Pacquiao's power? All natural
Dan Rafael...demeaning, but Floyd never finished high school and I'm not sure he knows the difference between steroids and supplements, which can be confusing. Nouns, subjects and verbs can also be confusing if you don...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2009Jones 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 | ConversationWBA has made a mockery of heavyweight title
Dan Rafael...result of his title bout with James Toney became a no contest when Toney tested positive for steroids after the fight) and received a draw in another, the WBA stupidly kept Ruiz propped high enough...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 03, 2009Thanks for the memories, Oscar
Dan Rafael...The biggest victory of De La Hoya's career to me was his 11th-round knockout of steroid-enhanced Fernando Vargas in 2002. It was a terrific fight in which De La Hoya survived some...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009Mosley shines through distractions
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comA slew of distractions and personal matters weren't enough to throw Shane Mosley off his game against Antonio Margarito, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009Margarito, Mosley put distractions aside
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comMental focus will be just as important as physical preparation in determining the winner between Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Line 'em up, and Wladimir Klitschko will keep knocking 'em out
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comFor nearly a decade, Hasim Rahman hovered near the top of the heavyweight division. On Saturday, he was just another outclassed, gunshy opponent looking to get out of the way of Wladimir Klitschko's heavy hands.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008Befuddled, irate Campbell looking for answers
Dan RafaelBoy, am I glad I decided to go to Las Vegas last week to cover Juan Manuel Marquez's impressive 11th-round knockout victory against Joel Casamayor to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2008Gamboa on the fast track toward a world title
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comSeven months into 2008, Yuriorkis Gamboa seems a lock to win the prospect of the year award. The Cuban's one-round blowout of Al Seeger on Friday certainly bolstered his credentials, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2008Weight struggles force Guerrero to vacate featherweight belt
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comCiting issues making the 126-pound weight limit, Robert Guerrero vacated his featherweight world title on Monday and is moving up to the 130-pound junior lightweight class.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2008De La Hoya sweepstakes kick off
Dan RafaelThe most immediate fallout from Floyd Mayweather's sudden retirement on Friday involves Oscar De La Hoya. The Golden Boy was supposed to fight him in ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 10, 2008
Rahman, Toney agree to fight on July 16
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHeavyweights Hasim Rahman and James Toney, both in dire need of a significant victory, will meet July 16 in a rematch after their handlers came to an agreement this week.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008No gamble with Gamboa: Cuban prospect is a sure-fire hit
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comJaviel Centeno/Fightwireimages.com Yuriorkis Gamboa, left, has demonstrated a special blend of speed and power. Gamboa ready for prime time T...
Page | ConversationShaw: 'This may go down as the greatest'
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comTom Casino/Showtime Don't blink: Vazquez, left, and Marquez can change the course of a fight with one punch. Vazquez, Marquez ready to rumble ag...
PageBoxing's most avoided fighter steps in the ring this weekend
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comRobyn BeckAFP/Getty Images It's a matter of time before one of the top-echelon fighters is forced to face Paul Williams, right. Who wants to figh...
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