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Please join us for the BetUS #boxing show on Friday at 1 p.m. ET! We will preview & pick fights, take viewer comments & questions & help us all make a few bucks. TJ & I combined to go 7-0 last week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8a7... #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #NormanCuevas

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Thank you to all my paid subscribers! Without you Fight Freaks Unite wouldn't exist! I've worked hard on the newsletter/website & it's gratifying to be in the Substack top 100 sports bestsellers! If you want to join the fun/support independent journalism subscribe here: tinyurl.com/57hbdcvu #boxing

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New pod! My interview with Tim Tszyu ahead of next week's ring return; #ZepedaFarmer2, #MayerRyan2 card previews; news of the week; big fight anniversary memories! Listen, rate, sub, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/2S80... #boxing

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Happy anniversary today to my wife! Our championship reign at 21 years and counting!

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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: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update... #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #TszyuSpencer #JoyceHrgovic #EnnisStanionis #EubankBenn #CaneloScull

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#Boxing Notebook: Brian Norman sees big picture ahead of Cuevas defense; Oscar Collazo embraces hostile turf; Gabriela Fundora to defend undisputed title; MVP signs 4; Matchroom signs unbeaten heavyweight;Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-1...

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Thank you to all my paid subscribers! Without you Fight Freaks Unite wouldn't exist! I've worked hard on the newsletter/website & it's gratifying to be in the Substack top 100 sports bestsellers! If you want to join the fun/support independent journalism subscribe here: tinyurl.com/57hbdcvu #boxing

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#Boxing Notebook: Brian Norman sees big picture ahead of Cuevas defense; Oscar Collazo embraces hostile turf; Gabriela Fundora to defend undisputed title; MVP signs 4; Matchroom signs unbeaten heavyweight;Quick hits; Show & tell. Read/sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-1...

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Had great interview with Tim Tszyu on the upcoming Spencer fight, his October loss, a possible Thurman fight & more. Thanks for the time! We'll play it an upcoming podcast. Subscribe here for an alert when it drops: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Navarrete to defend 130 title vs. unbeaten Suarez, Muratalla-Abdullaev set for interim 135 belt & Santillan back in action on Top Rank/ESPN card. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/navarrete-... #NavarreteSuarez

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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: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update... #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #TszyuSpencer #JoyceHrgovic #EnnisStanionis #EubankBenn #CaneloScull

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The Hall of Fame #boxing writer, editor & legendary personality Bert Sugar died 13 years ago today. He was a mentor to me early in my career & became a good friend. Lot of good times with him at fights. He wrote several books on boxing & other sports. Sent me a signed one in 2006.

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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 #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #TszyuSpencer #EnnisStanionis #EubankBenn #GarciaRomero #CaneloScull

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Happy 49th birthday today to HOFer Wladimir Klitschko! Here's the site poster from Germany in my #boxing collection from when he won a heavyweight world title for the first time. He would appear in my world heavyweight title fights (29) than anyone who ever lived.

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#Boxing Notebook: Zayas now Fundora's mandatory, summer bout on deck; Kambosos looks ahead to Hitchins title shot; HOF writer Colin Hart dies; forer lightweight titlist Livingstone Bramble dies; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-z...

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HBO & local cc poster in my #boxing collection from when Danny Garcia dropped & outpointed HOFer Erik Morales in their 1st fight to win the vacant WBC 140 title that had been stripped from the overweight Morales, which I covered at ringside -- 13 years ago today.

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Site poster from Germany in my #boxing collection from when the great Wladimir Klitschko KO'd Derrick Jefferson in rd 2 to retain the WBO heavyweight title in the 1st defense of his 1st title reign -- 24 years ago today.

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New pod! Thoughts on George Foreman; my interview with Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington ahead of his 126 eliminator on Sat's Top Rank card; recaps of #FundoraBooker card & #KambososWyllie; news of the week; Gatti fight anniversary memories. Listen, sub, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/5SdR... #boxing

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Scarce thin cardboard site poster, credential & ticket in my #boxing collection from the legendary battle that launched the late, great Arturo Gatti, my all-time favorite fighter, to stardom, a comeback KO of Wilson Rodriguez to retain the IBF 130 title for the 1st time -- 29 years ago today.

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Sebastian Fundora dominates, stops Chordale Booker in 4th round to retain unified 154 title; Jesus Ramos batters Schramm in 7th rd TKO; Elijah Garcia escapes with split decision vs. Terrell Gausha. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/fundora-do... #FundoraBooker

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Iconic two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman dies; Olympic gold medalist, preacher, pitchman, grill entrepreneur was 76. Please read my obituary & perhaps sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/iconic-two...

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Very limited HBO poster in my #boxing collection from when then-lineal lightweight champion Joel Casamayor stopped Michael Katsidis in rd 10 of a wild & close fight in which Katsidis was down 3 times and Casamayor once. A closet classic -- 17 years ago today.

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#Boxing Notes: Unified 154 titlist Fundora back in action for 1st defense vs. Booker; Reynoso no longer training Teofimo or Ryan; Crawford done at 154; Baumgardner signs with MVP; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-f... #FundoraBooker

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#Boxing Notes: Unified 154 titlist Fundora back in action for 1st defense vs. Booker; Reynoso no longer training Teofimo or Ryan; Crawford done at 154; Baumgardner signs with MVP; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-f... #FundoraBooker

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Sad news: The legendary former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who ultimately would transcend #boxing, has died. He was 76. An amazing life and career. #RIP

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Rare heavy stock cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Roy Jones, then P4P No. 1, was shockingly DQ'd, costing him his perfect record & the WBC light heavyweight title in controversial fashion (avenged by vicious KO1 a 5 months later) -- 28 years ago today.

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Oversize program mostly in Japanese in my #boxing collection from when the absolute prime Mike Tyson knocked out former titlist Tony Tubbs in the second round in Tokyo to retain the undisputed heavyweight title -- 37 years ago today.

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Join us for the BetUSTV #boxing show on Friday at 1 pm ET! We'll preview & pick fights as well as take viewer questions & comments! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC0N... #FundoraBooker #KambososWyllie

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Cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia's next defense set against obscure foe on May 13, but he's looking ahead with a unification bout against Zurdo Ramirez on his mind. Read my story & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/cruiserwei...

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New podcast! My interview with Brian Norman Jr., who makes his 1st WBO 147 title defense next week; #FundoraBooker card & #KambososWyllie peviews; news of the week; big fight anniversary memories! Listen, rate, sub, enjoy! open.spotify.com/episode/0yUP... #boxing

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Scarce program in my #boxing collection from when then-heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi scored a crushing KO of future titlist Chris Byrd -- 26 years ago today. Ike never fought again because of a long prison sentence. Comeback attempts never panned out, including a recent one.

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I joined Boxing Social this week to discuss TKO's new #boxing promotion, #TankRoach rematch, the times Square card, #TaylorSerrano trilogy, more! Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4klU...

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Sources: Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Jake Paul exhibition was in works until Davis draw with Lamont Roach; Tank instead invokes rematch right, June sequel planned. Read my story for details, including #TankRoach PPV total, and sign up for my #boxing newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/sources-ta...

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I joined Boxing News to discuss several #boxing topics, including #BallDoheny, TKO/Dana White plans, Canelo, Usyk-Dubois/Parker situation, #EubankBenn, #TankRoach rematch plans, Jake Paul & more! Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbMd...

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25 years ago this week had my 1st day on the job as #boxing writer for USA TODAY, biggest paper in the U.S. then. Seen a few fights, traveled a few places, met a few people, learned a few things, wrote a few stories & had a few laughs along the way. Been a glorious ride.

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Incredibly rare site duratran poster that hung in an MGM Grand light box during fight week and a program in my #boxing collection from when the great Erik Morales outpointed fellow Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao in the unforgettable 1st fight of their trilogy -- 20 years ago today. Top Rank Boxing

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After much doubt, #boxing to be on the Olympic menu for Los Angeles 2028 after IOC executive board's vote for inclusion makes it a formality. Read my story & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/after-much...

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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: danrafael.substack.com/p/the-update... #FundoraBooker #KambososWyllie #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #TszyuSpencer #JoyceHrgovic

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19 years ago today Somsak Sithchatchawal TKO10 Mahyar Monshipour to win the WBA 122 title in one of greatest fights ever & 2006 FOY. I have it behind Corrales-Castillo for best fight of this century. Mind boggling violence & balls. Oooh la la la la! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQJQ... #IYKYK

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Site poster & program in my #boxing collection from when GGG W12 Daniel Jacobs to retain the unified 160 title & Chocolatito lost the WBC 115 title in a robbery (though a sensational 1st fight) vs. Sor Rungvisai on a card I covered at ringside -- 8 years ago today.

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Scarce program in my #boxing collection from when HOFers Floyd Mayweather & the late Diego Corrales both scored easy wins vs. solid foes on the same HBO card to retain 130 titles as they moved toward their eventual showdown -- 25 years ago today.

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Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Mike Tyson scored a 7th-round KO of Razor Ruddock that some viewed as too quick in their 1st fight -- 34 years ago today.

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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 #FundoraBooker #KambososWyllie #ZepedaFarmer2 #MayerRyan2 #TszyuSpencer #EnnisStanionis #EubankBenn #GarciaRomero #CaneloScull

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GIANT #Boxing Notebook: Turki Alalshikh finalizes #CaneloScull card; Fundora interview; Navarrete defense details; new Kambosos foe; 'Venado' return update; Japan title card set; Ohtani/Inoue night; Quick hits; Show & tell. Read & sign up for my newsletter: danrafael.substack.com/p/notebook-a...

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Poster from France in my #boxing collection from when Jean Marc Mormeck outpointed the late O'Neil Bell to regain the unified cruiserweight title in a rematch of their 1st epic slugfest -- 18 years ago today.

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Happy 30th birthday today to Claressa Shields, the P4P No. 1 female boxer in the world! Here's her rookie card in my #boxing collection from the 2016 U.S. Olympic Hopefuls set.

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Poster in my #boxing collection from when the great Juan Manuel Marquez outpointed fellow HOFer Marco Antonio Barrera to win the WBC 130 title in a fight I covered at ringside -- 18 years ago today.

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Site poster in my #boxing collection from when Sergio Martinez survived a knockdown & stopped Matthew Macklin in rd 11 to retain the lineal middleweight title in a fight I covered at ringside -- 13 years ago today.

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Hilton issued post card advertising ticket sales & press kit in my #boxing collection from when Julio Cesar Chavez TKO'd Meldrick Taylor with 2 seconds left in a historic comeback & most controversial stoppage ever to unify 140 belts in the 1990s fight of the decade -- 35 years ago today.

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