Buzzmaster

  (3:32 PM)

On Saturday night join Dan Rafael for another edition of Rafael After Dark. Rafael will take all your boxing questions, starting at 11:45 p.m. ET.

Dan Rafael

  (11:44 PM)

Greetings Fight Freaks! What a night of boxing. I hope you all enjoyed the Juarez-Barrios bout. The Diaz-Katsidis fight is early in the fight, so I'm going to watch the rest of it -- report back here when it's over and we'll chat the night away.

Dan Rafael

  (12:25 AM)

OK, Freaks, I'm back and they're going to the scorecards in Diaz-Katsidis.

Dan Rafael

  (12:26 AM)

I don't know about you, but I had Diaz winning this one big. Let's see what the scorecards are.

Ryan: Alpharetta, GA

Is Kats corner serious?

Dan Rafael

  (12:26 AM)

I thought his corner was terrible. I like Brendon Smith a lot, really good dude. But I was really surprised that there was NO urgency in the corner and he never told him before the 12th he had to put Diaz on his butt.

Dan Rafael

  (12:27 AM)

115-113 Katsidis, 116-112 Diaz, 115-113 Diaz. Split decision for Diaz. Horrible scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pat (NY)

what?????????????????

Dan Rafael

  (12:27 AM)

Exactly.

chris (brooklyn, ny)

Split decision?!?!?! Wow.

Dan Rafael

  (12:28 AM)

Terrible. AT BEST Katsidis won four rounds, being generous.

bill (carmel, ny)

dan, you definitely would have been blood splattered at ringside tonight. katsidis needed 2 cutmen, one for each eye.

Anthony Toms River NJ

hamada is losing it

Dan Rafael

  (12:28 AM)

Losing? He's LOST it.

Doug Tucker

Did you know that I am teaching the art of scoring to Glen Hamada in these days?

Billy (Patchogue, NY)

What the hell were they watching? It wasn't even competitive in some rounds.

Dan Rafael

  (12:29 AM)

Diaz kicked his ass.

Anthony Toms River NJ

I understand Katsidis started doing decent the later rounds but no way he wins on a judges card...

chris (brooklyn, ny)

Katsidis should put some salt and pepper on Diaz's jab because he was eating them all night.

Lennox Lewis

That was Absolutely atrocious scoring

Dan Rafael

  (12:29 AM)

Definitely.

Stevie Wonder

I could've scored those fights better than the judges in Houston tonight.

Dan Rafael

  (12:29 AM)

The scorecards in the Juarez-Barrios fight at the time of the stoppage were a off as well.

Mayo, New Jersey

How disgusting was Barrios' cut? How did you score the fight at the time of the stoppage?

Dan Rafael

  (12:30 AM)

Barrios' cut was like the Sebastian Lujan of mouth injuries. I had Barrios winning pretty easily before the TKO.

Josh (Alexandria, VA)

Dan, if you could just post people's comments...I want to know how many rounds everyone else here thinks Katsidis won. I gave him two, and that's just because I like him.

Olympic Score System

Even we had Diaz winning!

Dan Rafael

  (12:30 AM)

LOL!

Wang Nan (China)

Hi Dan- I am following your chat from China. Can you give us a quick summary of what happened in the Diaz/Kats fight? Was it close and why do you say scores were horrible?

Dan Rafael

  (12:31 AM)

Diaz dominated. He was busier, more accurate and was landing his jab all night long and cut Katsidis multiple times. Katsidis ran second all night in a decent fight, but one that did not live up the expectations.

Pat (NY)

Barrios's lip or Lujan's ear?

Dan Rafael

  (12:32 AM)

The ear was nastier, but the lip was pretty sick too.

Tommy(Detroit)

117-111

Dan Rafael

  (12:32 AM)

If you had it for Diaz, that is good. If you had it for Katsidis you are banned.

Chris (Rotterdam Junction, NY)

Brendon Smith is delusional

Dan Rafael

  (12:32 AM)

I agree.

SL (NY)

At least Katsidis is a class act.

Dan Rafael

  (12:33 AM)

Yes, he and Brendon are good dudes.

Glen Hamada

Am I banned?

Dan Rafael

  (12:33 AM)

Yes.

Andres (Puerto Rico)

dan were you surprised diaz was able to take katsidis punches without being seriously hurt.

Dan Rafael

  (12:33 AM)

Not really, Diaz has a very good chin. He took Nate Campbell's punches too and was never down.

Matt: Houston, Texas

Dan, how about a Baby Bull/Santa Cruz with the winner getting Manny at his return to 135?

Dan Rafael

  (12:34 AM)

I doubt that happens. I think Diaz will look for the winner of next week's Casamayor-Marquez fight.

Billy (Patchogue, NY)

Max Kellerman rules for this monologue.

Dan Rafael

  (12:34 AM)

I agree.

Tom (Danbury,CT)

I know the scoring sucked tonight. But the awful job by Raphael Ramos in the Barrios/Juarez fight can't be overlooked either.

Dan Rafael

  (12:35 AM)

Terrible refereeing in that fight. Just woeful.

chris (brooklyn, ny)

Kellerman: Did you think you were winning the fight? Katsidis: What do you reckon? Kellerman: No. We had it lopsided. You gotta love Kellerman lol.

Josh (Alexandria, VA)

I do love Katsidis. Losing to the two world class fighters that he has fought...is he officially the Aussie Gatti now, as so many people predicted?

Dan Rafael

  (12:36 AM)

At least Gatti won some of his big fights.

jeff (NY)

what happened with amir khan???? WOW!

Dan Rafael

  (12:36 AM)

He got waxed. 54 seconds. Got clipped real good.

Mike (NY, NY)

D-Nice did you catch the Amir Khan fight...Does it get upset of the year.

Dan Rafael

  (12:37 AM)

It's up there, but I was shocked Frank Warren matched him with Prescott. Rule of thumb that I would live by -- as I have said forever -- never match your guy with a Colombian puncher. They did and they paid for it dearly. This is a bad, bad, bad, bad loss for Khan.

Anthony Toms River NJ

Wow...Khan lost huh?? Sooo much for the hype train!!!

Dan Rafael

  (12:37 AM)

Still a lot of talent, still only 21, but needs to protect the chin better.

chris (brooklyn, ny)

Dan had you heard anything about that dude that waxed (lol) khan? he reminds me of miranda (mini version).

Dan Rafael

  (12:40 AM)

Yes, I watched him a fight on ESPN2 not too long ago.

Berndawg

Congrats to good guy Ronnie Shields on a terrific job with Rocky and Juan tonight.

Dan Rafael

  (12:40 AM)

Agreed.

Glen Hamada (Houston, TX)

Let the record show that I gave round 9 to Katsidis, round 10 to Holyfield, round 11 to De La Hoya, and round 12 to Mario Lopez.

javier (Puerto Rico)

dan were you also suprised that Alex Arthur lost his title in his first defense against cook

Dan Rafael

  (12:41 AM)

Yes, but easy come -- given the title because of politics -- easy go.

Colin (College Park, MD)

Did Dan Campbell "retire" from USA Boxing like Billy Graham "retired" from Hatton's corner?

Dan Rafael

  (12:41 AM)

He got fired but USA Boxing allowed him to "retire."

Habs (Phoenix, AZ)

Barrios lip had the fight by split decision

Rick (Saint Paul, MN)

What did you think of James Kirkland last night?

Dan Rafael

  (12:41 AM)

Exciting and dominated but if you look closely he did get a bit and his balance is not great.

Josh (Alexandria, VA)

So, to change subjects a bit, what is the soundtrack for the RAD chat tonight, Dan?

Dan Rafael

  (12:42 AM)

I have a selection of KISS lined up in the jukebox. Right now, a little Deuce from Alive!

Tim (raymore, MO)

Dan Campbell got fired two days before that press release came out.

Dan Rafael

  (12:43 AM)

Shoulda been two months before the Olympics.

Tim (maryland)

Now we know where Olympic judges go after the games!!!

JESUS HOUSTON

D- Why after the campbell fight did everyone jump off of the diaz bandwagon, he was in a rough fight and wasn't hurt, a learning ep

Dan Rafael

  (12:44 AM)

Who jumped off the bandwagon? Nate is good and Diaz lost but he's remained high in everyone's top 10, Golden Boy still signed him and he's still one of the top 3-4 lightweigts in a stacked division.

Migs (NY, NY)

Dan, do you think Rocky was fortunate tonight and should he be worried when he steps in with someone who is far greater than Barrios. Your thoughts?

Dan Rafael

  (12:44 AM)

Rocky looked awful for the first 6-7 rounds. Not active enough at all. He was helped by the point deductions, which I think got to Barrios.

Chris (Greensboro, NC)

Was the first fight at 130 or 135? Bob Papa and the graphic said 135 but Michael Buffer said 130.

Dan Rafael

  (12:45 AM)

It was 130.

Berndawg

Nice win by Urbano Antillion who looks better each time out. What's next for him?

Dan Rafael

  (12:47 AM)

Excellent performance. I've liked him for a long time. I keep saying he should move up to 135 since he has issues making 130, but Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman told me today that he's staying at 130 for now.

joshua elizabeh city, nc

Dan do u agree with me that diaz would win a rematch against campbell

Dan Rafael

  (12:47 AM)

It's possible. I dounbt we will see it though. Nate is with King and has a tough fight next week and Diaz isn't going to be fighting a King fighter any time soon after what went down between them in Cancun in March.

Charles (Philly)

I'd enjoy watching the Baby Bull more if he had real KO power, but he seems like a great guy out of the ring, so it's hard not to root for him.

Dan (Nutley, NJ)

Am I wrong for thinking Max shouldn't have criticized Smith like that in front of the arena? It was kind of like a sneak attack.

Dan Rafael

  (12:48 AM)

He called it like he saw it and I have no problem with that.

Huff (IL)

whats with d-hop? i read he missed weight by 6-7 lbs!!! he got a gift vs forbes and now hes turning into castillo and not getting in shape. what a joke, bernard has to be ashamed

Dan Rafael

  (12:49 AM)

He and Bernard are estranged. DHop should be ashamed of himself. In his first fight with a new promoter he blew it. He'll be in the doghouse for sure. I don't know if he even wants to be a fighter anymore.

Tom (Danbury,CT)

I love Juan Diaz, but that last two fights he's had the awful Cancun ring announcer and tonight the even worse scoring.

Pedro (Boston)

Great night for a freak. I saw a club fight night in Boston, listened to Kiss on the way home, and got back in time for Diaz - Katsidis. Now I'm chattin it up on RAD!

Dan Rafael

  (12:49 AM)

That is a good day dude.

Mitch (Billings, MT)

Do you think Katsidis will ever be a champion? I'm starting to doubt wheather he'll ever get to the top

Dan Rafael

  (12:50 AM)

It's going to be tough especially in such a loaded division. That said, I enjoy watching him fight win or lose. Time for the team to take the foot off the gas pedal and step him back in competition a little.

Danny, MA

Barrios' mouth looked like the joker.

eric(dayton)

Bloodiest mouth - Barrios or Gene Simmons during an encore?

Dan Rafael

  (12:51 AM)

I gotta go with Gene.

IHOP

Katsidis can always hold our title?

Steve, Sac, Ca

Dano, which was worse 1) The Cancun announcer 2) Barrios lip 3) Glen Hamada's scorecard

Dan Rafael

  (12:51 AM)

1, 3, 2.

alex clearwater fl

what ever happen to winky is he alive

Dan Rafael

  (12:51 AM)

Read Friday's notebook.

SL (NY)

while it was a good fight, I am a bit let down by how Diaz fight went down because Diaz won too easily (whatever the score was)

Dan Rafael

  (12:52 AM)

It was a little disappointing in terms of action given the expectations. But it was still a good fight.

james (las veags)

dtm do you know when jmm will be at the mgm?

Dan Rafael

  (12:52 AM)

Call the front desk.

Chris (Greensboro, NC)

So was that just for the cameras or does Katsidis really train in the parking lot of an auto repair shop?

Dan Rafael

  (12:52 AM)

That is really how he trains.

Greg(Los Angeles)

Any updates on when Daniel Santos may fight again? Please dont tell me in a year.

Dan Rafael

  (12:53 AM)

Nothing in the works that I know of. He just fought a couple of months ago. I'm sure he won't fight again this year.

Pat (NY)

I just saw the fight with Amir Khan on you tube. He is chinny. I'm sure this dude punches hard, but man he got freakin drilled.

Charles (Philly)

I guess Frank Warren DIDN'T do his homework on the Colombian, after all! Just a hiccup for Khan, or is he exposed?

Dan Rafael

  (12:54 AM)

Exposed I hate to say. The one aspect of Khan I have been worried about was his chin after seeing him get hurt or dropped by guys who were not big punchers.

Mike (Fairfax, VA)

That Max Kellerman monologue has got to be one of the greatest ones I've ever seen...

Joel Julio

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, me. Now, back to my room I go

Dan Rafael

  (12:55 AM)

Exactly. Go to bed.

Jon (Philly)

DTM,Rank the decisions: Casa over Santa Cruz, Hopkins over Forbes, Diaz split vs. Katsidis

Dan Rafael

  (12:56 AM)

Casa over Santa Cruz is the worst decision I have ever personally witnessed that I can think of. I had it literally 11-1 for Santa Cruz (who also had a knockdown). EVERY SINGLE PERSON I spoke to at ringside had Santa Cruz winning wide. That is easily the worst. Hopkins over Forbes was very bad. Diaz-Katsidis as a split was kid's stuff in the pantheon of poor cards.

Justin (Springfield, NJ)

Would love to see Casa-JMM winner vs. Diaz with Katsidis v. Barrios on the undercard.

Dan Rafael

  (12:57 AM)

Funny you should say that -- I was on the phone with a friend during the fight saying how about Katsidis-Barrios on an undercard?

Matt (Toronto)

Dan, you must be nervous for Berto. After the Khan fight today, ESPN's "Prospect of the Year" award looks like it's becoming the new EA Sports box cover curse.

Dan Rafael

  (12:58 AM)

I dont view it that way. Lots of my prospects went on to win major titles and be in big fights -- Sam Peter, Cotto, Jermain Taylor, etc..

Jason (Seattle)

My DVR quit before Max's monologue - care to summarize a bit? (When's the last time BAD went over? Dammit.)

Dan Rafael

  (12:58 AM)

Tape the replay on HBO West or in the morning on the HBO replay.

jordan eurchuk (edmonton,canada)

Hey Dan ! Whats your thought on the upcoming Bute-Andrade fight and will this possibly open up the door for a big fight for Bute with a win possibly against Calzage or Pavlik. Thanks Dan and keep up the good work buddy!!

Dan Rafael

  (1:00 AM)

A big Bute win could certainly put him in position for something more than a normal defense but I dont think Calzaghe will look at him. Maybe Pavlik down the road.

Gamalier (Rio Grande, PR)

Did you think there is a chance of Santos vs Margarito 3

Dan Rafael

  (1:00 AM)

Not at the moment. Margarito is really close to finalizing a deal to fight Clottey in a rematch Nov. 1 at Mandalay Bay.

Rui (Nutley, NJ)

What can you tell me about Marcos Ramirez? And what chance does he have of actually upsetting Gamboa?

Dan Rafael

  (1:01 AM)

Slim and none. He's got a great record, but he's a guy with a very padded record against nobodies. I fully expect Gamboa to destroy him with ease inside 3-4 rounds.

Vasyl Lomachenko

Foster Dad, Joel is trying to sneak out of his room

Dan Rafael

  (1:02 AM)

So punch him in the mouth and tell him to get back in there.

Greg(Los Angeles)

Dan who do you like in the Martinez-Bunema fight? I think this could be a wildcard for one of the better fights of the year.

Dan Rafael

  (1:02 AM)

Good matchup and I think a sleeper fight. I like Martinez for some reason.

RAM (Las Vegas, NV)

I remember Jim Lampley suggested to hire CompuBox in the Olympic boxing tournament. Do you agree with him?

Dan Rafael

  (1:03 AM)

Yes and I wrote that in a recent blog. It would have to be better than the existing system. As long as the Olympic powers that be are interested in cumulative number of punches landed and not the quality of the punches landed, CompuBox would work well.

Jake (Arl Hts, Il)

Is the UFC announcer Bruce Buffer Michaels brother?

Dan Rafael

  (1:03 AM)

Yes.

Jeff

Who's better? Miguel Cotto or Antonio Margarita?

Dan Rafael

  (1:03 AM)

Are you: a) Drunk? b) wanting to be banned; c) just a moron?

Rui (Nutley, NJ)

When HBO listed their upcoming specials tonight, they had the Jones/Calzaghe fight but didn't list a 24/7 start date. Are they still planning to do one for the fight?

Dan Rafael

  (1:04 AM)

Yes.

JKGaucho (DC)

Dan, Lennox was so bad tonight (as usual) when I saw Big George I got nostalgic.

Calgary, Alberta

Dan, did you see Steve Molitor's fight last weekend? If so, do you think he would have a chance against the top guys of the Junior Featherweight division?

Dan Rafael

  (1:04 AM)

I watched it on the Internet and I think he's a very good fighter. He would be competitive with any 122 in the world, including Vazquez or Marquez.

Huff (IL)

Does Stevie Forbes have any shot at beating Berto? or at best is he gonna go the distance in a loss?

Dan Rafael

  (1:05 AM)

I think he'll go the distance in a loss.

Jose (San Diego)

Dan, should I order next week's PPV? Low income, but big boxing fan. Does it have a solid undercard?

Dan Rafael

  (1:06 AM)

It's not the strongest card ever to be nice. But if you are a fan of any of the fighters on the card that might sway you. I think the main event will be a nice fight. Mora-Forrest 2 cant be worse than the first one. The other two TV fights include fights with Victor Ortiz and Julio Garcia, neither of which have an opponent right now after Yory Boy Campas fell out as Garcia's opponent.

RAM (Cebu City, Philippines)

Is Mares-Penalosa final?

Dan Rafael

  (1:06 AM)

Not at all. They are working on it for Dec. 6's undercard but it is not made.

BANISHMENT

mmmmm...nothing better than a little midnight snack. Thanks Jeff.

Ali Mac

Dan is Victor Ortiz the real deal ?I am nervous to put my hopes on a prospect after Khan getting KO'd today ?

Dan Rafael

  (1:08 AM)

Victor is very talented. But he also needs to worry about his chin and defense. I was at his last fight in May on Oscar's undercard and he got hit way too much by a lesser guy than he should and he was knocked down. He's careless on defense and against a good fighter he will pay if he doesn't work on that.

Jake (NY)

Lennox adds absolutely nothing to the telecast. He definitely needs to go.

Dan Rafael

  (1:10 AM)

Based on the folks sending in questions and comments tonight you are not alone. They're savaging poor Lennox tonight.

Banishment (Depths of Hell)

Can someone PLEASE get me some Pepto Bismal down here QUICKLY!!! Hamada tastesc worse then his scoring!!!

JKGaucho (DC)

Dan, Yory Boy is now quitting before the fight starts? I thought he usually didn't do it until about round 4.

Dan Rafael

  (1:12 AM)

His approval by the doctor was overruled by the commissioners.

I NEED A JOB CLW FL

CAN U HIRE ME RAFAEL IM BROKE

Dan Rafael

  (1:12 AM)

To do what?

Huff (IL)

With Floyd Sr. out as Oscar's trainer, who is the favorite to take over for him?

Dan Rafael

  (1:12 AM)

Floyd is not out. Nothing is official yet either way.

Huff (IL)

speaking of Julio Garcia, what has he been doing since that stinker he put up on ESPN last yr?

Dan Rafael

  (1:13 AM)

He's won one fight I believe and is now with Shelly Finkel and Golden Boy.

cyrus (San francisco)

what the hell is the WBO Latino championship?

Dan Rafael

  (1:14 AM)

The thing Juarez won. A nonsense regional title that helps keep money flowing into the WBOgus.

Matt (Toronto)

Is team Diaz making excuses about Cancun, or did things really get as bad between them and Don King as they say?

Dan Rafael

  (1:15 AM)

Things were really bad. That said, you still have a job to do and have to be mentally strong. So I just give Nate Campbell credit for a fighting a great fight. I get tired of excuses.

Steve, Sac, Ca

Dano, There is a _% chance Wlad fights Povetkin this year

Dan Rafael

  (1:15 AM)

95.

Huff (IL)

how about Bute-Kessler? that could be a great fight

Dan Rafael

  (1:15 AM)

Agreed, but Waldo probably wouldn't take it.

Greg(Los Angeles)

Dan are you going to any of the fights next week?

Dan Rafael

  (1:16 AM)

Yes, I will be in Las Vegas for the Casamayor-Marquez fight.

Charles (Philly)

DTM, you've pointed out that the Love Child is making a questionable decision to go fight that guy in Germany. Was it questionable for Katsidis to take a fight against Juan Diaz in Houston after coming so close to beating Casamayor? Seems like it was a big risk that ended up hurting him now.

Dan Rafael

  (1:17 AM)

Not at all. He got paid very well and was on HBO and he didn't have another notable option the way the Love Child did.

bill (carmel, ny)

dan, we are almost 1 hour into the chat and no questions yet about delayhoya or $m. has everyone moved on or are you sparing us?

Dan Rafael

  (1:17 AM)

I am sparing you but may have to sprinkle a few in.

Billy (Patchogue, NY)

On a 1-10 scale, how impressed would you be if Pavlik stopped Hopkins?

Dan Rafael

  (1:18 AM)

10. Hopkins has never been stopped, never even been cut and been down only twice in his life (both in the same fight to Mercado). If Pavlik stops him it is a BIG accomplishment.

Jeff (New York)

Wicked support from the Houston area to come out so strongly for the fights. Why arent more big fights held there?

Dan Rafael

  (1:19 AM)

It has historically been a terrible fight town to sell tickets in. But the folks took to the fight and Golden Boy did a good job promoting it and both main matches were good fights.

John (west palm florida)

Kirkland-Julio would be an amazing fight, two guys with defensive flaws but all kinds of firepower, that would be something special, but that fight isn't likely to happen is it?

Dan Rafael

  (1:20 AM)

Anything is possible. That would be a sensatinal fight.

jt?

I love this sport because even if you love a fighter you know when he's lost but can still love how he has fought.

Pat (NY)

Hey Dan, what do you think about that MAB/Khan now ;-)

Dan Rafael

  (1:21 AM)

I think it won't happen.

Diego (Puerto Rico

dan what are your thoughts on the cherry vs bradley fight that is in the undercard of the campbell vs diaz card

Dan Rafael

  (1:22 AM)

I think Bradley dominates a smaller, game guy who makes good fights but who will be out of his league with Bradley.

bill (carmel, ny)

regardless of how the fights tonight went down, these are the type of fights that are supposed to be on HBO BAD.

Dan Rafael

  (1:23 AM)

I couldn't agree more.

Rick, Marina Ca

I think im gonna watch the Cotto-Margo fight again later on for the 1000th time.

Michael (Long Beach, CA)

Seeing the HBO listing for Sergio Martinez, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Alfredo Angulo fights and not seeing any mention of the Love Child still makes me angry. Terrible management.

Rick (Saint Paul, MN)

Not a good year for superhyped UK prospects with Khan and Lee getting ko'd. Who's the next big thing we should expect to hear about from across the pond? Do they have a better chin?

Dan Rafael

  (1:25 AM)

Im sure when their Olympians begin turning pro there will be a lot of hype.

rob (jersey)

DTM - may I just say that it is 1:23 EST - I have a WAWA hoagie, a gatorade, am a half dozen glasses of sctoch deep and chatting about boxing - - RAFA thank you for being loyal to us - - a great night of boxing dispite the scoring...

Michael (Long Beach, CA)

It just seems that Rocky will always get beat by the truly elite at 130. In my opinion he got a little lucky tonight.

Dan Rafael

  (1:27 AM)

If it was lucky, he made his own luck with some great body shots. Give him credit.

Brady (Colorado)

Who won the olympic boxing?

Dan Rafael

  (1:27 AM)

Banishment? Are you here? Are you hungry?

Matt (Toronto)

Dan, who do you pick in an Obama - McCain match-up? McCain has ring experience, but Obama has youth.

Dan Rafael

  (1:27 AM)

Obama also has the height and reach.

chris (brooklyn, ny)

Dan did you see footage of Amir Khan getting knocked out?

Dan Rafael

  (1:28 AM)

Yes, I watched a live stream of the UK PPV.

bill (carmel, ny)

did you notice that diaz did not mention nate campbell for a future opponent but he did mention marquez and casamayor?

Dan Rafael

  (1:29 AM)

I did notice that.

Steve, Sac, Ca

Dano,being from Sacramento how did Maskaev do?

Dan Rafael

  (1:30 AM)

He won a lposided 10-round decision. No shock there.

Justin (Springfield, NJ)

I feel bad for Jorge Barrios. He clearly gave everything that he had tonight. Although Juarez eliminated any potential controversy, Barrios was not treated fairly by the judges or the ref. I hope he gets another shot at a big fight. Barrios v. Katisidis? That would be a war.

Dan Rafael

  (1:31 AM)

The ref was not good in the fight but at the end of the day Juarez stopped him fair and square.

Andrew (Ohio)

I saw your Batista pick for the Scramble. Who do you like in the SD one? I am thinking Jeff Hardy pulls the mild upset.

Dan Rafael

  (1:31 AM)

I'm a major Hardy fan, so I'm rooting for him too.

Rick, Marina, Ca

Where you surpised as you watched Khan get knocked out ? What where your thoughts ?

Dan Rafael

  (1:32 AM)

I was not that shocked because I was surprised they had made the match in the first place. I thought it was over after the first knockdown.

Gamalier (Rio Grande, PR)

Here in Puerto Rico are talking about Juanma Lopez in the De La Hoya vs Pacquiao can you givw a name?

Dan Rafael

  (1:32 AM)

Good chance he will be on that card but no names yet. He needs to handle his business with Figueroa on Oct. 4.

Alfredo Starr County TX

Hey DAn, do you think Diaz has a SHOT AT LANDING A FIGHT WITH PACQUIAO

Dan Rafael

  (1:34 AM)

That could be in the cards down the road, but Manny has much bigger fish to fry right now. I also think we could see a Manny-Hatton fight before a Manny-Diaz fight.

Tim (raymore, MO)

How did you like your Giants the other night against the Skins?

Dan Rafael

  (1:35 AM)

Loved it especially because I hate the Redskins more than any other team in the NFL. And since I live in Redskins country it was sweet.

Franklin (Arizona)

Why is there Boxing?

Dan Rafael

  (1:35 AM)

Why is there Franklin?

rob (jersey)

Understood that Calzaghe/RJJ hasn't "offically" been announced - but any idea as to the undercard?

Dan Rafael

  (1:36 AM)

It will be announced Sept. 16 in NYC. Salita is on the undercard.

Tim Donaghy (jail)

After I get out of prison, I'm re-establishing my career as a Houston-based boxing judge.

Dan Rafael

  (1:37 AM)

Now that is funny.

Banishment (Starving tonight)

Why is there Franklin? Oh, wait, I can fix that. (burp)

Joel Julio

Dad, Can I please go out tonight?

Dan Rafael

  (1:38 AM)

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, the Love Child. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ali

Do you think there could be a Khan vs Prescott II ?

Dan Rafael

  (1:39 AM)

I think that will obviously happen at some point.

Rick, Marina, Ca

Whats your hate level for the cowboys?

Dan Rafael

  (1:39 AM)

A half step below the Skins.

Wayne (Chicago)

What do you reckon the PPV #'s for tonight will be? Break 350K?

Dan Rafael

  (1:39 AM)

Are you an idiot?

Rick (Saint Paul, MN)

Why do you think Michael Katsidis was so passive in this fight? He's at his best when he moves forward with reckless abandon. Is Diaz just that good?

Dan Rafael

  (1:41 AM)

I have no idea, but that was not the Katsidis I am used to seeing.

Mark (Grand Rapids Michigan)

Hello Dan, how do you feel about the HBO 24/7 series, I like them, I see they are covering Jones vs Calzaghe.

Dan Rafael

  (1:42 AM)

They are extremely entertaining, give great insight to the training camps and the fighters and certainly help the promotion. I love 'em.

Mike (NY)

Why does HBO try to market Katsidis as the next Arturo Gatti? He's not even on the technical, nor the power level of Gatti.

Dan Rafael

  (1:43 AM)

It is not HBO "marketing" him that way. It is merely the opinion of some that he remninds us of Gatti's warrior style.

Glen Hamada

I had Khan up 1 round to none tonight

Sean Richmond VA

How did Khan get Clocked so quickly?

Dan Rafael

  (1:44 AM)

Ummm, he got savaged by left hooks?

Jason (Seattle)

That Barrios cut - some things were not meant to be seen in HD.

Billy (Patchogue, NY)

Bob Papa also rules too!

Dan Rafael

  (1:44 AM)

He's been outstanding.

Mike (Chicago)

Amir Kahn getting drilled was no surprise. He was not matched against average punchers coming up, they were all NON punchers. Guys with 5 KO's were dropping him hard. There was a reason for Frank Warren to protect him.

Dan Rafael

  (1:47 AM)

Well Frank didn't do a very good job tonight.

Eugene (South Carolina)

Now that most of the top dogs are leaving the 130 pound division, do you think Jaurez has a chance of being the best at 130?

Dan Rafael

  (1:48 AM)

That division is empying out quick, so Rocky at least should have a chance to win a title.

Charles (Philly)

RIP Joey Giardello, a great Philadelphia middleweight.

Dan Rafael

  (1:49 AM)

Agreed.

Elmo

Dan will Pacquiao vs Oscar have a 24/7 ?

Dan Rafael

  (1:49 AM)

Obviously.

Geraldo(Dale City,VA)

Man D$ you living in the DC area and you dont like the skins...I feel like when I found out there was no Santa Clause....

Dan Rafael

  (1:50 AM)

Deal with it. I despise them. I take great joy in listening to the radio Mondays after they lose and watching the news and listening to their dopey fans moan about it. It arouses me.

Mario (Bell Gardens, CA)

Danaconda, during the Juarez-Barrios fight Bob Papa mentioned that if the ref deducted a third point that Barrios would be disqualified. Is that the usual rule? I've seen fights where boxers were docked 5 points and the fight went on. What's the deal there???

Dan Rafael

  (1:50 AM)

I dont know of a fight with five points deducted. If a third point is taken, it would almost always result in a DQ if there was a fourth infraction. Sometimes a DQ on the third one.

javier (Puerto Rico)

Dan better action fight valero vs katsidis or diaz vs valero?

Dan Rafael

  (1:53 AM)

I'll take either, thank you.

Joe (NYC)

There's actually a seven page thread on the Redskins message board discussing who the better QB is; Eli, or Jason Campbell. Seriously. If that doesn't say it all about 'Skins fans, I don't know what does.

Dan Rafael

  (1:53 AM)

Skins fans are bigger idiots than Red Sox fans.

Jeff (phoenix)

Dude, PLEASE DONT BAN ME I know you're not ticketmaster but can you please tell me if the Pacman dlh tickets have gone on sale yet? I got my room a the MB now I just need tickets

Dan Rafael

  (1:54 AM)

They have not gone on sale yet.

Brendan (Brooklyn, NY)

Miranda/Abraham 1 for 5 points deducted?

Dan Rafael

  (1:54 AM)

That is a rarity.

Dan Rafael

  (1:54 AM)

Although two were on one foul.

Berndawg

How close is Top Rank to announcing the 11/1 show?

Dan Rafael

  (1:55 AM)

Patience.

Al (Lawrence, TX)

De La Hoya is the most protected fighter ever!!!!! Are you surprised he didn't wait until Ivan Boy Calderon was done to decide?

Dan Rafael

  (1:56 AM)

Trinidad, Mayweather, Hopkins, Mosley twice, Mayorga, Quartey, Whitaker, Ruleas, Molina, Vargas, etc...., etc... Uh huh. Go back to your bottle.

Dave (STL)

pavlik vs b-hop, fight of the yr?

Dan Rafael

  (1:58 AM)

It won't even be fight of the night.

Mario (Bell Gardens, CA)

Danaconda, if you don't mind, please post the following message to all freaks. IF YOU GO TO THE TICKETMASTER WEBSITE, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR AN E-MAIL ALERT WHEN ANY TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR A CERTAIN VENUE, I.E. MANDALAY BAY OR MGM GRAND, THAT WAY YOU'LL KNOW IN ADVANCE WHEN TICKETS FOR FIGHTS WILL GO ON SALE. Most importantly, we can spare Dan from dumb ticket-related questions.....thank you sir......

Dan Rafael

  (1:58 AM)

Bless you Mario.

Luis, Elk Grove Village

National Boxing Commission anyone? I had Diaz 119-109.

Dan Rafael

  (2:01 AM)

Here's the Khan fight Freaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1hLX9j1gEg

Rick, Marina, Ca

Dan, Please post this one up, Al from texas is an idiot who don know jack about boxing.

chris (groton, ct)

hey dan, quick paul williams question. what weight class do you think he'll eventually end up and stay at (maybe reign over?) since he's too big to stay at welterweight. cutting that much weight has to take its toll.

Dan Rafael

  (2:03 AM)

He'll be a middleweight.

Ali

Dan did you notice how Prescotts Jab made Khans legs wobble ?

Dan Rafael

  (2:03 AM)

Yes.

Ryan: Alpharetta, GA

Nice on the link

Jack (New York)

I love youtube. I watch so much boxing on there.

Dan Rafael

  (2:04 AM)

Me too.

Glen Hamada (Houston, TX)

I am completely opposed to a national boxing commission. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to settle my bar tab for tonight.

Braindamaged2too...(Asylum)

Evening D.R., Seeing how Evander Holyfield is hanging with Oscar.....ya think a Golden Boy Promotion of Holyfield's next fight?

Dan Rafael

  (2:05 AM)

No, Evander lives in Houston and is a boxing fan and went to the show.

Dan Rafael

  (2:05 AM)

This could also be good entrance music, to borrow from WWE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFx_-5kr7ws

Mario (Bell Gardens, CA)

Danaconda, thanks for the link, man, Amir Khan got manhandled. Really, what was Frank Warren thinking?

Dan Rafael

  (2:06 AM)

I wish I knew.

Matt (Toronto)

I get flashbacks of Tyson-Spinks watching the Khan fight. Althought I think Spinks put up more of a fight.

Joe (CA)

"one of the biggest stunner in British boxing history" says the commentator of Khan fight....is that little bit of an exaggeration?

Dan Rafael

  (2:07 AM)

Not at all. Khan was expected to be a dominant world champion someday, not lose to a handpicked opponent in 54 seconds via massive knockout.

Eddie G (The PG ILLINOIS)

Khan Was Waxed!!! He was done after the first Knockdown... He was wobbled by the man's jab right before he was flattened... I always said he was overrated! Talented yes! but overrated!!!

Chris (Rotterdam Junction, NY)

KHAAAANNNNN GONNNNNEEEEEE

Adam, Boston

that cut for Barrios was terrible, up there with klitchko v. lewis

Dan Rafael

  (2:07 AM)

Forgot about Vitali's eye in the Lewis fight. Now all we need is a nose.

Nel (Los Angeles, CA)

Any news about Edwin Valero?

Dan Rafael

  (2:08 AM)

Just what I wrote in Friday's notebook -- he has given up his 130 title and is moving up to 135. How about him and Diaz in Texas, where Diaz is from and where Valero is licensed?

mrmarksmith

Mr. RAD, when you're at a fight reporting do you watch the fight on a video feed? If no are you able to observe some of the subtlties (cuts, punch impact etc.) that you get watching the fight on TV?

Dan Rafael

  (2:09 AM)

Generally, I am ringside watching the live action. Fortunately, I normally have a good view of the various monitors at ringside so I can view replays and such.

E. Meza-Portland

In their primes, who wins, R.Lopez/Calderon?

Dan Rafael

  (2:10 AM)

f you read my Friday blog you would know that I said I don't know who wins that one.

Pribs Bethlehem, PA

Had to watch on tape delay. Can't believe the Freaks are still awake!

Dan Rafael

  (2:10 AM)

Freaks never sleep unless they are really, really drunk.

Lennox Lewis

Khan was Absolutley Waxed!!!

Dan Rafael

  (2:11 AM)

Definitely.

Dan Rafael

  (2:12 AM)

OK, Freaks, great RAD chat tonight. Hope you all enjoyed the fights. This was a good fight weekend. Make sure to check out Monday's scorecard and report back here on Friday. I'll chat with you from Las Vegas, where I will be for Casamayor-Marquez. Peace.