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
Site poster & luggage tag given to media in my #boxing collection from when Manny Pacquiao moved up to 147 & TKO'd fellow HOFer Miguel Cotto in rd 12 to win WBO title in epic battle I covered at ringside - 16 yrs ago today.Of all fights I've covered in 25+ yrs this is THE 1 I looked forward to most
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Site poster & luggage tag given to media in my #boxing collection from when Manny Pacquiao moved up to 147 & TKO'd fellow HOFer Miguel Cotto in rd 12 to win WBO title in epic battle I covered at ringside - 16 yrs ago today.Of all fights I've covered in 25+ yrs this is THE 1 I looked forward to most
WBO 126 titlist Rafael Espinoza, with size on his side, excited for Mexico homecoming defense vs. Khegai. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/rafael-esp... #EspinozaKhegai
Rafael Espinoza, with size on his side, excited for homecoming defense
Faces Khegai on Saturday in Mexico; red-hot prospect Emiliano Vargas, 140 contender Lindolfo Delgado, heavyweight Richard Torrez in action
danrafael.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
WBO 126 titlist Rafael Espinoza, with size on his side, excited for Mexico homecoming defense vs. Khegai. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/rafael-esp... #EspinozaKhegai
New podcast! My interview with David Benavidez ahead of next week's title defense; #EubankBenn2 & #EspinozaKhegai card previews; Jake Paul-AJ in works& thoughts + more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2HCW... #boxing
Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn Rematch + Rafael Espinoza Defends WBO Featherweight Title, + David Benavidez Too! | BFW Preview Podcast
open.spotify.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
New podcast! My interview with David Benavidez ahead of next week's title defense; #EubankBenn2 & #EspinozaKhegai card previews; Jake Paul-AJ in works& thoughts + more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2HCW... #boxing
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when legendary
Manny Pacquiao pounded Antonio Margarito via 1-sided decision/ass kicking to win the vacant WBC 154 title & claim a title in a record-setting 8th division in a fight I was ringside to cover -- 15 years ago today.
Manny Pacquiao pounded Antonio Margarito via 1-sided decision/ass kicking to win the vacant WBC 154 title & claim a title in a record-setting 8th division in a fight I was ringside to cover -- 15 years ago today.
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when legendary
Manny Pacquiao pounded Antonio Margarito via 1-sided decision/ass kicking to win the vacant WBC 154 title & claim a title in a record-setting 8th division in a fight I was ringside to cover -- 15 years ago today.
Manny Pacquiao pounded Antonio Margarito via 1-sided decision/ass kicking to win the vacant WBC 154 title & claim a title in a record-setting 8th division in a fight I was ringside to cover -- 15 years ago today.
Scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when Riddick Bowe outpointed fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield in the epic 1st fight (fight of the year, round of the year) of their all-time great trilogy to win the undisputed heavyweight championship -- 33 years ago today.
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when Riddick Bowe outpointed fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield in the epic 1st fight (fight of the year, round of the year) of their all-time great trilogy to win the undisputed heavyweight championship -- 33 years ago today.
Interviewed @Benavidez300 today from Riyadh ahead of 175 title defense vs. Yarde on Nov. 22 in Ring mag DAZN PPV main event. Enjoyed it & thanks for the time! We'll play it on the podcast ep that drops tonight (www.spreaker.com/podcast/big-...); then on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@bigfightwee...).
Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast
www.spreaker.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Interviewed @Benavidez300 today from Riyadh ahead of 175 title defense vs. Yarde on Nov. 22 in Ring mag DAZN PPV main event. Enjoyed it & thanks for the time! We'll play it on the podcast ep that drops tonight (www.spreaker.com/podcast/big-...); then on YouTube (www.youtube.com/@bigfightwee...).
Poster in my #boxing collection from when Ray Mancini retained WBA 135 by KO14 Deuk Koo Kim in savage fight I watched on CBS at age 12 - 43 yrs ago today. Kim died, leading to title fights being cut from 15 to 12 rds. Didn't know he died til getting Sports Illustrated with fight on cover days later.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Poster in my #boxing collection from when Ray Mancini retained WBA 135 by KO14 Deuk Koo Kim in savage fight I watched on CBS at age 12 - 43 yrs ago today. Kim died, leading to title fights being cut from 15 to 12 rds. Didn't know he died til getting Sports Illustrated with fight on cover days later.
Program in my #boxing collection from when Riddick Bowe W12 fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield to win the undisputed heavyweight title in the 1992 fight of the year (rd 10 was round of the year) and the great first fight of their epic trilogy -- 33 years ago today.
November 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Program in my #boxing collection from when Riddick Bowe W12 fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield to win the undisputed heavyweight title in the 1992 fight of the year (rd 10 was round of the year) and the great first fight of their epic trilogy -- 33 years ago today.
Why wouldn't he for huge amounts of money for an easy fight?
Horrific! Honestly can't believe AJ would lower himself to this. Although, I guess the money on the table will be massive! Only 2 ways this goes really; either AJ wins viciously, or Paul "wins" & it further highlights the "fixed fights" "conspiracy"
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Why wouldn't he for huge amounts of money for an easy fight?
Program in my #boxing collection from when the great Lennox Lewis outpointed fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield in their rematch to unify the heavyweight division and become the undisputed champion -- 26 years ago today.
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Program in my #boxing collection from when the great Lennox Lewis outpointed fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield in their rematch to unify the heavyweight division and become the undisputed champion -- 26 years ago today.
Source: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua work to finalize December fight. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/source-jak...
Source: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua work to finalize December fight
Pairing takes shape after Gervonta Davis was dropped from exhibition against Paul following more domestic violence allegations
danrafael.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Source: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua work to finalize December fight. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/source-jak...
With the recent anniversary of George Foreman's historic KO of Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight title almost 20 yrs to the day after losing to Ali, we shared memories of when IT HAPPENED! Check out the video & sub to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5N7... #boxing
George Foreman historic KO of Michael Moorer in 1994
YouTube video by Big Fight Weekend
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
With the recent anniversary of George Foreman's historic KO of Michael Moorer to regain the heavyweight title almost 20 yrs to the day after losing to Ali, we shared memories of when IT HAPPENED! Check out the video & sub to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5N7... #boxing
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Manny Pacquiao narrowly outpointed fellow HOFer Juan Manuel Marquez in the 3rd of their 4 epic fights & retained the WBO 147 title, which I was ringside to cover -- 14 years ago today.
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Manny Pacquiao narrowly outpointed fellow HOFer Juan Manuel Marquez in the 3rd of their 4 epic fights & retained the WBO 147 title, which I was ringside to cover -- 14 years ago today.
Extremely rare program in my #boxing collection from when Aaron Pryor KO'd fellow all-time legend Alexis Arguello in their 1st fight, one of the greatest ever, to retain the WBA 140 title & prevent Arguello from becoming the 1st to win titles in 4 divisions -- 43 years ago today.
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Extremely rare program in my #boxing collection from when Aaron Pryor KO'd fellow all-time legend Alexis Arguello in their 1st fight, one of the greatest ever, to retain the WBA 140 title & prevent Arguello from becoming the 1st to win titles in 4 divisions -- 43 years ago today.
Here is the WBA resolution I have obtained regarding the Pulev-Gassiev/Itauma situation I posted and wrote in my #boxing newsletter about yesterday. Sign up here: danrafael.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here is the WBA resolution I have obtained regarding the Pulev-Gassiev/Itauma situation I posted and wrote in my #boxing newsletter about yesterday. Sign up here: danrafael.substack.com
#Boxing Notebook: Dalton Smith says Matias will bring out 'the monster' in him; Itauma bout set; Pulev exception details; Lubin future; Zurdo update; #ParoDonovan elim; #ZayasBaraou official; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-d... #MatiasSmith
Notebook: Dalton Smith says Matias will bring out 'the monster' in him
Next Itauma fight set; Pulev exception details; Lubin's future; Zurdo update; Paro-Donovan final eliminator; Zayas-Baraou official; Quick hits; Show and tell double
danrafael.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
#Boxing Notebook: Dalton Smith says Matias will bring out 'the monster' in him; Itauma bout set; Pulev exception details; Lubin future; Zurdo update; #ParoDonovan elim; #ZayasBaraou official; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-d... #MatiasSmith
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter. New sked will hit your inbox Tuesdays: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes #PitbullRoach #InouePicasso
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes #PitbullRoach #InouePicasso
The updated daily fight schedule
I obsess so you don't have to
danrafael.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter. New sked will hit your inbox Tuesdays: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes #PitbullRoach #InouePicasso
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes #PitbullRoach #InouePicasso
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Wladimir Klitschko made the 1st defense of his historic 2nd heavyweight title reign with a devastating 7th-rd KO of unbeaten U.S. Olympian Calvin Brock in a fight I covered at ringside -- 19 years ago today.
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Wladimir Klitschko made the 1st defense of his historic 2nd heavyweight title reign with a devastating 7th-rd KO of unbeaten U.S. Olympian Calvin Brock in a fight I covered at ringside -- 19 years ago today.
My ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Lennox Lewis routed No. 1 contender David Tua to retain the heavyweight title in the 1st heavyweight championship fight I ever covered in what was the 1st of my 125ish trips to Las Vegas -- 25 years ago today.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
My ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Lennox Lewis routed No. 1 contender David Tua to retain the heavyweight title in the 1st heavyweight championship fight I ever covered in what was the 1st of my 125ish trips to Las Vegas -- 25 years ago today.
Check out my video interview with Abdullah Mason ahead of his shot fight vs. Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight title on Turki's loaded Ring magazine card Nov. 22: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxhb...
#boxing #MasonNoakes
#boxing #MasonNoakes
Abdullah Mason With Dan Rafael 11 11 25
YouTube video by Big Fight Weekend
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Check out my video interview with Abdullah Mason ahead of his shot fight vs. Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight title on Turki's loaded Ring magazine card Nov. 22: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxhb...
#boxing #MasonNoakes
#boxing #MasonNoakes
If you want the updated #boxing schedule, take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & it'll hit your inbox in a bit & each Tuesday! Go here: danrafael.substack.com
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #PitbullRoach #FosterFulton #InouePicasso #ItaumaFranklin #ZayasBaraou
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #PitbullRoach #FosterFulton #InouePicasso #ItaumaFranklin #ZayasBaraou
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If you want the updated #boxing schedule, take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & it'll hit your inbox in a bit & each Tuesday! Go here: danrafael.substack.com
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #PitbullRoach #FosterFulton #InouePicasso #ItaumaFranklin #ZayasBaraou
#EubankBenn2 #EspinozaKhegai #BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #PitbullRoach #FosterFulton #InouePicasso #ItaumaFranklin #ZayasBaraou
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when an absolute prime Miguel Cotto outpointed fellow HOFer Shane Mosley in a very good fight to retain the WBA welterweight title at electric Madison Square Garden in a fight I covered at ringside -- 18 years ago today.
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when an absolute prime Miguel Cotto outpointed fellow HOFer Shane Mosley in a very good fight to retain the WBA welterweight title at electric Madison Square Garden in a fight I covered at ringside -- 18 years ago today.
High-grade program & ticket in my #boxing collection from when legendary Marvin Hagler won a hard-fought 15-round decision vs. fellow all-time great Roberto Duran to retain the undisputed middleweight title in one of the 9 "Four Kings" fights of the 1980s -- 42 years ago today.
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
High-grade program & ticket in my #boxing collection from when legendary Marvin Hagler won a hard-fought 15-round decision vs. fellow all-time great Roberto Duran to retain the undisputed middleweight title in one of the 9 "Four Kings" fights of the 1980s -- 42 years ago today.
Victor Conte, the reformed steroid dealer with deep #boxing connections, who became a fierce anti-doping advocate & worked with many fighters, dies at 75. Here is the obit I wrote: danrafael.substack.com/p/victor-con... #RIP
Victor Conte, reformed steroid dealer with deep boxing connections, dies at 75
At center of notorious early 2000s BALCO scandal, went to prison; emerged as fierce anti-doping advocate, worked with many fighters
danrafael.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Victor Conte, the reformed steroid dealer with deep #boxing connections, who became a fierce anti-doping advocate & worked with many fighters, dies at 75. Here is the obit I wrote: danrafael.substack.com/p/victor-con... #RIP
New podcast! My interview with Abdullah Mason ahead of his 135 title shot Nov. 22; recap of Vergil Ortiz's quick destruction of Lubin to set up Ennis bout or did it? + news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/3hlL... #boxing #OrtizLubin
Vergial Ortiz Scores Quick TKO, Abdullah Mason With Dan And Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
open.spotify.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
New podcast! My interview with Abdullah Mason ahead of his 135 title shot Nov. 22; recap of Vergil Ortiz's quick destruction of Lubin to set up Ennis bout or did it? + news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/3hlL... #boxing #OrtizLubin