Williams wins; Arreola bounces back
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAction can never be far behind the moment Paul Williams climbs into the ring. Saturday's fight-of-the-year contender with Sergio Martinez was no exception.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Ward 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 | ConversationMayweather already yapping about Pacquiao
Dan RafaelOther than a brief interview with a British television outlet, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been awfully quiet in the aftermath of pound-for-pound king Ma...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009Backing out is (sometimes) hard to do
Dan RafaelHere are a few things that I've heard in recent days, plus your weekly random thoughts … • Nothing is finalized yet, but Golden Boy'...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Diaz, Malignaggi not on the same page in terms of rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAP Photo/Johnny Hanson Who's ducking who? Juan Diaz, left, and Paulie Malignaggi say it's the other that won't agree to terms. Diaz-Malignaggi II...
Page | ConversationMarquez a good first step for 'Money'
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comAfter nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Two-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...and shoulder injuries that never quite healed 100 percent. But Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) knocked out Ricky Hatton in the 10th round to retain the welterweight title in December 2007 and announced his retirement...
Page | ConversationMalignaggi deserved nod against Diaz
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comPaulie Malignaggi took a terrible beating on Saturday -- not from his opponent, Juan Diaz, but from the three judges who ruled against him.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009Khan cruises past Kotelnik, claims title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA one-round loss in September 2008 had boxing fans fooled into believing Amir Khan couldn't take a punch. Khan proved just the opposite by dethroning Andreas Kotelnik in 12 pulsating rounds.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009Super middles so hot, there could be two tournaments
Dan Rafael...Some of the candidates Schaefer mentioned were Andre Berto, Joshua Clottey, Kermit Cintron, Zab Judah and Paul Williams. If my vote counts for anything, I would prefer the Berto fight. • Boxing definitely can...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 17, 2009Mayweather, Marquez keeping mum on megafight details
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com...39-0, 25 KOs), who is coming out of retirement and hasn't fought since knocking out Ricky Hatton in a welterweight title defense in December 2007, was cryptic with the discussion of his injury...
Page | ConversationDarchinyan determined to upend Agbeko, seize another title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDarchinyan aims to take new division by storm When Vic Darchinyan is ready to fight, there are a few things you can count on. He'll be in great shap...
Page | ConversationOrtiz 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, 2009Mosley willing to drop weight to get Pacquiao
Dan Rafael...the picture for now. Manny Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton on May 2 and hasn't committed...face Mosley. Mosley could pursue fights with Paul Williams or Andre Berto, as long as Berto beats...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 30, 2009Stripping Forrest was right move by WBC
Dan Rafael...Hang in there, Mike. • Unless Kelly Pavlik or Arthur Abraham suddenly wants to fight Paul Williams, I'd love to see Williams take on Martinez. If that fight happens, the winner would be...
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