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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 22m

Deontay Wilder-Jai Opetaia possible as #FuryJoshua co-feature; former heavyweight titlist has accepted offer to face lineal cruiserweight champion, who would move up in weight. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/deontay-wi...

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Deontay Wilder-Jai Opetaia possible as the Fury-Joshua co-feature

Former heavyweight titlist has accepted an offer to face the lineal cruiserweight champion, who would move up in weight

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 3h

Programs in my #boxing collection -- the official one from the arena & the newsstand version -- from the legendary rematch & WBC/WBO 168 unification fight between British greats Nigel Benn & Chris Eubank, which was ruled a draw -- 33 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 3h

Program in my #boxing collection from best heavyweight title fight I've covered, when Tyson Fury KO'd Deontay Wilder in rd 11 to retain lineal/WBC titles in their 3rd fight, the epic 2021 fight of the year that had 5 knockdowns & unmitigated violence, which I covered in Las Vegas -- 5 yrs ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Poster in my #boxing collection when 5 months after Diego Corrales TKO10 Jose Luis Castillo to unify 135 titles in perhaps greatest fight of all time they met again. Castillo missed weight by 3.5 lbs & KO'd Corrales in rd 4 of another blistering fight, which I was ringside for - 21 yrs ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New podcast!!! My interview with WBA 126 titlist Brandon Figueroa ahead of his Oct. 17 defense vs. Kameda on #TheFight on DAZN & TNT Sports; preview of #SchofieldBahdi card; #CaneloMbilli undercard; more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! www.spreaker.com/episode/floy... #boxing

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Floyd Schofield Battles Lucas Bahdi + Brandon Figueroa Joins Us And Fight News | BFW Preview Podcast

A Two Title Fight Card in Chicago to go over and also the WBA featherweight champ joins us, as part of the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!" Host T.J

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#Boxing Notebook: Jermall Charlo off Oct. 17 card, extending layoff; Ryan-Teofimo talks begin; Chisora ending brief retirement; Alimkhanuly-Bank deal made for vacant WBO 168 belt; Barboza-Duarte on tap; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter! danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-i...

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Notebook: Injured Jermall Charlo off Oct. 17 card, extending layoff

Ryan Garcia-Teofimo Lopez talks commence; Chisora ending brief retirement, eyes WBA titlist Gassiev; Alimkhanuly-Bank deal made for vacant WBO 168 belt; Barboza-Duarte on tap; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Super rare site poster that hung in Mandalay Bay's light box in my #boxing collection from when Joel Casamayor won a spit decision vs. Diego Corrales in their 3rd fight to win the trilogy & the vacant WBC 135 title (Corrales was 4 lbs overweight & stripped) -- 20 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Lennox Lewis, dominated and stopped Tommy Morrison in rd 6 of their nontitle fight -- 31 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The 2027 International Boxing Hall of Fame ballots are out. I vote in five categories. See all of the ballots I received, all of the newcomers, and the rules for voting in my story -- and sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/2027-hall-...

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2027 Hall of Fame ballots are out

I vote in five categories. See all of the ballots I received

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I joined Steve Kim & Mario Lopez on their 3 Knockdown Rule podcast this week for a good discussion on several #boxing topics. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiyF...

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THE 3KR #150 | DAN RAFAEL INTERVIEW | DANA WHITE & EDDIE HEARN CLASH

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

THE free #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... #IglesiasZaren #SchofieldBahdi #FundoraHadribeaj #NavarreteFoster #SmithPuello #FuryJoshua

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The updated daily fight schedule

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If you want the free 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 #IglesiasZaren #SchofieldBahdi #DuboisWardley2 #FundoraHadribeaj #NavarreteFoster #SmithPuello #CaneloMbilli #FuryJoshua

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New podcast! Recap of Whittaker's survival vs. Wallace; another Dana White-Eddie Hearn battle over #FuryJoshua; thoughts on new HOF ballot additions; Ryan-Teofimo talks; more news of week; Sugar Ray Robinson celebration! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-... #boxing

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Ben Whittaker Wins Matchroom Main Event + Ryan Garcia-Teofimo Lopez Heating Up? And HOF Ballot News | Fight Freaks Unite Recap - Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy 61st birthday today to all-time ring warrior Micky Ward! Here's an incredibly rare site poster in my #boxing collection from his career-defining victory over HOFer Arturo Gatti in the first fight of their iconic trilogy.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

86 years ago today all-time P4P No. 1 Sugar Ray Robinson made his pro debut with a 2nd-round TKO of Joe Echevarria. Here is his rookie card from the 1947 D. Cummings & Son #boxing candy set from Scotland in my collection. Most undervalued card in the sport.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Poster in my #boxing collection from James Toney moved up to heavyweight & stopped fellow HOFer Evander Holyfield in rd 9 & Joe Casamayor stopped Diego Corrales in 130 title eliminator in a great fight that kicked off their trilogy in the co-feature -- 23 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Lennox Lewis blew away Andrew Golota in rd 1 to retain the WBC heavyweight title & fellow HOFer Arturo Gatti, my all-time favorite fighter, TKO5 Gabriel Ruelas to retain the IBF 130 title in the epic 1997 fight of the year -- 29 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Roy Jones stopped Bryant Brannon in rd 2 to retain the IBF 168 title in his final fight in the division & Ike Quartey W12 Oba Carr to retain the WBA 147 title -- 30 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

How much longer with the Saudis pour money into #boxing & is #FuryJoshua the last really big one? We discuss. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a355...

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Turki Alalshikh Ridiculous Purses Ceasing?

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ben Whittaker fends off late-charging Conor Wallace in 175 title eliminator to become a Bivol mandatory but 1st could be a rematch; blue-chip 154 prospect Odel Kamara shines in pro debut. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/whittaker-... #WhittakerWallace

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Whittaker fends off late-charging Wallace in 175 title eliminator

Becomes one of Bivol’s mandatory challengers; both talk up rematch; blue-chip 154 prospect Odel Kamara shines in pro debut

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Scarce program in my #boxing collection from when Floyd Mayweather scored a one-sided 8th-round TKO of Genaro Hernandez to win the WBC 130 title, the 1st world title of his legendary career -- 28 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#Boxing Notes: Whittaker dismisses Wallace as ‘stepping stone’; #KabayelHysa heavyweight title fight set; Kessler ending 13-yr retirement; Bentley signs with Zuffa, will face Mosley; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-w... #WhittakerWallace

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Notebook: Whittaker dismisses Wallace as a ‘stepping stone’

They meet in 175 eliminator; Kabayel-Hysa heavyweight title fight done deal; Kessler ending 13-year retirement; Bentley’s signing with Zuffa official, will face Mosley Jr.; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua relaxed, respectful at mega-fight kickoff press conference to announce showdown a decade in the making. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/fury-joshu... #FuryJoshua

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Fury, Joshua relaxed, respectful at mega-fight kickoff press conference

Former heavyweight champions face off to announce all-British showdown that has been a decade in the making

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Scarce oversize program in my #boxing collection from when legend FelixT rinidad ended a 2½-year retirement & drilled Ricardo Mayorga in rd 8 of a fantastic middleweight battle, the final win of his HOF career, which I covered ringside at rocking Madison Square Garden -- 22 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Fury, Joshua relaxed, respectful at mega-fight kickoff press conference

Former heavyweight champions face off to announce all-British showdown that has been a decade in the making

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New podcast!!! #WhittakerWallace preview; tons on all things #FuryJoshua kickoff press conference; #CaneloMbilli card stuff, much more news of the week! Listen, rate, subscribe, enjoy! www.spreaker.com/episode/tyso... #boxing

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Tyson Fury - Anthony Joshua Meet Media + Ben Whittaker Headlines In England And More | BFW Preview Podcast - Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Program in my #boxing collection from when the great Lennox Lewis knocked out Frank Bruno in the 7th round to retain the WBC heavyweight title in a massive all-British showdown at what is now Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales -- 33 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: Queensberry confirms what I reported in my notebook yesterday: Agit Kabayel will defend the WBC heavyweight title vs. Nelson Hysa on Nov. 28 on DAZN at 60,000-seat Merkur Spiel Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany. #boxing #KabayelHysa

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On the anniversary of the legendary "Thrilla in Manila," the epic third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, we discussed one of the greatest and most iconic fights in #boxing history. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM9...

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Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Thrilla in Manila

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

51 yrs ago today, Muhammad Ali TKO14 Joe Frazier in their 3rd fight, a battle of aging legends, to retain the heavyweight title in the iconic "Thrilla in Manila." As Ali said after, "It was like death. Closest thing to dying that I know of." Here's a glove signed by both in my #boxing collection.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Boxing Notes: #CaneloMbilli moving forward in Riyadh despite concerns; Bentley signs with Zuffa, will vacate title; latest on Kabayel defense; Gassiev upset with WBA; Shakur-Russell?; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-c...

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Notebook: Canelo-Mbilli moving forward in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 31

Bentley signs with Zuffa, will vacate title; latest on Kabayel defense; Gassiev upset with WBA; Takuma Inoue wins Nasukawa rematch; Shakur-Russell?; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Rare site poster displayed at host hotel Caesars Atlantic City in my #boxing collection from when Kelly Pavlik rose from a 2nd-rd knockdown & rallied for a punishing 7th-rd KO of Jermain Taylor to win the lineal/unified 160 title in a great fight I covered at ringside -- 19 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

THE free #boxing schedule is updated as it is daily. Check it out & sign up for my newsletter. New sked will hit your inbox each Tuesday: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update... #WhittakerWallace #IglesiasZaren #DuboisWardley2 #FundoraHadribeaj #NavarreteFoster #CaneloMbilli #JoshuaFury

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The updated daily fight schedule

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you want the free 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 #WhittakerWallace #SchofieldBahdi #DuboisWardley2 #FundoraHadribeaj #NavarreteFoster #SmithPuello #CaneloMbilli #JoshuaFury

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Poster in my #boxing collection from when Bernard Hopkins scored massive upset in 1-sided 12th-rd demolition of fellow HOFer Felix Trinidad to become undisputed at 160 in fight I covered ringside at MSG 2 weeks after being ppd after 9/11 - 25 yrs ago today. 1 of my most memorable nights at ringside.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Gorgeous LeRoy Neiman art site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Larry Holmes got off the deck from a brutal knockdown in rd 7 to rally for an 11th-rd TKO & retained the WBC heavyweight title in his rematch with Earnie Shavers -- 47 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Very scarce 4-page heavy stock program in my #boxing collection from when Lloyd Honeyghan stopped HOFer Donald Curry in rd 6 to win the undisputed 147 title on a @trboxing card on Showtime in a GARGANTUAN upset -- 40 yrs ago today. Here are all 4 pages.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I joined my pal Chris Mannix to discuss the latest issues with #FuryJoshua. Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-amv... #boxing

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Is Fury vs. Joshua in Jeopardy? Dan Rafael and Chris Mannix Break It Down

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when the legendary Marvin Hagler stopped bloody Alan Minter to win the undisputed middleweight title and begin one of the most historic 160 title reigns ever — 46 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Extremely limited Showtime poster in my #boxing collection from when Jermall Charlo W12 Sergiy Derevyanchenko to retain the WBC 160 title & Jermell Charlo TKO8 Jeison Rosario to unify three 154 titles on a PPV card -- 6 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#Boxing Notebook: With Collazo injured, new challenger for Sandoval; does postponement loom for #CaneloMbilli?; Rahman loses return from 12-year retirement; Goodman focused on goal; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-w...

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Notebook: With Collazo injured, a new challenger for Sandoval

Does postponement loom for Canelo-Mbilli?; ex-heavyweight champ Rahman loses return from 12-year retirement; Goodman focused on goal; Perez-Rivera interim title bout set; Quick hits; Show & tell

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#FuryJoshua in jeopardy over Dana White’s involvement after Netflix & Turki Alalshikh announced he’d promote fight but Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn says that's prohibited in his contract. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/fury-joshu...

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Fury-Joshua showdown in jeopardy over Dana White’s involvement

Netflix and Alalshikh announced he’d promote fight but Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn says that is prohibited in his contract

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Strong possibility that #CaneloMbilli will be postponed and moved out of Riyadh? We discussed the reasons. Check out the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMxo... #boxing

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Canelo Fight Now NOT October 31?!

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Program in my #boxing collection from when the great Oleksandr Usykaa W12 Anthony Joshua in am upset in their 1st fight to win the unified WBO/IBF/WBA heavyweight titles -- 5 years ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rare cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection displayed at Caesars AC for card I covered, when Wladimir Klitschko survived 3 knockdowns & otherwise dominated Sam Peter in title eliminator & fellow HOFer Miguel Cotto TKO'd Ricardo Torres in wild shootout to keep 140 title - 21 yrs ago today.

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Dan Rafael @danrafael1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Program in my #boxing collection from when big underdog Oliver McCall shockingly knocked out Lennox Lewis in the 2nd round in a huge upset to win the WBC heavyweight title in their first fight -- 32 years ago today.

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