beatdown, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008Scorecard: Savvy vet Casamayor proves he still has it
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIn boxing, you're only as good as your last fight. Most pundits had written off Joel Casamayor after a dismal showing against Jose Armando Santa Cruz in November, but in dissecting upstart Michael Katsidis, Casamayor proved he's still a world-class operator.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008Scorecard: Povetkin looks impressive but isn't quite ready for Klitschko
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAlexander Povetkin dominated Eddie Chambers but ate too many right hands. How would Povetkin react to a Wladimir Klitschko right hand? Dan Rafael is in no rush to find out.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008Taylor-Wright might be a summer date
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comIn January,Zab Judah will headline an NYC card for the first time. Dan Rafael has that and more boxing news.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005Taylor-Wright might be a summer date
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comWhile he prepares for a bout Saturday, Winky Wright hopes Jermain Taylor's camp is sincere about a promised summer battle for the undisputed middleweight title.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "omar jacobs" make the list?
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