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Chat with Dan Rafael
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Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for five years as the boxing writer for USA Today.
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Joe Sailor (USS The Sullivans, Med Sea)
Rate who's more full of pure, unadulterated crap: David Haye, Floyd Jr, or Valuev's poop.
Dan Rafael (11:56 AM)
Greetings Fight Freaks and welcome to our weekly chat. Couple of things -- there is no notebeook today but there are new blogs and plenty of news stories up as well as a video of my ESPNEWS appearance last night regarding the Margarito license and the upcoming fight with Pacquiao. The schedule is also updated. Anyway, there is always much to discuss and BBQs to plan. So let's get to it.
Duff (Boston, MA)
Margarito gets a license in Texas and Kimbo Slice leaving MMA for boxing. What did the freaks do to deserve this?
Dan Rafael (11:58 AM)
Apparently, somebody was very bad.
Ty Aro (England)
Given his age what do you thnk Kimbo Slice's chances are boxing the in heavyweight division.
Dan Rafael (11:58 AM)
Good luck to him for giving it a try, but he'll be a sideshow and not a serious threat to anyone.
Freddie Faull (London, UK)
Hey dan, have you ever seen dana whites video blogs leading up to fights? I think they're really interesting, would be fun if boxing promoters did something similar.
Dan Rafael (11:59 AM)
I have. I watched one the other day of him with Mike Tyson that was pretty entertaining.
Mario Mungia (Texas)
Any word on when ticket will go on sale for Pacquiao-Clottey?
Dan Rafael (11:59 AM)
Last I checked the fight happened in March.
Los (harlem, ny)
How close is the Martinez/Williams fight to being sealed?
Dan Rafael (11:59 AM)
I am told it's close, but that is coming from the Martinez side. I still sense a reluctance on the Williams side. So who knows?
Dan Rafael (12:00 PM)
By the way Freaks, remember there is no Friday Night Fights tonight, but we are on Saturday night this week with our season finale and I am headed to Bristol on Saturday afternoon. I will be in the studio with Brian Kenny.
Dan Rafael (12:00 PM)
And make sure you are following me on Twiiter @danrafaelespn -- I've been dealing the Freaks all kinds of real-time news updates on a daily basis.
Michael Buffer (DTM's Backyard)
Let's get ready to charcoaaaaaaaaaaaaal
Jonathan (Atlanta)
Hacksaw Dan Dugan-- Any news from Haye about what "really" happened with the Klitschko negotiations? Or is he going to tell us to ask Leonard Ellerbe who will deny they ever took place?
Dan Rafael (12:01 PM)
He'll make up some nonsense, like his fake back injury when he pulled out of the fight with Wladimir.
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
What are the latest rumors on what is going to happen in the Super 6 tournament now that Kessler is out? Are they going straight to the semi-finals?
Dan Rafael (12:02 PM)
My sources tell me that the likely scenario is what you said and what I wrote the other day -- straight to the semis and Green is out.
Nizzi (Des Moines, IA)
Dan, what is the plan for Eddie Chambers? Any plans for him to move down to Cruiser and participate in the tournament?
Dan Rafael (12:03 PM)
Eddie may move down, yes, but he is not being considered for the tournament Sauerland wants to put on.
Horn (Vegas)
At 36, does Kimbo Slice have any chance in hell of being a viable boxer?
Dan Rafael (12:03 PM)
None whatsoever.
Horn (Vegas)
First and foremost, while we always pay homage to you and the great work you do, I think after last weeks LEGENDARY BBQ chat, the FREAKS as a collective unit deserve major props for that laugh session...
Dan Rafael (12:03 PM)
They do indeed. I still crack up when I think about that chat. It was an all-time classic.
Mark (NYC)
So Valuev is going to need surgery on his left shoulder and right wrist. I guess that's what happens when you have to wipe so much.
Dan Rafael (12:03 PM)
Just relax.
Armando (Boston)
Hey DTM, do you REALLY think Mayweather will announce his next opponent this weekend? And, if so, who would it be?
Dan Rafael (12:04 PM)
No, I don't. If he does, wonderful. Hey I thought he wasn't even thinking about boxing?
Al (Las Cruces, NM)
Dan, do you know if Escalante DeLeon is a done deal?
Dan Rafael (12:04 PM)
Golden Boy tells me both sides have accepted the terms of the deal and it's going to paper.
Charlie (Chicago, IL)
Who do you see them matching mike jones up against on the pac undercard? Someone like an Aydin or Collazo seems like it would be a good fit for him, a step up in competition but definitely a winnable fight
Dan Rafael (12:06 PM)
The opponent being discussed is Jesus Soto Karass.
Jonathan (Atlanta)
Toney in MMA, Slice in boxing, what next Floyd Mayweather ballroom dancing, oh wait..............................
Dan Rafael (12:06 PM)
Pay the man, Shirley.
Julio (Tucson, AZ)
Dan?.Happy Belated Birthday?.Keep up the good work King Freak!!
Dan Rafael (12:07 PM)
Brian (NC)
Gotta say I was never into KISS like you are but I listened to that War Machine tune because it's always being mentioned by you and the fellow freaks and I that song is definitely tight.
Dan Rafael (12:07 PM)
And that specific performance is one of my all-timers. It came from their final makeup concert before they took it off for a decade plus. It was a legendary concert in Brazil in front of something like 200,000 fans.
Erik (Huntsville, AL)
Dan, Honestly at first i was against the whole Pacquaio-Margarito fight. But with the denial of fights by certain boxers and other boxers getting injured we may not have any choice but to accept and watch just to get a boxing fix.
Dan Rafael (12:08 PM)
You're right.
robb (north andover, ma)
dando calrissian, according to BoxRec the next opponent for dzinziruk is gonna be ricardo mayorga. is boxrec lying, or did i miss the newsflash?
Dan Rafael (12:08 PM)
You didn't miss anything. Typical boxrec, where the schedule is usually way off base and rumored fights are listed that have no real basis in reality.
Shane (Portland, OR)
How excited are u about the tupac and tyson documentary on ESPN next month?
Dan Rafael (12:09 PM)
I am looking forward to seeing it.
Don (Miami)
Dan I saw Adamek against Grant last week and I will tell you that I don't see a way that Adamek beats either Klitschko. Your thoughts
Dan Rafael (12:10 PM)
I agree. Both Klitsckos will beat him, but that's because they are head and shoulders above the rest of the division. Adamek could beat any other heavyweight out there but not the brothers.
Curtis (Washington, DC)
Whatever happened to Calvin Brock?
Dan Rafael (12:11 PM)
He suffered a serious eye injury and retired from the ring. Good for him that he had a college education.
Aaron (West Fargo ND)
The Sugar Shane PPV vs The Snake. Kind of a yawner. Undercard looks decent. Is HBO gonna charge the normal $49.95 for this? If so, that's a deal breaker. If it's $39.95, it's Thundercats ... Gooooo!
Dan Rafael (12:11 PM)
I believe that PPV price is $44.95.
robb (north andover, ma)
dan vader, do you think marquez-katsidis will end up on ppv? i hope not, but then seeing it in a movie theater might be fun too
Dan Rafael (12:11 PM)
If that fight is made, it would live on HBO's World Championship Boxing.
Randy (NYC)
People backing out of the super 6 was bound to happen. At least they thought it through. Bringing in another person for Green at stage 3 would have made the tournament a joke
Dan Rafael (12:12 PM)
I agree. If they move right to the semis, they are making the best of a bad situation. And as long as Kessler is injured and unable to fight, the right four guys would be in the semis because Green has zero points and was not even competitive in his Super Six fight.
John H (Augusta GA)
Chat last week was legendary , I hope for more laughs. Was still talking about it just Wednesday. When was the last time you had a chat of that calibur?
Dan Rafael (12:13 PM)
That might be the greatest chat I've ever had and I have been doing them every week on ESPN for more than 5 years and I did them regularly on USA TODAY's web site for about five years before that.
jerry (Westerly RI)
Hey Dan, any news on Bute vs. Brinkley being televised, and is Diaconou on the undercard?
Dan Rafael (12:14 PM)
Nothing on US TV for that fight. And yes, as I Tweeted before the chat, Diaconu is on the undercard in the co-feature against Omar Sheika. If you followed me on Twitter @danrafaelespn you would have already known that!! Follow me Freak!
Jose Sulaiman (Press Conference)
I would like to announce that I promoting my wife to Super-Wife. I will appoint a new Regular Wife shortly. In the meantime, Scarlet Rachel MacAdams will be my new Interim Wife...in exchange for a small sanctioning fee.
Dan Rafael (12:14 PM)
Joe (UK)
Dan, in last weeks notebook you mentioned Roy Jones might be fighting in October. Have you heard anything more on this the past week?
Dan Rafael (12:14 PM)
Nothing new at the moment.
Marc (Malden, MA)
Thoughts on Texas giving Margocheato a license after California and (effectively) Nevada turning him down.
Dan Rafael (12:15 PM)
I don't love it BUT (and a big one) Texas followed its rules. Based on them, they did the right thing granting the license as it did not have any reason to turn him down. Maybe the rules should be changed but based on the way they currently exisit, Texas basically had no choice but to license him.
Big Jibbs (Fort Worth)
Sup Dan, I am glad to have Manny back in the Metroplex although I think it will be a slaughter. I am hoping for a good undercard. Are they serious about putting Kelly Pavlik on it?
Dan Rafael (12:17 PM)
Yes, Pavlik is a good possibility. Top Rank told me it is talking to his management and trying to close a deal.
Bert (Minneapolis)
Happd BDay Dan- any news on the likelihood of your BDay wish of Bradley-Alexander comes off?
Dan Rafael (12:18 PM)
Thanks. I think it will come off. The fighters need to work out their deals with their promoters and that I am sure won't be easy, but I think at the end of the day the fight will happen. The fighters want it, the fans want it, the media wants it, HBO wants it and the promoters have no real other options at this point.
Marc (Malden, MA)
If you had a dollar for every time a promoter, tv exec, manager or fighter lied to you, you would have (a) $1M (b) $1B (c) $1T
Dan Rafael (12:18 PM)
Besim (Staten Island, New York)
If Shane gets past Mora in a couple of weeks, who do you see him taking on next? Maybe Berto?
Dan Rafael (12:18 PM)
I think they could revisit that fight. Sure.
Fraudley Harrison (UK)
why am i worthy of a title shot?
Dan Rafael (12:19 PM)
About as much your average Fight Freak is, which is to say NO.
Floyd (LV)
I will be announcing my next fight right after Pacquiao officially announces his.
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
What would happen with Allan Green if he is kicked out of the tournament? Can't imagine DiBella is too pleased about it.
Dan Rafael (12:19 PM)
He will melt down. BUT as long as Showtime finds a place for him I think they'll work it out.
Wes (Philly)
I would like to thank Bob Arum for continuing to give the fans fights they don't want to see. Keep up the good work.
Dan Rafael (12:20 PM)
That is not entirely fair. Love him or hate him, Arum has promoted hundreds of fights fans have wanted to see. He can't make Mayweather fight Pacquiao.
Armando (Boston)
I hear Pavlik and rigondeaux may be on Pac/margacheato undercard. Any truth to that?
Dan Rafael (12:20 PM)
Yes, he will be on the show. Two opponents being discussed are Ricardo Cordoba or Bernabe Concepcion.
Besim (Staten Island, New York)
Rank these tempers in order: Shaw, Arum, DiBella
Dan Rafael (12:21 PM)
All have legendary tempers. I have been on the receiving end of all three at one time or another. My personal rank from most lunatic rant to least (and they are all bad) goes like this: DiBella, Arum, Shaw.
Jim (Kentucky)
Dan, I am so happy for Margarito getting his license and getting the fight with Pacquaio. In can think of no better reward for his past transgressions than to get the beating of his life by the best fighter on the planet.
Dan Rafael (12:22 PM)
You are not alone in that thought.
Dan if pavlik, jones, and rigondeaux all end up on the pac-marg undercard- will all three of those be on tv before the main event? that would be incredible
Dan Rafael (12:23 PM)
Yes, those would be the three tv fights before the main event.
Lee (Norwalk, CA)
Who do you think is the best boxer to come from The Contender TV show?
Dan Rafael (12:23 PM)
Would have to say Troy Ross.
ron (bethel, ct)
Dan no ones talking about a really good fight tomorrow calderon vs segura. whats your pick with that one??
Dan Rafael (12:25 PM)
Good matchup and a historically significant one. To me it comes to this pretty basic idea -- if Calderon still has his legs and defense he wins easily. But if he has slipped a little bit more than he has lately and Segura and blast him, he's getting knocked out. I tend to think he has enough left in the tank to win a decision over Segura, who will come at him from the opening bell like a madman. But Calderon will be able to do just enough to avoid the big shot and big trouble. But if he can't, Segura can take him out. But I see no logical way to believe Segura can win a decision. He doesn't have that skill and the fight is in Puerto Rico.
Keith H (Seattle)
You can't BBQ it, but I'll bring Alaskan King Crab. Yes, I have the connections.
Dan Rafael (12:26 PM)
Rico (San Antonio)
I can live with Klitschko mismatches, if the heavyweight division would just give me Adakamk-Haye, Peter-Arreola, and maybe even Povetkin-Solis.
Dan Rafael (12:27 PM)
I like all three of those fights. Unfortunately, it looks more like what we'll see next is Ducker-Harrison and Solis-Austin. Peter is fighting Wlad on Sept. 11 and Adamek is supposed to be back in November, but no set opponent.
Harry J (H-Town)
We can BBQ anything in Texas, Just bring it
Warren (Anaheim)
Are u going to watch the James Toney/ Randy Couture fight this weekend? who do you think will win?
Dan Rafael (12:28 PM)
No I am not going to watch it. I will be in the studio in Bristol. But I was not planning to watch even if I wasn't. If Toney lasts into the second round I will consider it a major upset.
isai (dtown)
freak status? I'm in dallas interviewing with three firms - yet, I'm hiding in a local subway following the chat on my phone! Hard to concentrate on my career when the chat's on!
Dan Rafael (12:29 PM)
You might want to worry about your job and read the transcript, but I appreciate the chat passion.
Harvey (UK)
Rank in order of ruthlessness towards fighters. King, Arum, Golden boy
Dan Rafael (12:29 PM)
King, Arum, GB. That was easy.
Brian (Toronto)
How was the Kiss concert last week ?
Dan Rafael (12:30 PM)
Absolutely awesome. Had GREAT seats and they were in tremendous form. And the cherry on top was the premium parking we bought was totally worth it. We were outta there in five minutes once we got to the car. Without it, we woulda been stuck for an hour.
Ryan (Youngstown)
Hey Dan. Happy Belated B-Day. Have they discussed any potential opponents for Pavlik yet?
Dan Rafael (12:30 PM)
There have been a few names tossed around but nobody first yet.
Besim (Staten Island, New York)
Considering how many fans went to Pac/Clottey at Cowboys Stadium, how many do you think will attend Pac/Margst?
Dan Rafael (12:31 PM)
More than they drew last time, which was almost 51,000. Margarito, love him or hate him, has a lot more fans than Clottey. Plus this fight will have a 24/7 to hype it up even more. The Clottey fight did not have a 24/7.
Brock (Illinois)
You mentioned that Marquez-Juanma looks like Nov 6th but I thought that the bantamweight tourney was going to be on that date. Either way November could be loaded after such a crappy year.
Dan Rafael (12:31 PM)
The bantams will move.
Billy (Patchogue, NY)
Why not match Pavlik with Allan Green on the undercard? Or is that too expensive of a fight to make and it's not Top Incest?
Dan Rafael (12:32 PM)
Too expensive. I wouldn't expect Pavlik to take such a notable opponent for what will be short money coming off a loss.
armando (Boston)
Will Boston EVER be a sight of a future HBO Boxing after Dark show?(wishful thinking)
Dan Rafael (12:32 PM)
It has hosted before and I'm sure it would host again if the card made sense for the area.
Rey (San Francisco)
I've heard Nonito Donaire's name being thrown around as a possibility for the Pacquiao-Margarito undercard, any truth to this? Seems like a no brainer having Donaire and Pacquiao on the same card.
Dan Rafael (12:33 PM)
Donaire won't be on that card.
any word on ward-dirrell?
Dan Rafael (12:33 PM)
Still nothing official but the fight isn't going to happen in September.
Justin (St. Louis)
Dan Rafael (12:34 PM)
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the Love Child. Congrats to my son on his win last week on the Adamek-Grant undercard.
Nicky (Oxnard, CA)
DTM, your thoughts on Sakio Bika's cheap shot?
Dan Rafael (12:34 PM)
I don't think he hit Mendy while he was down on purpose, but he was rightfully DQ'd.
Egon Stanz (Toronto)
Would you consider it an upset if Margarito somehow pummelled Manny?
Dan Rafael (12:35 PM)
It would most certainly be an upset, although certainly not one of historic proportions like a Douglas-Tyson.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Ray Dancini, any word on whether Pavlik will fight @ 160 or 168?
Dan Rafael (12:35 PM)
If he fights on the Pacquiao-Cheato undercard, I am told the weight would be 164ish.
ron (bethel, ct)
dan, whats your thoughts on lundy stepping in for tomorrow nights show..quick turn around from last fight but i'm not gonna lie with all the smack he was talking I would like to see him get knocked out
Dan Rafael (12:36 PM)
I give Lundy props for coming back so quickly and on short notice to step up slightly in weight. And I also give major props to ESPN's Doug Loughrey for making a very solid save for the show.
Bill (Valancia)
Happy 40th Dan. What do I have to do to get a job following/reporting on boxing? I'm diehard.
Dan Rafael (12:37 PM)
Work your rear end off, be good and have a little luck.
Dan (Nutley, NJ)
Just wanted to say that I was at The Rock last weekend to see Adamek for the second time. Any freaks in the area need to go next time he fights there. Awesome atmosphere and great venue. Don't sit around waiting for the networks to show you fights. Support cards like this. You won't have a bad time.
Dan Rafael (12:38 PM)
Well said, Freak.
Ian Enanoza (Doha, Qatar)
News please about Montiel-Donaire...
Dan Rafael (12:38 PM)
Nothing to report I'm afraid.
Bob (NYC)
Dan, Any word from Main Events on the undercard for Judah? Would be nice if they rushed Julio back and put him on that card. Also, is it going to be a small PPV?
Dan Rafael (12:38 PM)
Nothing set yet as far as the undercard or on the TV front.
Garth (Stamford, CT)
I appreciate Pacquiao willingness to fight anybody, but really wished he would have stepped up and told Arum he has no interest in fighting Margartio regardless if he was able to get his license back or not.
Dan Rafael (12:38 PM)
I agree.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, regarding your birthday wish #3 (Happy Birthday), fewer titles. Would you want 1 title for every weight class or do you see the value in 2 titles for each, possibly setting up good 2 title unifications?
Dan Rafael (12:39 PM)
All I know is right now there are four organizations and more if you consider others. And some have multiple titles in the same division. So anything less would be an improvement.
Dennis (Pittsburgh)
Pacquiao vs. Plasterito - I refuse to pay for that.
Ike Ibeabuchi (Prison)
Bika - Green? They both need dance partners.
Dan Rafael (12:40 PM)
I could see Showtime putting that fight together. They wanted it as a Super Six box off to get in to replace Taylor and it didn't come off because Bika didn't accept it. But now I could see it happening. It's still a good fight probably.
Jim Lampley (USA)
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! And another one! BANG! BANG!
Dan Rafael (12:41 PM)
Back to Dallas!
Mike (Boston)
I had hotel rooms booked for 3 weekends in nov in vegas for hopes of seeing pac/mayweather... now we don't even get pac/margarito for a consolation prize. So frustrating
Dan Rafael (12:41 PM)
I hear ya.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, do you also wish that weight classes would return to the original 8 or do you see value in a few more weight classes?
Dan Rafael (12:42 PM)
I don't need a return to 8, but I would like to see a slight reduction from 17.
Joe (PA)
Will Larry or Max work the Pacquaio fight?
Dan Rafael (12:43 PM)
That has not been set by HBO at this point as far as I know.
Chris (Vancouver BC)
Finally started a twitter account(although I promised myself never to) to follow you. The numero uno boxing writer just got even better! Keep it up!
Dan Rafael (12:43 PM)
Thank you! All Freaks should do it!
Joe Suilman (Columbia)
I have just finished eating my silver BBQ meal now i will move on the the interim one.
Rey (San Francisco)
Mosley-Mora, who asked for this?
Dan Rafael (12:44 PM)
Matt (KC)
Enjoyed your list of 40 wishes. I miss HBO's "Countdown" promos too. It seems once 24/7 was born Countdown became an afterthought when in reality they are quite different shows.
Dan Rafael (12:45 PM)
You're right. The countdowns are perfect for non-24/7 fights.
Dan Rafael (12:46 PM)
By the way, I am bummed Strasburg is going to be out for a long time and needs surgery.
Ryan (Youngstown)
How close is the mini-tournament with Darchinyan, Perez, Agbeko, and Mares to being finalized?
Dan Rafael (12:48 PM)
It's not 100 percent signed by everyone, but it's close and I believe it will get done.
Brian (Toronto)
Foreman/Lyle, one of the best heavyweight slugfests ever, yes/ no ?
Dan Rafael (12:48 PM)
Defintely. Awesome heavyweight brawl.
Norman (Los Angeles)
Which one is worst to you? What Margarito did or Panama lewis?
Dan Rafael (12:48 PM)
Lewis times 1,000.
mike (baltimore)
really hoping strasburg doesnt become the next mark prior
Dan Rafael (12:49 PM)
Same here. I'm a Yankees fan, but I have followed the Nationals a little since I live here and I went to Nationals Park a couple of months ago just to see Strasburg pitch. Hope he recovers.
Steve (Vegas)
Danny Ramirez- Any news on another set of "legendary nights?" I could use some classic bouts with all the dogs on the fall schedule!
Dan Rafael (12:50 PM)
Nothing to report but I would love HBO to do another series of them. It's one of the best things HBO Sports has ever produced.
Tom (Pittsburgh)
what the hell is 24/7 pacquiao margarito going to be about..... i can honestly say this is the 1st time i'm not excited about a 24/7
Brian (Toronto)
Whats your take on how Andre Berto has been handled ?
Dan Rafael (12:50 PM)
I love Andre, but he's being treated like a star before he is one.
Gutterdandy (nyc)
Shannon Briggs is bragging he will KO Vitali early in the fight -- does this mean he won't be in shape to go past 2 rounds?
Dan Rafael (12:51 PM)
Good possibility.
Brian (Phx)
Who do you like between Pascal and Butte?
Dan Rafael (12:51 PM)
I just hope it happens. Then I'll think about making a pick.
Art. (Rialto Ca)
Hey Dan, Where do you rank Ricardo "Finito" Lopez at?
Dan Rafael (12:52 PM)
One of my personal top few favorite fighters. Certainly the greatest strawweight of all time hands down. One of the top 25 fighters in history probably.
Cory (Dallas)
Floyds always talking about the "big boy" mansion and "big boy" jet, but can't seem to find his "Big boy" nuts to sign and fight Pacman. Let's hope he finds some early next year!
Dan Rafael (12:52 PM)
chuzen (st. louis)
if maidana wins, do you think he will definitely be the december opponent for khan? or is this just khan talking again?
Dan Rafael (12:53 PM)
I think it's possible for December, yes.
Rey (San Francisco)
Cunningham-Huck 2, will it happen?
Dan Rafael (12:54 PM)
I think eventually it will happen if both guys keep winning. First fight was a really good fight and Huck wants revenge. They are with the same promoter and in Germany it's a big fight.
Horn (Vegas)
I hope you have a diving board for your BBQ, we don't want Larry Holmes jumping off the car again...
Dan Rafael (12:54 PM)
Good one!
Steve (Kissimmee)
I read Gary Shaw talking about Kimbo fighting for a title within 6 or 7 fights. I hope he doenst create some alphabet belt to give KImbo and then fool people into believing he's the heavyweight champ.
Dan Rafael (12:54 PM)
That's a joke.
Kevin (Denver)
Dan: Rumor has it that Mike Alvarado violated parole and went back to his state-sponsored vacation. Any truth to it from what you've heard? Seems like another talented prospect that can't get out of his own way....
Dan Rafael (12:55 PM)
Yes, Alvarado the idiot is back in jail after being given a second chance. But he violated his probation and wound up back in the can. He can fight but he's not smart.
Dan (LA)
Dan, Any chance BJ Flores gets into the cruiserweight tourney?
Dan Rafael (12:56 PM)
No, he isn't being considered from Sauerland Event told me.
Dan (Palm Springs)
Dan, It's funny how things change. I remember after the Urango fight, everybody felt that Alexander would handle Bradley pretty easy. Now, after the Kotelnik fight, a lot of fans are wavering, and think Devon's defense is shaky. Curious on your "early" thoughts on a Bradley/Alexander scrap?
Dan Rafael (12:56 PM)
A true even money kind of match.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, I knew it was tough for Paul Williams to finally restart negotiations with the new most avoided fighter in Martinez, but geez, everything I read makes it sound like he's being pulled in, kicking and screaming. If the guy wants to be like Mayweather and David Haye, then just go away already.
Marc (Malden, MA)
I will say this about Kimbo. When he was in the UFC, he seemed like a genuinely good guy, very humble and very much wanted to learn the sport. Regardless of the outcome, I hope he approaches boxing the same way.
Dan Rafael (12:57 PM)
I agree with that.
Tom (New York)
If Liev Schreiber were dead he would be turning in his grave, at the thought of having to do a pacquiao margarito 24/7
Horn (Vegas)
Do you consider yourself the most reliable source in boxing? I always tell my friend to never believe a report until Dan Rafael confirms it.
Dan Rafael (12:57 PM)
Of course. Why wouldn't I?
Mitch (Des Plaines, IL)
Who IS being considered for the cruiser tourney?
Dan Rafael (12:58 PM)
Read my blog from the other day.
Chris (Vancouver BC)
Floyd fighting in Dubai? Im as skeptical as anyone about that coming off, but if it does, I got $5 saying it will be a Sharmba Mitchell rematch or a Baldomir rematch.
Dan Rafael (12:58 PM)
I am very doubtful that comes off.
Darin (KC)
Belated Happy B-Day, DTM. My condolences about Strasburg and the postponement of Strasmus. Now to business. How much is the Calderon-Segura PPV?
Dan Rafael (12:59 PM)
RC (Houston, TX))
What's up Dan? Do you think there's any chance that ESPN will do another Ringside?
Dan Rafael (12:59 PM)
I don't know.
Rey (San Francisco)
Now that Brian Kenny is on Twitter, do you think he will carry his legendary battles with Floyd over to the digital world?
Dan Rafael (1:00 PM)
I'll ask him when I see him tomorrow.
Rick (Washington, DC)
DTM -- What do you think happens to the market for a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight next year if Margarito wins? It seems like a Pacquiao loss would take some of the luster off of the fight everyone actually wants to see.
Dan Rafael (1:01 PM)
If Margarito wins the Pac-May is history. And if it ever did come off it would be just another fight. Not the epic, historical, must-see fight it is now.
Jack (CT)
And to add to what Rick in DC said, NO one wants to see any fight involving Margarito.
Randy (Boston)
Dan, Ive heard rumours of mini heavyweight tournament involving one of the Klitschkos, Adamek, Tarver and Povetkin in a knockout format, with the winner getting a shot at David Haye. Care to shed any light?
Dan Rafael (1:02 PM)
LOL. Pure gibberish.
Berndawg (CHI)
Heard BK on the radio last night, dude is revolted about Pac/Margs!!
Dan Rafael (1:02 PM)
I know.
Jose Suliman (Land of unknown)
If Mr. Kenny and Floyd Mayweather have a Twitter fight I am will make the winner the Diamond Twitter Cyber Champion of the World (for a small sanctioning fee of course)
Paco Valcarcel (WBO)
Jose Sulaiman's idea of having a Super, Regular and Interim wife is outrageous. People should have only one wife per weight class.
Derek (edmonton, alberta)
Note to Canadian freaks:Calderon-Segura is on premium cable superchannel rather than PPV in Canada.
Scott (Bloomington, MN)
Hey Dan, How about a Lara v Martirosyan fight? Would Freddie veto that fight?
Dan Rafael (1:04 PM)
I don't know if he would, but that's a quality match and the winner will have earned a big fight.
Goodrich (Los Angeles, CA)
Is Marco Huck that underrated or is Matt Godfrey a overhyped fighter that was just exposed?
Dan Rafael (1:05 PM)
Huck is defintely underrated but Godfrey was totally exposed. He looked like an amateur in the fight, showed nothing, had no chin and no strength.
Jack (CT)
you mentioned earlier David Haye's fake back injury to back out against Wlad. Any proof the back injury was fake?
Dan Rafael (1:06 PM)
Fake as $3 bill. Fake, fake, fake. Did I mention FAKE? Let me re-phrase: F-A-K-E.
Art. (Rialto Ca)
What would be your prediction on Ricardo Lopez vs. Ivan Calderon or Giovanni Segura?
Dan Rafael (1:07 PM)
I would pick Lopez to beat both of them.
Matt (Newburyport, MA)
BBQ Pitmaster, random question me and a fellow freak were discussing the other day. Had Tyson or Holyfield fought RJJ after he won the HW title how many PPV buys would you have predicted for that. My buddy was saying over 2 I thought under.
Dan Rafael (1:08 PM)
I think under 2 million but it would have been huge.
Cory (Dallas)
James Toney and Roger Mayweather have just confirmed to be the guest speakers for the BBQ
Jackson (IA)
So, so, so funny that Mayweather is thinking about boxing again now that Pacquiao has an opponent...
Dan Rafael (1:08 PM)
No shock. That's his M.O.
Justin (St. Louis)
Does any promoter actually have ring experience?
Dan Rafael (1:09 PM)
There are some. Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing fought in the amateurs. Bobby Hitz from Chicago was a pro fighter. So was Ahmet Oner from Arena Box. And there's this guy named Oscar De La Hoya who promotes now who you might have heard of.
Jeff (Gilbert (AZ))
Dan,I must disagree, the Haye back injury is quite genuine....the large yellow streak is very easy to observe
Dan Rafael (1:10 PM)
Pay the man, Shirley.
Gabe (TX)
I read somewhere online that Miguel Cotto recently had shoulder surgery and Bob Arum says the Dec 4th date with Chavez Jr is still on. Thoughts on that being true?
Dan Rafael (1:12 PM)
It is true that Cotto had a minor procedure on his shoulder. Supposedly he will be OK to fight in December. If not, I guess he'll go next year.
Dennis (Pittsburgh)
And truth to the rumor that David Haye hurt his back in a ducking contest with Mayweather?
Dan Rafael (1:12 PM)
I've heard the same rumor.
darryl p (indianapolis)
do u think michael clark has a chance against judah
Dan Rafael (1:13 PM)
Waldo (El Segundo)
Where's Winky Wright?
Dan Rafael (1:13 PM)
Justin (St. Louis)
I noticed one of your 40 wishes was to have an American heavyweight with all the characteristics any one of them on the horizon or give it 5-10 years? We need the belts back in the states!!!
Dan Rafael (1:14 PM)
Nobody on the horizon and Kimbo ain't the answer.
Charlie (Chicago, IL)
any word on when mike lee fights next?
Dan Rafael (1:15 PM)
He's on Sept. 11 on the Gamboa-Salido undercard.
NYPD Blue (Brooklyn)
I notice David "Ducker" Haye hasn't followed up on his promise to "dish the dirt" on the Klitschkos negotiating tactics. He and Booth must be having trouble with the creative writing involved.
Dan Rafael (1:17 PM)
Whatever they come up will be pathetic anyway.
darryl p (indianapolis)
who do u see money mayweather fighting this year?...any guess?
Dan Rafael (1:18 PM)
I am very doubtful he fights this year.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, now that Berto has jumped on the bandwagon of attempting to fight smaller fighters, any truth to the rumor that he wants the winner of Calderon-Segura? With HBO paying Berto $6 million of course.
Dan Rafael (1:18 PM)
LOL! Why so little money?
Scott (Bloomington, MN)
Hey Dan, Victor Ortiz always seems a little jaded, but it seemed that Vivian Harris pulled out some real emotion from him. Will he take to big step up if he beats Harris?
Dan Rafael (1:19 PM)
I don't think beating Vivian at this point is a real step up. It's about the same level or a little less than Campbell. But it's a way to keep Ortiz busy against a name opponent.
Lee (Norwalk, CA)
Do you think Mayweather realizes how scared he looks? Or do you think he's surrounded himself with so many yes men that he believes the public buys his excuses?
Dan Rafael (1:22 PM)
I have no idea and I don't care.
Dan Rafael (1:23 PM)
Fight Freaks, if you want some interesting breaking news from Bat Insatnt Message I suggest you follow me on Twitter right now to see what it is.
Fernando (Ft Carson)
Is JM Lopez vs Marquez still at the MGM Grand?
Dan Rafael (1:25 PM)
They are working that out. It's possible it could move to the sister property at Mandalay Bay. It depends on if they lock in the date and what those arenas already have scheduled.
brian (providence)
How long until Jose Benavidez fights for a title ?
Dan Rafael (1:25 PM)
Dennis (Pittsburgh)
Kermit Cintron says he's off until 2011, who would you match him up with if you were Lou DiBella?
Dan Rafael (1:26 PM)
A diving board?
Justin (St. Louis)
How do you like being in the studio with Kenny? Tell them peeps to get your own weekly boxing show!
Dan Rafael (1:26 PM)
It's a blast. He's great to work with. We have a great time.
Leonard Ellerbe (State of Confusion)
This post never happened.
Dan Rafael (1:26 PM)
What post?
Dan Rafael (1:27 PM)
Did you all check out the news on Twitter?
psycho (LaLaLand)
no word on pirog?
Dan Rafael (1:27 PM)
Nothing specific yet.
Craig (Detroit)
DTM - what weight do you see Tarver coming in at for his heavyweight debut?
Dan Rafael (1:28 PM)
Probably 215ish.
John (San Fran)
Dan, thoughts on that fight for Tarver? He is so old...
Dan Rafael (1:29 PM)
For a first heavyweight fight, it's reasonable.
jessie (northridge)
dan, have you made Dallas reservations for Pac-Marg. fight? WIll you cover the promo tour next week?
Dan Rafael (1:29 PM)
I'll go to the fight but I won't attend the press tour.
Matt (Fairfield)
I'm actually looking forward to that fight. Tarver will have to deal with a pressure heavyweight with some pop.
Dan Rafael (1:31 PM)
Aaron (Hartford)
Yes-No: Kimbo lands on FNF next season ?
Dan Rafael (1:31 PM)
I could see it happening.
Non-twitter users (we have our reasons)
Dan, please don't be cruel to us. We're loyal to your chats.
Dan Rafael (1:31 PM)
Twitter baby.
psycho (LaLaLand)
pretty good fight as a first at heavy for tarver. can he make some noise at HW?
Dan Rafael (1:32 PM)
I don't think he will make a lot of noise at heavyweight but he has a good name and a personality and could milk it for a couple of fights and get a chance at a bigger fight.
Dibs (NYC)
With joey Gilbert hopefully cracking the top 15 in the WBA...you think he will get a title shot next year ? thanks
Dan Rafael (1:33 PM)
No idea. Couldn't care less. He doesn't deserve one.
psycho (LaLaLand)
dan, if agilera-tarver have a problem with the site, the freaks will gladly host it at the BBQ
Josh (Milwaukee)
With the Calvin Brock question earlier in the chat, it got me thinking that he might have been involved in the last somewhat competitive fight involving a Klitschko. At least Calvin came to fight, and I think he had one a few rounds before getting KO'd.
Dan Rafael (1:34 PM)
You're right. He caught Klitschko a few times and had some early success.
Kevin (Boston)
how soon before haye calls out tarver?
Dan Rafael (1:34 PM)
Any minute. Tarver: "You got any excuses this decade, Ducker?"
Aaron (Hartford)
Joey Gilbert questions always make me laugh... thanks for posting them Dan...
Dan Rafael (1:35 PM)
I aim to please.
Jack (CT)
So Nagy loses a fight and get's a Showtime date. Huh?
Dan Rafael (1:35 PM)
Pretty much. Fun how this works isn't it?
ace frehley landed in passaic nj [via mobile]
No kiss on ur 40 wishes?
Dan Rafael (1:35 PM)
Did you look at No. 40?
Andrew (PA)
Here at work the firewall blocks Twitter. Should I quit my job to get the updates?
Dan Rafael (1:36 PM)
As our broadcast hero would say: Definitely.
Rob (Halifax, Canada)
What venue did you say you like for a smaller show? The Hard Rock or Pearl at the Palms in Vegas?
Dan Rafael (1:36 PM)
They are both good for smaller shows.
Nizzi (Des Moines, IA)
Dan, do you think Froch - Abraham will go off as scheduled?
Dan Rafael (1:37 PM)
I have no reason to think otherwise at this point.
Aaron (Hartford)
What a blessing if Green gets axed from the Super Six... after his performance last time I was seriously thinking of not watching his fight with Kessler...
Dan Rafael (1:39 PM)
Many have said the same thing. Green didn't show up for the last fight and there was very little interest in this fight, so at least Showtime will save a few bucks for something more interesting.
Ced (LV)
Brainfreeze. Who was the undefeated HW that won a million 8 round decisions, and people called him 80-72? I'm stuck here thinking about this.
Dan Rafael (1:40 PM)
Malik "80-72" Scott. (Was Malik "60-54" Scott before moving up to 8-rounders.)
brian (providence)
James Kirkland will be released soon... How soon will he start fighting again ?
Dan Rafael (1:40 PM)
Expected back in the ring a month or so after he gets out.
Steve (NYC)
Thoughts on Gavern- Fury. Gavern is a pretty live dog in my mind.
Dan Rafael (1:40 PM)
I agree given how raw Fury is.
Waldo (El Segundo)
Any update on Malginaggi's move to Italy and his quest for the Euro welter title? Is this still happening?
Dan Rafael (1:41 PM)
He says it is, but he's been busy doing a movie recently and there is nothing specific on his next fight yet.
Shabascott ((Daytona beach) Florida )
Dan I don't understand how Pac and Margo could fight for a Jr. M belt please explain how this could happen?
Dan Rafael (1:44 PM)
Because it's the WBC and the hideous, odious, disgusting, pathetic, miserable, wretched, grotesque, heinous WBC would sanction a cockfight for a few bucks.
Dennis (Pittsburgh)
If you lived in Hartford would you indentify yourself as Dan (Hartford) or just make up some place?
Dan Rafael (1:44 PM)
Make some place up, but not Pittsburgh, which is basically like a bigger Hartford.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, do you find it weird that James Toney is the boxer vs. the MMA fighter, even though Toney hasn't been legitimate in boxing since 2003?
Dan Rafael (1:46 PM)
It is what it is. Whatever happens means nothing as it relates to the two sports. They are fighting an MMA fight.
Adam (DuPage)
Any further news on the possibility of Pascal-Hopkins?
Dan Rafael (1:47 PM)
Nothing but a lot of rhetoric at the moment. I hope that doesn't happen. Not interested.
Paul B (NY, NY)
Huge Happy 40th King of freaks! For the 40 years you have been on the planet, what is your favorite boxing moment?
Dan Rafael (1:49 PM)
Hard to say as I have been lucky to attended so many big fights in my career and see a lot of big moments. But there have been a lot of memorable moments as far as fights I have been at as well as moments behind the scenes I have seen. I've had a lot of thrills. The first time being on the set of Friday Night Fights as the co-host was a big thrill. The first time I appeared on HBO as a guest on a roundtable holding an HBO mic and looking to one side and seeing Merchant and Lampley and to the other side and seeing Lennox Lewis was a huge thrill. Meeting Sugar Ray Leonard was a big thrill. Hanging out with Hagler in Vegas was tremendous. Going to Mike Tyson's old house in Vegas I will never forget. I've been very lucky to experience a lot of great stuff, see a lot of great fights from ringside and meet a lot of interesting people.
Richard (NYC)
Dan, long time reader first time poster here. You're the only source I trust in boxing news for the facts and not lies or conjecture. My question: Watching Adamek-Grant, especially following Arreola's nonperformance against Quezada, I couldn't help but think that Grant would give Arreola all he could handle. What do you think?
Dan Rafael (1:51 PM)
Welcome aboard! I actually agree. Even though Grant lost, I think he showed enough that he could parlay his performance into another decent fight.
Gary Shaw (Running from Dan's House)
Dan you know I can't tell the truth about whether or not I'll be at your BBQ, I'm a promoter!
JonG (Queens NY)
DTM happy 40th keep up the amazing work as always for the friday alt/tab pushers. Did you see Sadam Ali win IN KO fashion on the Adamek Grant Undercard? Obviously he hasent fought top guys but he has looked solid and could be a potential welterwright contender of the future.
Dan Rafael (1:54 PM)
Ali looked pretty good. He's a very solid prospect. He is crowd pleasing and had a good amateur background. He's very young and I think he'll be better with a little bit more physical maturity.
Jason (Boston, MA)
How quickly does Kimbo Slice get knocked out in his first bout?
Dan Rafael (1:54 PM)
He will fight a hobo, so he won't.
Craig (Detroit)
DTM - my favorite moment for you was when you watched the Pac-Man/Hatton KO with Manny...him seeing it for the first time while eating (I think a big steak). Great story!
Dan Rafael (1:55 PM)
That was defintely one of the best. Never forget that.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, did you cover boxing during your time in Binghamton, NY or were you an overall sports reporter? I was attending Broome Community College and then SUNY at that time!
Dan Rafael (1:57 PM)
I was a sports reporter. My beats at various times were the Double A Mets affiliate, the college beat and auto racing. But I did a handful of boxing stories and columns and convinced my boss to send me to cover a Mark Johnson title fight at Turning Stone Casino, which was only about a 90-minute drive. Whenever there was a need for a boxing thing, usually a local amateur kid, I wrote it.
Macho (Yucaipa)
Maybe im looking in the wrong places, but I cant find the Notebook for this week.
Dan Rafael (1:58 PM)
There is no notebook this week.
Charles (Philly)
Any chance Troy Ross gets into Sauerland's cruiserweight tournament?
Dan Rafael (1:58 PM)
It would be nice, but it seems very doubtful.
Scott (Bloomington, MN)
Hey Dan, over/under, Pac v Cheato will do 1 million PPV buys?
Dan Rafael (1:58 PM)
Prasad (Vancouver, WA)
In your 40 years on the planet what is the best and unforgetable fight you have covered?
Dan Rafael (1:59 PM)
For pure fight action, Corrales-Castillo I.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, did you go to Turning Stone for Laila Ali-Jackie Frazier? Wasn't a bad fight at all, considering Frazier's major lack of experience.
Dan Rafael (2:01 PM)
No I didn't. But I did write a story about it for USA TODAY a couple of days before the fight that was a page 1 cover story, which was always cool to get that spot.
Ryan (Clearfield ut)
I know you said you dont care about James Toney in the UFC but deep down do you hope James wins
Dan Rafael (2:01 PM)
I actually could not care less who wins.
Macho (Yucaipa)
Grats on the big four-O. Will the Maidana fight be shown/streamed?
Dan Rafael (2:03 PM)
Maidana is on the Argentina station TyC, which you can find on the Internet being streamed if you search.
Matt (Spokane, WA)
Thank you for not saying "I could care less..." People who say that drive me nuts.
Dan Rafael (2:03 PM)
Same here.
Mark (NYC)
Really looking forward to Marquez-Katsidis. I think Marquez picks him apart, but you never know with Katsidis' power and improved boxing skills. It's just a fun match up between a fastball pitcher and a fastball hitter.
Dan Rafael (2:04 PM)
I am too, but the fight is not made yet. It is very, very early in the talks.
Joel (Eastchester, NY)
Dan, with Gary Shaw running alot of Shobox cards, do you think Kimbo's boxing debut will be televised on Shobox when it happens?
Dan Rafael (2:06 PM)
I posed your question to Gary just now. He said Kimbo's debut likely will be kept off TV but that the second fight could be on ShoBox.
Dan Rafael (2:08 PM)
Gary added that Kimbo starts his boxing training Monday in Los Angeles (has been with a conditioning coach for the past three weeks). Kimbo is being trained by Clemente Medina (who also trains Alfredo Angulo) and Gary said the debut would likely be between October and December.
Dan Rafael (2:09 PM)
Gary further added: "Kimbo wants to come to your BBQ and break some ribs. I just spoke with him."
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
Are you just constantly on the phone with promoters?
Dan Rafael (2:10 PM)
Often, but this was conducted via instant message. I often talk to Gary via instant message. But the upset here is that it's during the day instead of 2 a.m. like usuaul.
Gary Shaw (unknown)
I've go the perfect jumpsuit for the BBQ!
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
Why were you talking to him?
Dan Rafael (2:12 PM)
I was asking him about Kimbo's debut because I have gotten a lot of Freaks asking about it today so I wanted to find out the anwer for them in the chat.
chuzen (st. louis)
could you also ask gary shaw to knock some sense into el perro
Dan Rafael (2:12 PM)
He'd like to.
Brooks (Cleveland)
Ask him what his gameplan is for Chad Dawson now
Dan Rafael (2:13 PM)
I'm asking him right now.
Dan Rafael (2:14 PM)
Gary's answer: To come back first quarter of 2011 and fight Pascal (in the rematch). Was on the phone with Yvon Michel and looks like fight could wind up in Quebec.
mike (baltimore)
can you im gary and ask him if he's ever dressed up as barney rubble for halloween?
Dan Rafael (2:15 PM)
I asked him. He said he never had but loves the idea.
Dan Rafael (2:16 PM)
Gary adds: Just afraid someone will take me for Lou Duva.
Erik (Atlanta, Ga)
BBQ jokes... date getting inside info.... following D$$$$ on twitter this is going to be a great day today
Joe (San Francisco, CA)
You went to Tyson's house in Vegas? Did you take his tiger?
Dan Rafael (2:17 PM)
No, I left that to the guys in the Hangover.
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
Shaw is easily the most entertaining promoter on fight camp 360...especially when he plans to walk the **** out of places
Dan Rafael (2:17 PM)
Yeah, he gets a little nuts.
Hinrich (Germany)
Unbelievable, that some of the freaks here are interested in kimbos debut.
Dan Rafael (2:18 PM)
There are a lot actually.
roberto vega (mazatlan mexico)
in your opinion, who will win the fight marquez vs kaktsidis? it's gonna be a war!!
Dan Rafael (2:18 PM)
LOVE the fight, but still think Marquez has the overall skills to win it. But it will be a great fight if it comes off.
jrfromdallas (southfork)
Did you go to Angulo's graduation from the Winky Wright school of business?
Dan Rafael (2:18 PM)
No, I missed it.
Chris (Bay Area CA)
Did you go to Tyson's house that is right next to Wayne Newton's?
Dan Rafael (2:19 PM)
Ryan (RI)
There should be a tournament for the sanctioning bodies, with the winner being the only legitimate one left. All others must dissolve their companies.
Dan Rafael (2:20 PM)
I like it.
Gerardo (Dallas)
What up Dan. Any chance you could use your resources and make Pacquiao walk in to Cowboys Stadium playing War Machine. That would be sick, and you'd get one of your birthday wishes checked off.
Dan Rafael (2:21 PM)
I would love that.
Dan Rafael (2:22 PM)
OK, Freaks I got some info for you on the Pac-Margs press tour.
Dan Rafael (2:24 PM)
The Tuesday presser in LA is not open to the public. Press only. The Wednesday stop in New York is open and free to the public. It is at 11:30 am ET at Chelsea Piers -- Pier 60 in Manhattan. The Friday stop is also open to the public. It is at 11:30 am CT at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. It is at the East End Zone Platform.
Roy (Reno)
I have a hard time believing freaks will actually boycott the most exciting fighter in the world. Manny always brings it, every round. I will pay to watch all of his fights.
Dan Rafael (2:26 PM)
People can talk boycott but that's pointless. If you don't want to buy it fine. But when Pacquiao fights, no matter who he fights, you gotta watch it.
JP (Columbus, OH)
Here's what I'm workin' on for your next bday present: PBF-PacMan at Yankee Stadium, Pac walks out to War Machine which is being played LIVE in house by KISS (in full makeup), with Khan-Maidana and Donaire-Montiel on the undercard. After the evening is over: Evander Holyfield and Roy Jones hold a joint press conference in centerfield announcing their retirements from boxing.
Dan Rafael (2:27 PM)
I love you and want to adopt you and leave you all of my boxing collection in my will.
Steve (Sac,Ca)
Dano, a late happy birthday to u. As a true freak it is an honor to share your birthday with you as mine is 8/25 as well
Dan Rafael (2:29 PM)
Lucky you.
Charles (Inkster,MI)
Why is dan hell bent on the freakks getting on twitter it took us YEARS to get him on...
Dan Rafael (2:29 PM)
And now I am hooked!
JonG (Queens NY)
With all due respect to all the excellent BBQ comments if we just continue to make these comments in every chat it will blur our memories of the real "BBQ CHAT". aw who am I kidding. Flloyds comming to the BBQ but not until the day after pacman has already committed to attend a different BBQ first.
Dan Rafael (2:30 PM)
Pay the man, Shirley.
Nick (Harrisburg, PA)
Tell Gary to hit Dawson's car with a bat before he gets in the ring to get him to show some passion
Dan Rafael (2:31 PM)
I'll mention it.
chuzen (st. louis)
do you think pascal will take an iterim fight before his mandatory rematch? because if pascal loses the belt, the rematch is not that big a fight anymore
Dan Rafael (2:32 PM)
I would assume Pascal will take another fight first, especially if he can one with somebody like Hopkins.
Tom (Pittsburgh)
When Kimbo gets knocked out for the first time in a boxing ring I hope Gus Johnson is at the mic so we can hear another "gus-gasm" on the air like when he got knocked out for the 1st time in MMA
Roy (Reno)
I want to see Margarito fight
Ryan (Clearfield ut)
All the MMA fans are hoping Kimbo does good in boxing because most of them compare MMA to boxing Kimbo did not do very well in MMA. Almost every boxing fan I know doesnt even care about Toney in the MMA.
Matt (Spokane, WA)
Have you ever gotten up and walked out of an interview because the interviewee was so full of it??
Dan Rafael (2:34 PM)
No, I have never been that disrespectful. But I have no problem calling an interview subject on his BS.
Jeremiah (San Diego)
DAAAN! You got a twitter, now you need to complete the FREAKS dreams; you need a radio show!!!
Dan Rafael (2:34 PM)
That is not my call.
chico (patterson, ca)
if there are 1,000 Ricky Hatton's...and you take away 999, how many are left?
Dan Rafael (2:35 PM)
That's a trick question because there can never be 1,000 Ricky Hattons. There was, is and always will be only one Ricky Hatton.
Erich Reyes (Monterrey, Mexico)
Hey Dan, What is your opinion about the great boxer Salvador Sanchez?, I think is a the best mexican boxer.
Dan Rafael (2:37 PM)
He was a great one. I have some DVDs of his fights and he could bring it. Really liked him. I don't rank him No. 1 in Mexico boxing history, but he's way up there.
Marc (Malden, MA)
I am a fan of both boxing and MMA. I care about Kimbo in boxing a little, only because he seems like a good dude who I would like to see succeed. But I would never compare the two, they're completely different sports.
Dan Rafael (2:37 PM)
At last, some sanity.
Gerardo (AZ)
Hey Dan, have you heard anything about the GB Sep 18 card possibly being in theatres?
Dan Rafael (2:38 PM)
Yes, it WILL be. That is definite.
Shawn (Tempe)
Dan, what are your thoughts on Golovkin? He looks like an exciting fighter and has an outstanding amateur background.
Dan Rafael (2:38 PM)
Saw him in the Olympics and have liked him a lot. I had him on my top prospects list at the end of last year.
Justin (St. Louis)
where you get all your DVDs from? or is that off the record
Dan Rafael (2:39 PM)
I record them myself, as I have done for like almost 20 years (VHS back then) and trade with people.
Gutterdandy (Brooklyn)
Maybe you can talk Vitali into dumping "Hell's Bell's" for "War Machine." He has been hanging out with KISS lately.
Dan Rafael (2:39 PM)
Good call.
Chris (Overland Park, KS)
If you text follow @danrafaelespn to 40404 you will get your twitter updates via text. Then it doesn't matter if work blocks twitter.
Dan Rafael (2:40 PM)
I had no idea.
Steve (Minneapolis)
Hey Dan, I heard rumors of a Litzau-Caballero matchup. what are your thoughts on that?
Dan Rafael (2:41 PM)
That was a fight that was suggested for an HBO undercard fight for Caballero and Square Ring, Litzau's promoter, likes the fight. But I have not heard of any real talks about it beyond that. Not sure HBO would take it, but it's not a bad fight at all.
Matt (Spokane, WA)
Did you know that you were going up against a soccer chat? How do you handle the pressure?
Dan Rafael (2:41 PM)
Soccer sucks.
Bobby (New York.)
What's going on with Andy Lee? Haven't heard from him in a while.
Dan Rafael (2:43 PM)
He has a fight coming up. I forget when exactly, but check out the sked on the boxing page. It's there.
Chris (Overland Park, KS)
actually leave out the @ sign. Just follow danrafaelespn to 40404
chuzen (st. louis)
dan do you wish that we had 15 rounds again? or are you satisfied with 12?
Dan Rafael (2:44 PM)
For some fights, I would love there to 15 rounds again. I lament that often whenever I speak with Craig Goossen, Dan's son. We agree on that and often talk about what would have been had certain fights been 15 rather than 12.
Macho (Yucaipa)
So what should i do with my Friday nights when FNF season is over?
Dan Rafael (2:45 PM)
Watch DVDs of the past shows?
Anthony (Cleveland)
I was just curious of your thoughts on Shaq vs. Mosley and De La Hoya. I found it kind of interesting.
Dan Rafael (2:45 PM)
I enjoyed both episodes but did not take any of it too seriously.
John (Phoenix)
How does the number 1 fan of Segura get no chat play the day before he becomes the RING champion? Come on Dan-O, give me the love. Seguro KO6 Calderon. It will be a nasty left uppercut too.
Dan Rafael (2:46 PM)
You are on record.
Jermain Taylor (Little Rock, AK)
Hey Dan, I was going to make the drive up to the BBQ, but I ran out of gas half way there and ended up taking a nap.
Dan Rafael (2:46 PM)
Rich (Evanston)
Dan-A little off topic, but something I've always wondered about. Before the Pascal-Dawson, the announcers said that Pascal had weighed in at 175 but 24 hours later was at 194 for the fight. How on earth can anyone gain 19 pounds in 24 hours?
Dan Rafael (2:48 PM)
It means he really dried out to make the weight and rehydrated big time. It's unusual to put on that much weight but not THAT unusual.
Mark (Brooksville, Fla.)
Dan, With your acknowledged love of KISS have you ever met any of the members of the group?
Dan Rafael (2:48 PM)
Nope. Just seen them in concert a few times.
Derek (Bay Area)
Dan,Hate to bring up the Pac-Marg fight again, but when I think of that fight and the disgust wears off I realize at least Margarito will try and give him a fight. Clottey threw more punches warming up.
Dan Rafael (2:49 PM)
I agree with that. It will defintely be a better fight than the Clottey one. I do think Cheato is a live dog.
Macho (Yucaipa)
What time will Klitschko/Peters fight be streamed live on ESPN 3?
Dan Rafael (2:51 PM)
Not sure yet on the exact timing. Probably 5 or 6 pm ET.
Roger Clemens (TX)
I believe Margarito didn't know anything about the dry wall inside his gloves.
Nick (Seattle)
Third attempt in as many weeks, you've yet to post one of mine. Was up late last night watching some Celestino Caballero fights. I watched KO3 Sithchatchawal, KO 4 Molitor, and UD 12 Yordan. I have a hard time blaming him for not getting any big fights, don't you think the 5'11" man should be fighting at junior welterweight? It's to the point where it is not even "ducking" if you're 126 and don't want to fight him.
Dan Rafael (2:54 PM)
I dont agree. He fights at that weight, makes that weight and is really good. He has not jumped up two divisions and said he would come back for a big fight like Williams. He has consistently fought at 122 and now is legitimatley at 126 looking for a big fight. But nobody will fight him.
Harvey (New york)
Should Valuev's poop have its own weight class?
Dan Rafael (2:54 PM)
We are researching that issue. Stay tuned.
butch (from the cape)
I know this will be met with a "who cares" from most of the audience but whatever happened to sultan ibragimov? Got blown out by Wlad and havent heard anything of him since..
Dan Rafael (2:55 PM)
Joseph (Texas)
Dan, you're an ambassador for the sport because of your position at ESPN. Sell the public as to why they should support/purchase Pacquaio/Margarito.............
Dan Rafael (2:56 PM)
No. I am not here to sell a fight. If someone wants to buy it that's there call. If they do or don't I do not care one iota.
tristan (palo alto , CA)
Will Capetillo still be in the corner for the upcoming Claderon fight?
Dan Rafael (2:57 PM)
No, Puerto Rico won't license him. Good for them.
Chris (Bay Area, CA)
dan just joined you on twitter via Iphone. Looking forward to some great news 24/7
Dan Rafael (2:59 PM)
Good man!
Lee (Norwalk, CA)
Have you ever wrote somethng about a boxer then worried about running into him again?
Dan Rafael (3:00 PM)
Greg (Palm Springs)
Dan, If I remember right Khan got 1.1million to fight Malinaggi on HBO. HBO will pony up atleast that for Alexxander vs Bradley, won't they? I mean this is one of the biggest fights that can be made in boxing,
Dan Rafael (3:01 PM)
I'm sure HBO's offer is substantially more than $1.1 million for Alexander-Bradley.
Besim (Staten Island)
I'm a relatively new hardcore fan (maybe 2 years), so I googled Dan Rafael USA Today chats this week to get more of a sense of recent history. One transcript was before Mosley/Wright I and another was before De la Hoya/Hopkins. Freak status?
Dan Rafael (3:01 PM)
Not really.
J in FLA (Cocoa, Florida)
Do you think Main Events would ever put both Adameck and Judah on the same card?
Dan Rafael (3:02 PM)
No. It makes no sense at all. Why do that when you can put on two separate shows and make money with both of them?
Ian (Pembroke Pines, FL)
If Marquez fights Erik Morales(assuming he beats Katsidis) at the smog-filled, high altitude Estadio Azteca, will you be there ringside?
Dan Rafael (3:03 PM)
I think if that fight did get made I might go.
J in FLA (Cocoa, Florida)
Don King gladly accepts your invitation to the BBQ chat. Oh wait, it's over?
Dan Rafael (3:03 PM)
Joe (OH)
This guy wants freak status for googling your name? Come on, man.
Joel (Queens,Ny)
Dannon Briggs I am amazed on how you only got 3 weeks on twitter and already have 2000+ you really are Dan "The Man"!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan Rafael (3:04 PM)
Almost 3,000! I need more!
Steve (NYC)
As a sideshow Kimbo will be some fun. Don't special attractions have a place on cards?
Dan Rafael (3:05 PM)
As long as they are viewed like, I'm cool with it.
Alex (Lancs UK)
Kimbo Slice - I reckon he'd end up with a boxing career kind of like the UK's Matt Skelton - not great but able to beat journeyman type fighters due to fitness, conditioning and aggression.
Dan Rafael (3:05 PM)
I see what you mean.
Rob (Tx)
Got a core group of buddies that watch the big fights together. Just want to know your opinion. What do you think was a better fight, Taylor-Pavlik 1 or Margarito-Cotto ?
Dan Rafael (3:06 PM)
Cheato-Cotto. Both good, but Cheato-Cotto was a better fight to me. I was at both and the atmosphere for the Cheato-Cotto fight was insane on top of that as such a huge Mexico-PR fight.
Mark (Brooksville, Fla.)
Dan, Although it hasn't been asked in a long time I was curious if any of the non-cable networks have any plans for bringing Boxing back on Saturday afternoons?
Dan Rafael (3:07 PM)
Not at this time. But it would be great.
Atrain (brooklyn)
what do you think will happen to James Toney
Dan Rafael (3:09 PM)
He'll get wiped out.
Mark (Brooksville, Fla.)
Dan, I was just thinking now that you're probably heading out to Dallas in November for Pac vs Margs fight maybe on the Friday night before the fight you could get ESPN to rent out Southfork Ranch to hold your legendary BBQ!!!
Dan Rafael (3:10 PM)
That would rock! You just KNOW somebody would end up in the pool.
Mike (Macomb, MI)
I loved when you did the boxing page in the USA Today with rankings. I remember carrying it around for a month until the new one came. Was it the second Thursday of the month that you had the rankings in the USA Today?
Dan Rafael (3:10 PM)
It was once a month but I don't recall.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, really love your birthday wish "For folks to quit crying robbery after a legitimately close fight". And 'folks' isn't only the stupid fans that cry robbery but also for the whiney promoters and fighters who cry, too. Remember when fighters would just accept close losses with a handshake?
brian (scottsdale, az)
segura vs calderon PPV, how many fight are they showing? the usual 4?
Dan Rafael (3:11 PM)
It could be more. Not set like a big HBO PPV. They'll show swing fights if stuff is short.
Dave (Rochester, NY)
Dan, do you sense any resistance from either side on the possible Jan matchup of Bradley-Alexander?
Dan Rafael (3:12 PM)
No, but I think the promoters are going to have a hard time closing deals with their fighters. But I think it will eventually get done.
Kevin (Denver)
Gary Shaw must be living up to his quote of a week ago, "I can't be honest, I'm a promoter" if he thinks Kimbo Slice will even be a remote heavyweight factor after 6 fights!
Ed (Portland OR)
Is there any other countries that have the same kind of rivalry that Mexico/PR does?
Dan Rafael (3:14 PM)
Brazil-Argentina is pretty big but not nearly as many fights. England-Scotland. But Mexico-PR is the biggest in boxing as far as I can tell.
squibbs (alpharetta, ga)
If you are torn between not wanting to support Margarito by buying the fight, but want to see the fight, the best solution is to find a bar that is showing it. They're going to buy it anyway and you're not putting anymore money in his pocket.
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Ur pick on lopez/marquez
Dan Rafael (3:15 PM)
Likely to be resked on Nov. 6, which you would have known hours ago if you followed me on Twitter.
DON (Lafayette, LA)
DANDY SAVAGE, Me and my buddy are in our cubicles checkin out the chat as always. Marcos Maidana takes ChopChop easy tomorrow night...right??
Dan Rafael (3:16 PM)
I don't know about easy, but he certainly should win the fight. Chop Chop will be game I am sure.
Alan (London,England)
What happened to Gary russell, i thought he was fighting last night.Any thought's on him Dan, i think this kid is going to be a special fighter.
Dan Rafael (3:16 PM)
Good prospect but off the card last night because of a broken hand.
Rob (Tx)
speaking of insane atmospheres, i guess in your 40 years the best atmosphere was the Hatton-Mayweather fight ? I can remember the Hatton supporters singing "only one Ricky Hatton" in the first fight of the undercard.
Dan Rafael (3:17 PM)
That was the best atmosphere for a fight I've ever been in. Hands down.
Fraid Mayweather ((hiding out))
Dan, how "coincidental" is it that as soon as Pacquiao is locked into a fight, Floyd's done with vacation and ready to sched a fight. Unbelievable.
Dan Rafael (3:19 PM)
Ian (Pembroke Pines, FL)
I heard a rumor Mayweather wanted to fight Donnie Nietes
Dan Rafael (3:20 PM)
I can neither confirm nor deny.
Ryan (RI)
I just got done reading last weeks chat (was on vacation) and have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. My co-workers must think I'm trashed!
Dan Rafael (3:21 PM)
Love it.
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Kiss last great album was revenge,I believe with the single unholy. Your opinion?
Dan Rafael (3:21 PM)
I love Sonic Boom.
Jim Lampley (Dallas Bang Bang Bang)
We told you it might be canditate for barcue of the year, we didn't know it would be a canidate for barbcue of the Century!
Chris (Montreal)
Whats up Dan, Montreal loves you, was just wondering besides Bute vs Pascal, what fight would bring you to the city? Pascal vs. Hopkins.
Dan Rafael (3:22 PM)
That would do it as well.
tristan (palo alto , CA)
The undercard for Pac-Margo looks good. Do you believe it will actually come off as planned?
Dan Rafael (3:23 PM)
Who knows?
Cristian (Jersey City)
How long before the WBC gives Kimbo Slice the Interim Diamond MMA Boxing Title? For a small sanctioning fee of course.
Dan Rafael (3:24 PM)
Not long at all.
Dave (San Jose)
Dan please settle this argument I'm having with a friend. I'm telling him Michael Buffer pulls the hottest girls in boxing, he says no way. Please give him whats coming.
Dan Rafael (3:24 PM)
I cannot lie. I have seen Michael with many very attractive companions at ringside.
Darren (Dallas,Tx)
DTM, what did you think of the Sam Peter camp photos? He looks in great shape.
Dan Rafael (3:25 PM)
I did see them and he does look in great shape. He has been in great shape for his last few fights.
Rene (Las Vegas)
Is HBO producing or distributing the Mosley vs. Mora PPV?
Dan Rafael (3:27 PM)
AJ (Strathcona MN)
Any inside information on who is being considered for the cruiserweight super 6? Please tell me Troy Ross is being considered. The guy deserves it after his last fight.
Dan Rafael (3:29 PM)
No secrets. I wrote all about it in my blog a few days ago. Check it out for all the details.
Jerry (columbus oh)
Dan! Whats your favorite Boxing After Dark fight of all-time?
Dan Rafael (3:31 PM)
So many. But among the top ones -- Barrera-McKinney, Gatti-Rodriguez, Gatti-Ward 1, Ibeabuchi-Tua and Cotto-Torres off the top of my head.
John (Tampa)
200k buys for Mosley-Mora over/under?
Dan Rafael (3:31 PM)
Probably under.
Grey (Cape Cod, MA)
Do you weep when you think about how much money HBO is putting into Sergio Mora?
Dan Rafael (3:32 PM)
They're not putting any into him. Golden Boy is not getting any guarantee from HBO on the ppv.
Leonardo (Puerto Rico)
Happy belated birthday from an avid reader of your work, Dan. Have you ever covered a fight in Puerto Rico? If so, which one(s)stand out?
Dan Rafael (3:33 PM)
Thanks. Yes. I was at Cotto-Urkal / Miranda-Green HBO card. Loved Puerto Rico. Took my wife on that trip.
Bert (Minneapolis)
Cotto-Torres was awesome. Torres dropped Cotto, 1st time ever I right?Only to have Cotto get up and DESTROY him!
Dan Rafael (3:34 PM)
Spectacular fight. Main event was Wlad-Peter 1.
Jake (England)
How many fights until Rigondeaux fights for a world title?
Dan Rafael (3:34 PM)
I would say inside 10.
Did you add Shaq vs DLH/Mosley to your boxing dvd collection?
Dan Rafael (3:35 PM)
Of course.
NYPD Blue (nyc)
Who did you have winning Ibeabuchi - Tua? I thought Tua edged it, myself.
Dan Rafael (3:36 PM)
I also had Tua winning close.
Manny (Miami)
Happy Belate Dano. Just reading over the comments section on ESPN it seems like 80% if not more of boxing fans are not only not interested in Manny/Margachito but are insulted the fight was made. I know you speak to Bob Arum, does he not understand what people think of Margachito?
Dan Rafael (3:36 PM)
He doesn't care.
Jeff (Dearborn, MI)
Death, taxes, and Calderon by decision tomorrow?
Dan Rafael (3:37 PM)
We shall see.
Matt (Orange County)
Dan, Huge fan of yours and boxing, I have been following the sport for at least 15 years. I can never remember a year when there was not even a candidate for fight of the year or fighter of the year coming into September. Can you? Is this one of the worst years in boxing you can remember?
Dan Rafael (3:39 PM)
It's been woeful. Fights that are made turn out to be dogs for the most part. Lots of fights we want to see don't get made. And other that do fall apart because of injury. Really a down year so far.
Carly (New Mexico)
Dan, whose your wife?s favorite fighter?
Dan Rafael (3:40 PM)
I don't know if I would say favorite, but she really likes Sam Soliman after watching him on the Contender and also likes Kassim Ouma and the Klitschko brothers.
Tony (New York)
An alien visits earth. What one (current) fighter do you get him to watch to get excited about boxing?
Dan Rafael (3:41 PM)
Daryl (LA)
"its gotta be legit.......who would duck allan green" Dan that was a classic quote by the freak on your twitter.
Brandon (De)
One Band Dan Man is Cotto - Chavez on PPV?
Dan Rafael (3:43 PM)
If it happens, yes, it will be PPV.
Matt (Charlotte)
Kessler not on TV for the next year means we are sparred seeing his moms teeth...thank god
Dan Rafael (3:45 PM)
That's cold dude.
Dennis (Pittsburgh)
When does the FNF season kick off next year?
Dan Rafael (3:46 PM)
Clement (Dubai)
Why is it called a boxing "ring" when it fact it is a square?
Dan Rafael (3:47 PM)
Bing? Is that you?
Dan Rafael (3:47 PM)
OK, Freaks, thanks for the chat. Remember to follow me on Twitter and to tune in tomorrow night to our season finale of Friday Night Fights. I'm off to Bristol on Saturday afternoon. Talk to you next week. Peace.
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Background. Penetrating chest trauma is a leading cause of admission to South African emergency departments. The resultant pneumo-/haemothoraces are currently routinely treated by means of standard underwater bottle drainage. A South African company, Sinapi Biomedical, recently launched the Xpand chest drain. This device incorporates a one-way valve with a fluid reservoir and permits the detection of an air leak, as well as intrapleural pressure differences.
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Conclusions. Although there was a definite improvement in drainage time with the Xpand chest drain, the difference did not reach statistical significance. We have, however, proven that the Xpand chest drain is as effective as a standard underwater drain in treating the sequelae of penetrating chest trauma and therefore recommend it as an alternative to current standard therapy.
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I came across this Marmot on a hike to Mt. St. Helens. Specificaly, we were in the plains of Abraham. It was HUGE and had to weigh at least 20-25lbs. Can anyone help me identify it?
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Funny….that looks a LOT like an Olympic Marmot. They get HUGE in the Olympics. I saw one once bigger than a Bobcat….
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As best I can tell from the photo, that is a Hoary Marmot, the marmot common to the Olympics. The only other possibility in that part of the world would be the Yellow-bellied Marmot; the one in your photo appears to have a gray belly.
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Thanks for the help. I'm still amazed at the size of it. The coat is interesting also, it seems longer then a normal Marmots, it appeared more like a thick bear coat. It's good to see wildlife coming back to St. Helens.
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Recently some articles and books about World War II have got me refreshing my history about a specific B-17F that was considered a first and only bomber to have come through the war fairly unscathed. The mission most interesting to me was the 50th. The American crewmen of the 359thBS/303BG were thrilled to complete the mission on November 16th, 1943.
My father, Captain John P. Manning, was the pilot of the Knockout D
I also found some great books that I read and reviewed (for myself). Unfortunately the Knockout Dropper was scrapped in July 1945, at Stillwater, Oklahoma. I'm thinking that was typical of those days, to kill the planes when the war was over. Finding photos of it can be quite a task, and then most of them are copyrighted and for sale. AllPosters does offer some great photos of B-17Fs, the Flying Fortress and others. One other interesting view is a short video of a model of the Knockout Dropper by the son of the man who named the famous bomber, and was its first bombardier!
The Germans had invaded Norway and controlled the molybdenum mines at Knaben. In nearby Rjukan the hydrogen refinement plant that also produced deuterium was also invaded. The allies decided that the Germans probably wanted to use the heavy water plant to create atomic bombs, so it must be destroyed. The Flying Fortress was dispatched to bomb the area. The power station was hit and rendered useless, so the completed mission was a success. That was the 50th mission of the Knockout Dropper.
Two of the articles I mentioned were both about World War II pilots. One was hoping to recover his lost wings, buried in Germany. The other was about a fighter pilot's bracelet being returned to him from Germany. Again I was reminded of these brave heroes who served in WW II. I'm sure others, like me, have a loved one who didn't share about their service, and I think it's a positive honoring to share for them.
I also have an old black and white photo, very small, of me and my dad. I was a toddler, he was a very young man, still in his 20's. It looks as if he is showing me how to put my hands together as if I was to pray. I have it framed and hanging on a wall that I see everyday. I acknowledge my dad, and remember that he did tell me that he hung his rosary in his cockpit on every plane he flew in the war.
All in all the Knockout Dropper was a remarkable plane to be remembered for the specific part of the role it had while based in Molesworth, England, during WW II. The 75th mission was completed March 27th, 1944.


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A tasty corn chowder that is ready in 15 minutes!
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- 2 cups water
- 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles
- 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
- 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Break noodles into large pieces. Add noodles and contents of seasoning packet to water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Stir in corn, cream style corn, milk, onion, and curry powder; heat through. Stir in cheese, bacon, and parsley.
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What a clever and easy soup! It's very kid-friendly..... kids tend to love those squiggly ramen noodles. I used skim milk to cut some fat. I used 2 tbsp fresh minced onion in place of dried, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Thanx for posting. This will come in handy in winter for quick, hot lunches.
I used dry parsley, and did not add bacon but and this soup turned out Great! It seems like I always have Ramen in the house but I never buy it- and this was the perfect way to use it!
Must not be my thing. The broth was good but there was too much corn. Not sure if I like ramen in creamy broth. I couldn't finish it.


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(Above outfit pics by Carmen on my camera, thanks gurrrrrrl)
Welcome to my second NY post! Woke up extra bright and early on a super sunny but freezing day to trek my frozen ass down to the LES to meet Carmen for brunch at..dun dun dun Clinton Street Bakery! Oh man it is always a definite must-eat if anyone is ever in NY or even if you just live there. It helped that I used to live LITERALLY 2 blocks away from there..the food seriously never disappoints. The only insane thing is waiting for a table (along with the 100000 tourists), especially when it feels like -1000 degrees outside.
It's almost a sin not to order the pancakes when you're at CSB. Blueberries are mixed right into the batter and their syrup is like some heavenly next level type of syrup shit. SO GOOD. Along with our stack of pancakes, me and Carmen also shared a huevos rancheros (another one of my favourite dishes OF ALL TIME AT ANY RESTAURANT EVER) (can you tell I love Mexican food?) and a sideorder of sweet potaterrrr fries!
P.S. Also check out Sam's post for more mouth-watering CSB pics here!
P.P.S. Oh yah so this was the only day that I did an outfit shot and only cos Carmen helped me take them! This was pretty much how I dressed the whole time in NY…thick scarf, black pants and substituting my leather jacket for my thick ass wooly duffle coat.
In the Lower East Side.
Many outfit shots were shot along this street in the early times of my blog ♥
mmm sweet potaterrrrr fries
I seriously cannot resist Mexican food..
My bbgurl Carmen ready to pounce on those pancakes.
Later on in the afternoon, after some quick shopping in Soho and the West Village with Carmen, I headed up to midtown to meet with one of my first ever good friends in NY, RICKYYYYYY REYEZZZZZZ. Him and his best buddy Edwin recently started up this amazing art and design company called I Like New Things and also blog about cool stuff/people that they create, like, meet or whatever! They asked if they could interview me for their blog and of cooooourse I couldn't say no! I met them up on 30 sth floor of a building in midtown and the view out on the freezing patio was amazing.
Perfect evening sunset.
How awesome is this? When they interview someone, instead of just posting up the photos they took of the person, they illustrate the pictures instead! You guys must read the interview and check out more illustrations here!
And lastly, a pic of downtown NY. Miss you bb♥
i love blueberry pancakes and them huevossss <3
I LOVE your photos! And you look soooo cute:)
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Such beautiful pictures!!!
Wow I love photos!
This post is fantastic:)
xx Inés
Haven't been to CSB yet, but I was across the street at Frankies 17! Frankies has a great menu :)
such a lovely post, super cute pics!
Your blog is beautiful, I'm so glad I discovered it today!
Lol I love the gif they did of your logo- signature denise. I love that second photo Carmen took of you!
Between you and Sam, I think I'm going to end up defaulting and making myself pancakes for lunch this week, although surely they're not going to taste as good as the ones you guys had haha. You look lovely and super relaxed in the second photograph, so I hope the trip was good to you! Thanks for sharing all of these photographs and anecdotes. Their blog is really fun and the illustrations came out so nicely! Hope you've ben having a good weekend!
super jealoussssss! wana go new york toooo and gahhhhh sweeet potatoe fries looks sooooo good!
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