The Beltline: Is boxing the easiest sport in the world?
What nowadays passes for “boxing”, coupled with the sport’s inability to tell people to go away, is potentially damaging its reputation, writes Elliot Worsell
Elliot Worsell
Zolani Tete reportedly failed a drug test following his win against Jason Cunningham in July
European bantamweight champion Jason Cunningham discovered yesterday that Zolani Tete, the South African who stopped him in July, failed a performance-enhancing drug test following their fight, writes Elliot Worsell
The mini classic between Kenshiro Teraji and Hiroto Kyoguchi arrived at just the right time for boxing
Following weeks of disappointment, boxing received the fight it needed (if not deserved) last Tuesday in Japan, writes Elliot Worsell
BN Verdict: While an acquired taste, the masterful Dmitry Bivol once again produces an almost perfect performance
Dmitry Bivol hardly put a foot wrong in the process of taming Gilberto Ramirez in Abu Dhabi, writes Elliot Worsell
The Beltline: A Russian and a Mexican walk into a Middle East hotel
A light-heavyweight fight involving two unbeaten boxers with a combined 64-0 record should generate more interest than it has, writes Elliot Worsell
BN Verdict: Modern greats Vasiliy Lomachenko and Katie Taylor keep winning, though both edge closer and closer to the finish line
Appreciate them while you can because Vasyl Lomachenko and Katie Taylor could soon be doing their victory lap, writes Elliot Worsell
The BN Preview: Technicians collide when Lomachenko and Ortiz meet in New York
Saturday's lightweight fight between Vasyl Lomachenko and Jamaine Ortiz should be one for the boxing purists, writes Elliot Worsell
The Beltline: In the lawless world of professional boxing, guilty until proven innocent is the only way to go
If, for whatever reason, you fail a performance-enhancing drug test, you are guilty of failing a performance-enhancing drug test, writes Elliot Worsell
The Sound of Silence: Eddie Hearn details the events leading to the death of Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank Jnr
Promoter Eddie Hearn admits mistakes were made ahead of Conor Benn vs.
Mind and Body: Williamson vs. Kelly will be a battle of both physical and mental strength
With just over five weeks to go until they fight for the British super-welterweight title, North East rivals Troy Williamson and Josh Kelly begin their mind games, writes Elliot Worsell
The Beltline: Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora find the prospect of a life without boxing scarier than any heavyweight opponent
No different than most boxers, heavyweights Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora admit the idea of retirement terrifies them, writes Elliot Worsell
Resignation Day: Fury vs Chisora III is confirmed (and there’s nothing you can do about it)
Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora do their best to sell a fight nobody asked to see, writes Elliot Worsell
Resignation Day: Fury vs Chisora III is confirmed (and there’s nothing you can do about it)
Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora do their best to sell a fight nobody asked to see, writes Elliot Worsell
