DAN RAFAEL is a GODSEND!!!!! STOP COMPLAINING!!!!!

[Kevin Malone]

People make those accusations because Rafael has the nerve to actually call promoters, and managers, and complain about other reporters and websites getting information BEFORE him. When the owner of this website broke the entire story about the Super Six and even had the schedule and timeline, THREE DAYS before Rafael, it didn't stop Rafael from going on ESPN and Showtime and parading around as if he broke it. Even Showtime acknowledged that this website broke that story and so did numerous other outlets.

A perfect example. Earlier today we broke a story about Montiel coming off his medical and being back in camp. Then five hours later Rafael puts up the same story, with near IDENTICAL quotes from Montiel, with a few words switched around. Coincidence, I think not.

I'm not gonna get in a pissing match over something so asinine. I enjoy this site and it's news and I enjoy the stuff Rafael brings to the sport. I just don't understand the hostility at all. Why does anyone need to have "credit" as breaking a story anyways? I couldn't care less who "broke" the story as long as I know what's going on.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

I'm not gonna get in a pissing match over something so asinine. I enjoy this site and it's news and I enjoy the stuff Rafael brings to the sport. I just don't understand the hostility at all. Why does anyone need to have "credit" as breaking a story anyways? I couldn't care less who "broke" the story as long as I know what's going on.

YOU might not care because you're not the one out there hustling and tryin to break a story...people who work hard at getting scoops should be given proper credit

i've also noticed Rafael's tendency to claim credit for news that's been on the web HOURS and sometimes DAYS before he reports it

[Kevin Malone]

i've also noticed Rafael's tendency to claim credit for news that's been on the web HOURS and sometimes DAYS before he reports it

Since this is his tendency and you follow him please link me to one of these stories. Should be no problem.

[Hitman932]

Rafael is alright. I just dont like the fact that he wears socks with sandals and a fanny pack to a major media event.

Guy is too comfortable in his job.

[Kevin Malone]

Rafael is alright. I just dont like the fact that he wears socks with sandals and a fanny pack to a major media event.

Guy is too comfortable in his job.

lmao, this post is useless without pics.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Since this is his tendency and you follow him please link me to one of these stories. Should be no problem.

here's one on Valero's death;


http:www.go****yourself/doyourownresearch.com

[Kevin Malone]

here's one on Valero's death;


http:www.go****yourself/doyourownresearch.com

exactly my point. There shouldn't be any research involved. You should be able to go to ESPN.com/boxing and randomly pick 10 stories and most of them would be him taking credit. The sane fans know 99% of the Rafael bashing is horseshit.

[Evil Abed]

Hes an excellent writer.

One of the most dependable sources for boxing information.

He also dosen't sugar coat his opinions.

[check hook]

Dan Rafael is by far the best boxing journalist in MANY years, and is likely to enter the Boxing HOF ****ers.

Guy is EXTREMELY objective and unbiased, despite what u guys constantly moan about.

He has DEVOTED his life to his job. He doesn't go out on weekends. Watches EVERY fight, whether its live or on DVD.

Holds 3+ hour chats EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY, almost without fail, for the fans. Whether you like his personality or not, the guy releases POUNDS of useful information in them and can be pretty funny.

Has SEVERAL blogs released each week, WHICH HE DOES NOT NEED TO DO OR GET PAID TO DO.

Is an EXCELLENT writer.

Updates the schedule DAILY.

His Rankings are THE BEST IN THE WORLD. He POURS over those rankings, makes sure they are PERFECT.

Is EXTREMELY open about everybody in the industry, how the business works, who does what and how good a job he thinks they do.

And is one of the single hardest working guys in the industry.

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Love him or hate him, Dan Rafael is one of THE BEST in the business, I couldn't IMAGINE anybody else being the main guy for ESPN, AND HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED WHEN HE IS GONE.

Trust me. Get to like this guy because there is nobody in ANY other sport that's does what this guy does, and he does it WELL.

Truthfully, it's not that hard to be a decent boxing writer. The standards are very low.

some of the stuff out there is just terrible.

[check hook]

People make those accusations because Rafael has the nerve to actually call promoters, and managers, and complain about other reporters and websites getting information BEFORE him. When the owner of this website broke the entire story about the Super Six and even had the schedule and timeline, THREE DAYS before Rafael, it didn't stop Rafael from going on ESPN and Showtime and parading around as if he broke it. Even Showtime acknowledged that this website broke that story and so did numerous other outlets.

A perfect example. Earlier today we broke a story about Montiel coming off his medical and being back in camp. Then five hours later Rafael puts up the same story, with near IDENTICAL quotes from Montiel, with a few words switched around. Coincidence, I think not.

Why am i not surprised FAT DAN would do something like that



Guys to busy eating cheetos on his couch to get the scoop on anything.

His writing skills are ok, but far from impeccable.