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
New podcast! My interview with Stephen Fulton ahead of his 130 title challenge on the #PitbullRoach Premier Boxing Champions PPV, #WhittakerGavazi, #ClarkeTKV, Manny Pacquiao Jr. pro debut recaps, news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/46Rw... #boxing
Stephen Fulton Talks With Dan + Ben Whittaker Quick KO And Fight News | Fight Fraks Unite Recap
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December 1, 2025 at 4:10 AM
New podcast! My interview with Stephen Fulton ahead of his 130 title challenge on the #PitbullRoach Premier Boxing Champions PPV, #WhittakerGavazi, #ClarkeTKV, Manny Pacquiao Jr. pro debut recaps, news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/46Rw... #boxing
Very scarce program in my #boxing collection from when legend Sugar Ray Leonard TKO15 fellow HOFer Wilfred Benitez to win WBC 147 title & in co-feature great Marvin Hagler, in 1st title shot, lost disputed dec to undisputed 160 champ Vito Antuofermo, live on ABC in prime time - 46 yrs ago today.
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Very scarce program in my #boxing collection from when legend Sugar Ray Leonard TKO15 fellow HOFer Wilfred Benitez to win WBC 147 title & in co-feature great Marvin Hagler, in 1st title shot, lost disputed dec to undisputed 160 champ Vito Antuofermo, live on ABC in prime time - 46 yrs ago today.
175 Ben Whittaker dazzles with massive KO1 in Matchroom debut, Eddie Hearn calls him 'absolute superstar in the making'; on Boxxer card, TKV outslugs Frazer Clarke in split decision for vacant British heavyweight title. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/ben-whitta...
Ben Whittaker dazzles with massive 1st-round KO in Matchroom debut
Hearn calls light heavyweight 'an absolute superstar in the making'; elsewhere, 'TKV' edges Clarke for British heavyweight title
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November 30, 2025 at 5:53 AM
175 Ben Whittaker dazzles with massive KO1 in Matchroom debut, Eddie Hearn calls him 'absolute superstar in the making'; on Boxxer card, TKV outslugs Frazer Clarke in split decision for vacant British heavyweight title. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/ben-whitta...
Extremely limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Terence Crawford won a near-shutout decision over No. 1 contender Ray Beltran to retain the WBO 135 title & win the vacant Ring magazine title -- 11 yrs ago today.
November 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Extremely limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Terence Crawford won a near-shutout decision over No. 1 contender Ray Beltran to retain the WBO 135 title & win the vacant Ring magazine title -- 11 yrs ago today.
BIG #Boxing Notebook: Zurdo Ramirez decision to face David Benavidez angers Jai Opetaia; Richard Torrez back in eliminator mix; Kazuto Ioka set for 118 debut in elim; WBC title shakeup at 108; Quick hits; Show & tell double. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-z...
Notebook: Zurdo's decision to face Benavidez angers Opetaia and team
Richard Torrez back in heavyweight title eliminator mix; four-division titlist Ioka set for eliminator in fifth weight class; WBC title shakeup at junior flyweight; Quick hits; Show and tell double
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November 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
BIG #Boxing Notebook: Zurdo Ramirez decision to face David Benavidez angers Jai Opetaia; Richard Torrez back in eliminator mix; Kazuto Ioka set for 118 debut in elim; WBC title shakeup at 108; Quick hits; Show & tell double. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-z...
Extremely rare site duratran poster that hung in MGM Grand light box during fight week in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out mandatory challenger Michael Katsidis in rd 9 to retains the lineal and unified lightweight title — 15 yrs ago today.
November 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Extremely rare site duratran poster that hung in MGM Grand light box during fight week in my #boxing collection from when HOFer Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out mandatory challenger Michael Katsidis in rd 9 to retains the lineal and unified lightweight title — 15 yrs ago today.
Recent addition to my #boxing collection: credential from #UsykDubois2 undisputed heavyweight title fight.
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Recent addition to my #boxing collection: credential from #UsykDubois2 undisputed heavyweight title fight.
Fresh to my #boxing collection: plastic ringside ticket with commemorative box from “The Ring IV: Night of the Champions” card last week in Riyadh.
#BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes
#BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Fresh to my #boxing collection: plastic ringside ticket with commemorative box from “The Ring IV: Night of the Champions” card last week in Riyadh.
#BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes
#BenavidezYarde #NormanHaney #BamMartinez #MasonNoakes
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Tyson Fury outpointed HOFer Wladimir Klitschko to end his historic 2nd title reign and win the three-belt unified and lineal heavyweight championship -- 10 years ago today.
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Tyson Fury outpointed HOFer Wladimir Klitschko to end his historic 2nd title reign and win the three-belt unified and lineal heavyweight championship -- 10 years ago today.
New podcast even on #Thanksgiving! My interview with Lamont Roach Jr. ahead of Pitbull Cruz fight topping PBC PPV on Prime Dec. 6 event; #WhittakerGavazi & #ClarkeTKV previews; pro debut of Manny Pacquiao's son; news of the week! Listen, rate, sub, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/3721... #boxing
Hear Lamont Roach With Dan, English Main Events Saturday + Manny Pacquiao Jr Pro Debut | BFW Preview Podcast
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November 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
New podcast even on #Thanksgiving! My interview with Lamont Roach Jr. ahead of Pitbull Cruz fight topping PBC PPV on Prime Dec. 6 event; #WhittakerGavazi & #ClarkeTKV previews; pro debut of Manny Pacquiao's son; news of the week! Listen, rate, sub, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/3721... #boxing
Extremely rare site duratran poster that hung in MGM Grand light box for fight week in my #boxing collection from the epic 3rd fight between legends Marco Antonio Barrera & Erik Morlaes, who fought the unforgettable fight of the year 21 years ago today.
November 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Extremely rare site duratran poster that hung in MGM Grand light box for fight week in my #boxing collection from the epic 3rd fight between legends Marco Antonio Barrera & Erik Morlaes, who fought the unforgettable fight of the year 21 years ago today.
My ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when I covered the 3rd epic battle between HOF legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, who produced the 2004 fight of the year -- 21 years ago today.
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
My ringside credential in my #boxing collection from when I covered the 3rd epic battle between HOF legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, who produced the 2004 fight of the year -- 21 years ago today.
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Heralded British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/whittaker-... #WhittakerGavazi
Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal begins
Heralded light heavyweight headlines at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday
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November 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Heralded British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/whittaker-... #WhittakerGavazi
Heralded British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/whittaker-... #WhittakerGavazi
Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal begins
Heralded light heavyweight headlines at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday
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November 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Heralded British light heavyweight Ben Whittaker set for next step in career as Matchroom Boxing deal at home vs. Gavazi on Saturday. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/whittaker-... #WhittakerGavazi
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November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
If you have enjoyed my #boxing newsletter, take advantage of the Holiday Subscription Sale for yourself or give a gift to the Fight Freak in your life! Go here: danrafael.substack.com/subscribe?co...
Limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Canelo Alvarez easily stopped Kermit Cintron in rd 5 to retain the WBC 154 title -- 14 years ago today.
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Canelo Alvarez easily stopped Kermit Cintron in rd 5 to retain the WBC 154 title -- 14 years ago today.
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#Boxing Notebook: Matias' positive test was for amount below allowable threshold, 140 defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Sat's pro debut; T. Inoue wins WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-m...
Notebook: Matias' positive test for amount below allowable threshold
140 title defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Saturday's pro debut; Takuma Inoue wins vacant WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell
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November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#Boxing Notebook: Matias' positive test was for amount below allowable threshold, 140 defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Sat's pro debut; T. Inoue wins WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-m...
Limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when future HOFer Vasiliy Lomachenko made Nichols Walters quit after rd 7 to retain the WBO 130 title during a stretch when he made 4 challengers in a row quit -- 9 years ago today.
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when future HOFer Vasiliy Lomachenko made Nichols Walters quit after rd 7 to retain the WBO 130 title during a stretch when he made 4 challengers in a row quit -- 9 years ago today.
#Boxing Notebook: Matias' positive test was for amount below allowable threshold, 140 defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Sat's pro debut; T. Inoue wins WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-m...
Notebook: Matias' positive test for amount below allowable threshold
140 title defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Saturday's pro debut; Takuma Inoue wins vacant WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell
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November 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#Boxing Notebook: Matias' positive test was for amount below allowable threshold, 140 defense vs. Smith may be allowed to go on; Pacquiao Jr. preps for Sat's pro debut; T. Inoue wins WBC 118 title; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-m...
I joined iFL TV to discuss all 4 title fights from Saturday, #BenavidezYarde, #NormanHaney, #BamMartinez, #MasonNoakes as well as #JakeJoshua, more! Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfQQ... #boxing
'EDDIE S*** ON THE GUY FOR NO REASON' - DAN RAFAEL DOESN'T HOLD BACK IN HIS REACTION TO RING IV CARD
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November 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I joined iFL TV to discuss all 4 title fights from Saturday, #BenavidezYarde, #NormanHaney, #BamMartinez, #MasonNoakes as well as #JakeJoshua, more! Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfQQ... #boxing
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & a new sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#WhittakerGavazi #PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
#WhittakerGavazi #PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
The updated daily fight schedule
I obsess so you don't have to
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November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
THE #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & take a few seconds & sign up for my newsletter & a new sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update...
#WhittakerGavazi #PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
#WhittakerGavazi #PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
Scarce thin cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection from when Sugar Ray Leonard made fellow all-time legend Roberto Duran infamously quit in rd 8 of their "no mas" rematch to regain the welterweight title -- 45 years ago today.
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Scarce thin cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection from when Sugar Ray Leonard made fellow all-time legend Roberto Duran infamously quit in rd 8 of their "no mas" rematch to regain the welterweight title -- 45 years ago today.
Program in my #boxing collection from when Sugar Ray Leonard made fellow all-time legend Roberto Duran infamously quit in rd 8 of their rematch in the "no mas" fight to regain the welterweight title -- 45 years ago today.
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Program in my #boxing collection from when Sugar Ray Leonard made fellow all-time legend Roberto Duran infamously quit in rd 8 of their rematch in the "no mas" fight to regain the welterweight title -- 45 years ago today.
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
#PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #TsutsumiDonaire #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
#PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #TsutsumiDonaire #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 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
#PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #TsutsumiDonaire #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso
#PitbullRoach #JanibekLara #FosterFulton #RamosMosley #PachecoSadjo #JackMikaelian2 #TsutsumiDonaire #JakeJoshua #InouePicasso