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
Amanda Serrano retains unified women's 126 title in action fight with Reina Tellez + Han keeps 135 belt via technical decision vs. Holm; 'Bomba' upsets Rivera to claim interim 112 title. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/serrano-re... #SerranoTellez
Serrano retains unified women's 126 title in action fight with Tellez
Han keeps lightweight belt via technical decision against Holm; 'Bomba' upsets Rivera to claim interim flyweight title
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January 4, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Amanda Serrano retains unified women's 126 title in action fight with Reina Tellez + Han keeps 135 belt via technical decision vs. Holm; 'Bomba' upsets Rivera to claim interim 112 title. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/serrano-re... #SerranoTellez
Happy 51st birthday today to Emanuel Augustus, who fought everybody tough, gave Floyd one of his hardest fights & was one half of the epic 2001 fight of the year in a decision loss to Micky Ward. Here is the extremely rare program in my #boxing collection.
January 3, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Happy 51st birthday today to Emanuel Augustus, who fought everybody tough, gave Floyd one of his hardest fights & was one half of the epic 2001 fight of the year in a decision loss to Micky Ward. Here is the extremely rare program in my #boxing collection.
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Kick of '26 with a massive #Boxing Notebook: Amanda Serrano, with 3-minute rds, defends vs. Tellez, discusses retirement; Joshua released from hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan off; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-s...
Notebook: Serrano, with 3-minute rounds, defends vs. Tellez
Also discusses her thoughts on retirement; Anthony Joshua released from Nigerian hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan canceled; Quick hits galore; Show and tell
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January 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Kick of '26 with a massive #Boxing Notebook: Amanda Serrano, with 3-minute rds, defends vs. Tellez, discusses retirement; Joshua released from hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan off; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-s...
Today would have been the 62nd birthday of the late, great Pernell Whitaker, longtime P4P king, Olympic gold medalist & 4-division champion. Here's a pic of Pernell with me, writer Tom Hauser & Larry Merchant talking #boxing in the media center at Kovalev-Ward 1 in Nov. 2016.
January 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Today would have been the 62nd birthday of the late, great Pernell Whitaker, longtime P4P king, Olympic gold medalist & 4-division champion. Here's a pic of Pernell with me, writer Tom Hauser & Larry Merchant talking #boxing in the media center at Kovalev-Ward 1 in Nov. 2016.
Card in my #boxing collection from when the late, great Apollo Creed barely retained the heavyweight championship by 15-round split decision over unknown underdog Rocky Balboa in their first epic battle -- 50 years ago today.
January 2, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Card in my #boxing collection from when the late, great Apollo Creed barely retained the heavyweight championship by 15-round split decision over unknown underdog Rocky Balboa in their first epic battle -- 50 years ago today.
Kick of '26 with a massive #Boxing Notebook: Amanda Serrano, with 3-minute rds, defends vs. Tellez, discusses retirement; Joshua released from hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan off; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-s...
Notebook: Serrano, with 3-minute rounds, defends vs. Tellez
Also discusses her thoughts on retirement; Anthony Joshua released from Nigerian hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan canceled; Quick hits galore; Show and tell
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January 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Kick of '26 with a massive #Boxing Notebook: Amanda Serrano, with 3-minute rds, defends vs. Tellez, discusses retirement; Joshua released from hospital; Ioka scores KO in 118 eliminator; Paro-Donovan off; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-s...
New bonus podcast! We discussed the 2025 fight of the year candidates! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/5h33...
#boxing
#boxing
Fight of Year For 2025 | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
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January 1, 2026 at 5:36 AM
New bonus podcast! We discussed the 2025 fight of the year candidates! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/5h33...
#boxing
#boxing
The 2025 Fight Freaks Unite awards continue with KO of the year + the rest of the top 10 and year-by-year winners. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/2025-ko-of...
2025 KO of Year: Norman-Sasaki
Plus the rest of the top 10 in order and past winners year by year
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December 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The 2025 Fight Freaks Unite awards continue with KO of the year + the rest of the top 10 and year-by-year winners. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/2025-ko-of...
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. Wednesday is last day of holiday sale on paid subs! danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith
The updated daily fight schedule
I obsess so you don't have to
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December 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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. Wednesday is last day of holiday sale on paid subs! danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith
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
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith #RochaCuriel2 #MuratallaCruz #ItaumaFranklin #TeofimoShakur #ZayasBaraou #BakhramKelly
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith #RochaCuriel2 #MuratallaCruz #ItaumaFranklin #TeofimoShakur #ZayasBaraou #BakhramKelly
December 30, 2025 at 8:38 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
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith #RochaCuriel2 #MuratallaCruz #ItaumaFranklin #TeofimoShakur #ZayasBaraou #BakhramKelly
#SerranoTellez #KabayelKnyba #MatiasSmith #RochaCuriel2 #MuratallaCruz #ItaumaFranklin #TeofimoShakur #ZayasBaraou #BakhramKelly
Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed 2 of his friends in Nigeria. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/anthony-jo...
Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed 2 of his friends in Nigeria
A note to Fight Freaks Unite readers: I created Fight Freaks Unite in January 2021 and eight months later it also became available for paid subscriptions for additional content — and as a way to help ...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed 2 of his friends in Nigeria. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/anthony-jo...
New bonus podcast! We debated and discussed the 2025 fighter of the year candidates. Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2yKb... #boxing
Fighter of the Year For 2025 Debate | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast
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December 30, 2025 at 4:37 AM
New bonus podcast! We debated and discussed the 2025 fighter of the year candidates. Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2yKb... #boxing
The 2025 Fight Freaks Unite awards kick off with the fighter of year: Terence Crawford + the 5 honorable mentions and year-by-year winners. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/2025-fight...
2025 Fighter of Year: Terence Crawford
Plus the 5 honorable mentions in order; past winners year by year
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December 30, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The 2025 Fight Freaks Unite awards kick off with the fighter of year: Terence Crawford + the 5 honorable mentions and year-by-year winners. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/2025-fight...
#Boxing Notebook: Bam Rodriguez now free agent at height of career as Matchroom deal expires; Zuffa Boxing signings include former titlists; fight results; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter. 2 more days for holiday sale on paid subs! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-b...
Notebook: 'Bam' Rodriguez now a free agent at the height of his career
Zuffa Boxing signings include former world titleholders; fight results; Quick hits; Show & tell
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December 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#Boxing Notebook: Bam Rodriguez now free agent at height of career as Matchroom deal expires; Zuffa Boxing signings include former titlists; fight results; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter. 2 more days for holiday sale on paid subs! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-b...
New podcast! Full recap & thoughts on #InouePicasso card, #YabukiAlvarado, Ibeabuchi loses, news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/6Fwx...
#boxing
#boxing
Naoya Inoue Wins In Saudi Debut, Nakatani Survives Tough Battle + Fight News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap
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December 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
New podcast! Full recap & thoughts on #InouePicasso card, #YabukiAlvarado, Ibeabuchi loses, news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/6Fwx...
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#boxing
Rookie cards in my #boxing collection of the top 2 fighters in the world pound-for-pound in whichever order you choose: Usyk from the 2012 Panini Olympic set & Inoue from 2014 BBM set from Japan.
December 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Rookie cards in my #boxing collection of the top 2 fighters in the world pound-for-pound in whichever order you choose: Usyk from the 2012 Panini Olympic set & Inoue from 2014 BBM set from Japan.
Per sources, some Zuffa #Boxing signees for its league that begins in Jan & will stream on Paramount+: former WBA 140 titlist Jose Valenzuela; former WBA “regular” 147 titlist Radzhab Butaev; 130 Justin Viloria; 135 Eridson Garcia, who upset Taiga Imanaga on Inoue-Picasso card; 160 Vito Mielnicki.
December 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Per sources, some Zuffa #Boxing signees for its league that begins in Jan & will stream on Paramount+: former WBA 140 titlist Jose Valenzuela; former WBA “regular” 147 titlist Radzhab Butaev; 130 Justin Viloria; 135 Eridson Garcia, who upset Taiga Imanaga on Inoue-Picasso card; 160 Vito Mielnicki.
Inoue & Nakatani clear hurdles to Japanese mega fight in May as Inoue routs Picasso, retains undisputed 122 title & Nakatani debuts in division but forced to survive close battle vs. Hernandez. Read/sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/inoue-and-... #InouePicasso
Inoue and Nakatani clear hurdles to Japanese mega fight in May
Inoue routs Picasso to retain undisputed 122 title; Nakatani debuts in division but forced to survive close, hard battle with Hernandez
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December 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Inoue & Nakatani clear hurdles to Japanese mega fight in May as Inoue routs Picasso, retains undisputed 122 title & Nakatani debuts in division but forced to survive close battle vs. Hernandez. Read/sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/inoue-and-... #InouePicasso
Keyshawn Davis, moving up to 140, returns on #TeofimoShakur card; 'Ring 6' show will also include Carrington, Adames in title bouts. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/keyshawn-d...
Keyshawn Davis, moving up to 140, set to return on Teofimo-Shakur card
'Ring 6' show will also include Carrington, Adames in world title bouts
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December 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Keyshawn Davis, moving up to 140, returns on #TeofimoShakur card; 'Ring 6' show will also include Carrington, Adames in title bouts. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/keyshawn-d...
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December 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Nakatani focused on Hernandez as the big one vs. Inoue looms in the spring + Garcia-Teraji canceled, 'Night of the Samurai' rundown & new time. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/nakatani-f... #InouePicasso #NakataniHernandez
Nakatani focused on Hernandez as the big one against Inoue looms
If Japanese stars win Saturday they're due to meet for undisputed junior featherweight title at Tokyo Dome this spring; Garcia-Teraji canceled
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December 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Nakatani focused on Hernandez as the big one vs. Inoue looms in the spring + Garcia-Teraji canceled, 'Night of the Samurai' rundown & new time. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/nakatani-f... #InouePicasso #NakataniHernandez
Rare high-grade rookie card of iconic Jack Johnson in my #boxing collection from when he beat Tommy Burns in rd 14 (by police intervention to keep Burns from being KO'd) in Australia to become 1st Black heavyweight champion -- 117 years ago today. Promoter Hugh McIntosh refereed his 1st fight!
December 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Rare high-grade rookie card of iconic Jack Johnson in my #boxing collection from when he beat Tommy Burns in rd 14 (by police intervention to keep Burns from being KO'd) in Australia to become 1st Black heavyweight champion -- 117 years ago today. Promoter Hugh McIntosh refereed his 1st fight!
If you want to watch #InouePicasso 'Night of the Samurai' PPV on Saturday subscribe to DAZN to order it or get it (and all PPVs like Teofimo-Shakur etc.) included if you sub to the ultimate plan. Go here: prf.hn/click/camref...
December 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
If you want to watch #InouePicasso 'Night of the Samurai' PPV on Saturday subscribe to DAZN to order it or get it (and all PPVs like Teofimo-Shakur etc.) included if you sub to the ultimate plan. Go here: prf.hn/click/camref...
New podcast even on Christmas!! Preview of Night of the Samurai card in Riyadh, including #InouePicasso & #NakataniHernandez! Also thoughts on #JakeJoshua Netflix numbers & more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2C6X... #boxing
Naoya Inoue Returns in "Night of Samurai" Card in Saudi Arabia + Fight News! | BFW Preview Podcast
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December 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
New podcast even on Christmas!! Preview of Night of the Samurai card in Riyadh, including #InouePicasso & #NakataniHernandez! Also thoughts on #JakeJoshua Netflix numbers & more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2C6X... #boxing