Dan Rafael
@danrafael1.bsky.social
The Boxing Guy, per Conor McGregor, and 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for career excellence in boxing journalism. Subscribe to my boxing newsletter: http://danrafael.substack.com
Foster shines, routs Fulton for interim 135 title; Lara cruises in snoozer, retains 160 crown; Ramos outslugs Mosley for interim 160 belt; Martin spectacularly KOs Barthelemy; more. Read my #PitbullRoach undercard story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/foster-shi...
Foster shines, easily routs Fulton, claims WBC interim lightweight title
Lara cruises to forgettable decision, retains middleweight crown; Ramos outslugs Mosley Jr. for interim middleweight belt; Martin spectacularly KOs Barthelemy; more
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December 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Foster shines, routs Fulton for interim 135 title; Lara cruises in snoozer, retains 160 crown; Ramos outslugs Mosley for interim 160 belt; Martin spectacularly KOs Barthelemy; more. Read my #PitbullRoach undercard story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/foster-shi...
Ticket in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Vitali Klitschko drilled Kirk Johnson in rd 2 of a WBC heavyweight title eliminator that I was ringside to cover -- 22 years ago today.
December 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ticket in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Vitali Klitschko drilled Kirk Johnson in rd 2 of a WBC heavyweight title eliminator that I was ringside to cover -- 22 years ago today.
Lamont Roach puts Tank behind him as he moves up to tangle with Pitbull Cruz for WBC interim 140 title atop the Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/roach-puts... #PitbullRoach
Roach puts Tank behind him as he moves up to tangle with Pitbull
Challenges for WBC interim 140 title atop PBC on Prime Video PPV
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December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Lamont Roach puts Tank behind him as he moves up to tangle with Pitbull Cruz for WBC interim 140 title atop the Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/roach-puts... #PitbullRoach
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December 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
HUGE #Boxing Notebook. Check it out & sign up for my newsletter! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-n... #PitbullRoach
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Jesus Ramos Jr. & Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight as they clash for the WBC interim title in Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV opener. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/jesus-ramo... #RamosMosley #PitbullRoach
Jesus Ramos, Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight
They clash for WBC interim belt in PBC on Prime Video PPV opener
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December 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Jesus Ramos Jr. & Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight as they clash for the WBC interim title in Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV opener. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/jesus-ramo... #RamosMosley #PitbullRoach
Program, much of which I wrote, my credential & nice stock scorecard given out in arena on fight night in my #boxing collection from when Manny Pacquiao moved up 2 divisions & in major upset pummeled fellow HOFer Oscar De La Hoya into retirement after rd 8 in his final fight - 17 yrs ago today.
December 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Program, much of which I wrote, my credential & nice stock scorecard given out in arena on fight night in my #boxing collection from when Manny Pacquiao moved up 2 divisions & in major upset pummeled fellow HOFer Oscar De La Hoya into retirement after rd 8 in his final fight - 17 yrs ago today.
HUGE #Boxing Notebook. Check it out & sign up for my newsletter! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-n... #PitbullRoach
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
HUGE #Boxing Notebook. Check it out & sign up for my newsletter! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-n... #PitbullRoach
Jesus Ramos Jr. & Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight as they clash for the WBC interim title in Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV opener. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/jesus-ramo... #RamosMosley #PitbullRoach
Jesus Ramos, Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight
They clash for WBC interim belt in PBC on Prime Video PPV opener
danrafael.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Jesus Ramos Jr. & Shane Mosley Jr. look to become players at middleweight as they clash for the WBC interim title in Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV opener. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/jesus-ramo... #RamosMosley #PitbullRoach
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Errol Spence Jr. outpointed Danny Garcia to retain his unified welterweight title in an entertaining fight -- 5 years ago today.
December 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Errol Spence Jr. outpointed Danny Garcia to retain his unified welterweight title in an entertaining fight -- 5 years ago today.
HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when Paul Williams edged Sergio Martinez by majority decision in their epic first fight in which they both were dropped in the nontitle middleweight bout I covered at ringside -- 16 years ago today.
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when Paul Williams edged Sergio Martinez by majority decision in their epic first fight in which they both were dropped in the nontitle middleweight bout I covered at ringside -- 16 years ago today.
Gennadiy Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Anber, Homansky, Cappuccino, Glenn, Iole, Wallau, Clabby, Fujioka, Nava. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/gennadiy-g... #boxing
Gennadiy Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver elected to HOF
Also to be enshrined with Class of 2026: Anber, Homansky, Cappuccino, Glenn, Iole, Wallau, Clabby, Fujioka, Nava
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December 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Gennadiy Golovkin, Nigel Benn, Antonio Tarver, Anber, Homansky, Cappuccino, Glenn, Iole, Wallau, Clabby, Fujioka, Nava. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/gennadiy-g... #boxing
New podcast! #PitbullRoach PPV, #OpetaiaCinkara previews; Crawford stripped by WBC & more stuff from the convention; Hall of Fame election thoughts; more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/02T9... #boxing
Pitbull Cruz Battles Lamont Roach In Prime PPV + Crawford Stripped Of WBC Title And More! | BFW Preview Podcast
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December 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
New podcast! #PitbullRoach PPV, #OpetaiaCinkara previews; Crawford stripped by WBC & more stuff from the convention; Hall of Fame election thoughts; more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/02T9... #boxing
At annual convention, the WBC sets mandatories and elimination bouts. A division-by-division guide to what was ruled on in Bangkok, Thailand. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/at-annual-...
At annual convention, WBC sets mandatories and elimination bouts
A division-by-division guide to what was ruled on in Bangkok, Thailand
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December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At annual convention, the WBC sets mandatories and elimination bouts. A division-by-division guide to what was ruled on in Bangkok, Thailand. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/at-annual-...
27 yrs ago today the great Manny Pacquiao KO'd
Chatchai Sasakul in rd 8 on road in Thailand to win lineal/WBC flyweight title, 1st of his many titles in record 8 divisions. Here's Manny's 1998 rookie card from 4-card panel in Feb 1999 issue Japan's World Boxing magazine in my #boxing collection.
Chatchai Sasakul in rd 8 on road in Thailand to win lineal/WBC flyweight title, 1st of his many titles in record 8 divisions. Here's Manny's 1998 rookie card from 4-card panel in Feb 1999 issue Japan's World Boxing magazine in my #boxing collection.
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
27 yrs ago today the great Manny Pacquiao KO'd
Chatchai Sasakul in rd 8 on road in Thailand to win lineal/WBC flyweight title, 1st of his many titles in record 8 divisions. Here's Manny's 1998 rookie card from 4-card panel in Feb 1999 issue Japan's World Boxing magazine in my #boxing collection.
Chatchai Sasakul in rd 8 on road in Thailand to win lineal/WBC flyweight title, 1st of his many titles in record 8 divisions. Here's Manny's 1998 rookie card from 4-card panel in Feb 1999 issue Japan's World Boxing magazine in my #boxing collection.
Poster in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Miguel Cotto battered Antonio Margarito's surgically repaired eye in TKO10 to retain 154 title & exact revenge in the massive grudge rematch & huge PR-Mexico rivalry fight, which I covered at ringside -- 14 years ago today.
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Poster in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Miguel Cotto battered Antonio Margarito's surgically repaired eye in TKO10 to retain 154 title & exact revenge in the massive grudge rematch & huge PR-Mexico rivalry fight, which I covered at ringside -- 14 years ago today.
#Boxing Notebook: Crawford goes off on WBC after being stripped of 168 title; Benavidez promoter looks ahead; Sanchez-Torrez in talks for heavyweight title eliminator; Pacquiao Jr. regroups after draw; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-c...
Notebook: Crawford goes off on WBC after being stripped of 168 title
Organization said he didn't pay sanction fees; Benavidez promoter looks ahead; Sanchez-Torrez in talks for heavyweight eliminator; Pacquiao Jr. regroups after draw in debut; Quick hits; Show & tell
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December 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#Boxing Notebook: Crawford goes off on WBC after being stripped of 168 title; Benavidez promoter looks ahead; Sanchez-Torrez in talks for heavyweight title eliminator; Pacquiao Jr. regroups after draw; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-c...
Scarce program in my #boxing collection from a great & historic card: Thomas Hearns W15 fellow HOFer Wilfred Benitez to claim WBC 154 title & Wilfredo Gomez, in final defense of long WBC 122 title reign, TKO'd fellow HOFer Lupe Pintor in rd 14 in 1 of greatest fights of 1980s - 43 yrs ago today.
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Scarce program in my #boxing collection from a great & historic card: Thomas Hearns W15 fellow HOFer Wilfred Benitez to claim WBC 154 title & Wilfredo Gomez, in final defense of long WBC 122 title reign, TKO'd fellow HOFer Lupe Pintor in rd 14 in 1 of greatest fights of 1980s - 43 yrs ago today.
Ticket in my #boxing collection from Juan Francisco Estrada's narrow majority decision vs. fellow future HOFer Chocolatito Gonzalez in the great 3rd fight of their epic trilogy to retain the lineal 115 title & reclaim vacant WBC belt -- 3 years ago today.
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ticket in my #boxing collection from Juan Francisco Estrada's narrow majority decision vs. fellow future HOFer Chocolatito Gonzalez in the great 3rd fight of their epic trilogy to retain the lineal 115 title & reclaim vacant WBC belt -- 3 years ago today.
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Juan Francisco Estrada won a disputed majority decision vs. fellow future HOFer Chocolatito Gonzalez in the fantastic 3rd fight of their epic trilogy to retain the lineal 115 title & reclaim vacant WBC belt -- 3 years ago today.
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Juan Francisco Estrada won a disputed majority decision vs. fellow future HOFer Chocolatito Gonzalez in the fantastic 3rd fight of their epic trilogy to retain the lineal 115 title & reclaim vacant WBC belt -- 3 years ago today.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced Thursday. Here's PART 2 on how I voted the remaining categories (non-participants, observers & old-timers). Read my column & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/class-of-2... #boxing
Class of 2026 Part 2: How I voted for the International Boxing HOF
I'm a longtime elector and this year cast ballots in 5 categories: modern men, modern women, non-participants, observers and old-time
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December 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced Thursday. Here's PART 2 on how I voted the remaining categories (non-participants, observers & old-timers). Read my column & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/class-of-2... #boxing
I joined Boxing Social to discuss a few #boxing topics: Ryan Garcia's latest tantrum, the announcement of #TeofimoShakur, PBC fights in the works, Ben Whittaker's performance on Saturday, more. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vho-...
DAN RAFAEL REACTS TO RYAN GARCIA EXPLOSIVE EXCHANGE, TALKS TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON
YouTube video by Boxing Social
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December 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I joined Boxing Social to discuss a few #boxing topics: Ryan Garcia's latest tantrum, the announcement of #TeofimoShakur, PBC fights in the works, Ben Whittaker's performance on Saturday, more. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vho-...
If you missed my interview with Lamont Roach Jr. as he heads into Saturday's showdown with Pitbull Cruz in the PBC PPV on Prime Video, check out the video & subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIle...
#boxing #PitbullRoach
#boxing #PitbullRoach
Lamont Roach Conversation With Dan Rafael 12 2 25
YouTube video by Big Fight Weekend
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December 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM
If you missed my interview with Lamont Roach Jr. as he heads into Saturday's showdown with Pitbull Cruz in the PBC PPV on Prime Video, check out the video & subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIle...
#boxing #PitbullRoach
#boxing #PitbullRoach
Rare cardboard site poster displayed at host casino Caesars AC in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Miguel Cotto moved up to 147 TKO5 Carlos Quintana to win a title & Antonio Margarito W12 Josh Clottey to retain his 147 belt on a Top Rank Showtime card I covered at ringside - 19 yrs ago today.
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Rare cardboard site poster displayed at host casino Caesars AC in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Miguel Cotto moved up to 147 TKO5 Carlos Quintana to win a title & Antonio Margarito W12 Josh Clottey to retain his 147 belt on a Top Rank Showtime card I covered at ringside - 19 yrs ago today.
Poster & my ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when the great Felix Trinidad KO'd Fernando Vargas in rd 12 to unify titles in an absolutely epic battle that remains the greatest title fight in 154 division history, which I covered at ringside -- 25 years ago today.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Poster & my ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when the great Felix Trinidad KO'd Fernando Vargas in rd 12 to unify titles in an absolutely epic battle that remains the greatest title fight in 154 division history, which I covered at ringside -- 25 years ago today.
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & also take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & a new sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#PitbullRoach #LaraGonzalez #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #JakeJoshua
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The updated daily fight schedule
I obsess so you don't have to
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December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & also take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & a new sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#PitbullRoach #LaraGonzalez #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #JakeJoshua
#PitbullRoach #LaraGonzalez #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #JakeJoshua