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Dan Rafael
@DanRafael1
The Boxing Guy per Conor McGregor & 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for career excellence in boxing journalism. Newsletter: danrafael.substack.com
Northern Virginia
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    Dan Rafael
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    Jan 13, 2021
    Hi #FightFreaks! I'm proud to announce the launch of my #boxing newsletter/website called "Fight Freaks Unite"!! Please go here and sign up and it will be emailed to you regularly: danrafael.substack.com/welcome Tell your boxing friends to check it out and subscribe! Please enjoy!
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    Dan Rafael
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    Jun 7, 2021
    Floyd on way back to dressing room. #MayweatherPaul #boxing
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    Dan Rafael
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    Nov 22, 2020
    Replying to @AnthonySabatini
    You need mental help. What a horse shit and pathetic view. Shame on you.
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    Dan Rafael
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    Feb 19, 2022
    From ⁦@Canelo⁩ IG story. So true!! Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.
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    Dan Rafael
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    Sep 25, 2021
    Usyk probably punched a Hall of Fame ticket by beating Joshua with no controversy. Dominating cruiserweight champion, was undisputed, longtime P4P guy and now holds three of the four heavyweight titles. Throw in an Olympic gold medal. That's HOF stuff. #boxing #JoshuaUsyk
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    Dan Rafael
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    May 2, 2024
    BREAKING: Per multiple sources with knowledge of the results, Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned PED Ostarine in a VADA test related to the Haney fight. #boxing
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    Dan Rafael
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    Nov 17, 2021
    People moaning @Canelo is somehow ducking 160-Charlo or twice-stripped 168 titlist Benavidez because he'd rather make history by fighting cruiserweight titlist Makabu, a 200-pound southpaw with real power, who is much bigger than him? Gimme a fucking break. #boxing @CANELOTEAM
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    Dan Rafael
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    Jun 7, 2021
    Final ⁦@CompuBox⁩ #MayweatherPaul #boxing
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    Dan Rafael
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    May 7, 2020
    To the @GGGBoxing haters on my timeline: GGG was 345–5 as an amateur (Olympic silver). As a pro, he's 40-1-1, 35 KOs (arguably 42-0), had record-setting 160 title reign, is one of greatest punchers in history & never been dropped or visibly hurt. He'd compete with any 160 ever.
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    Dan Rafael
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    May 6, 2024
    Seems that way. He liked Munguia. Respected him. Knew he was way ahead. Showed compassion to hold him up and not fire another big shot. That’s how I see it.
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    Chris Mannix
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    May 6, 2024
    The oft discussed moment in the 12th — did Canelo allow Munguia to make it to the final bell?
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    Dan Rafael
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    Mar 22, 2025
    Saldy, Ali, Frazier and now Foreman are all gone. They were the three greatest heavyweights of the greatest heavyweight era in history and each participated in iconic bouts against each other. #boxing
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    Dan Rafael
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    Apr 21, 2024
    Yes, Garcia won. Props to him. But let’s not forget he was 3.2 pounds over 140, meaning he didn’t suffer to cit those last few pounds like Haney did. A big win and a the weight advantage can both. E true. #boxing #HaneyGarcia
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    Dan Rafael
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    Aug 9, 2022
    Per sources: A deal for #SpenceCrawford is nearing completion & the fight is penciled in for Nov. 12 or 19, likely in Las Vegas, assuming it's finalized. PBC is already looking at undercard possibilities with WBA "regular" 147 titlist Eimantas Stanionis likely to appear. #boxing
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    Dan Rafael
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    Aug 27, 2023
    That’s a low blow. #UsykDubois #boxing
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