The Original Day of Reckoning: Saturday isn’t boxing’s first heavyweight free-for-all
Long before Saudi Arabia was even considered a fight location, 14 young heavyweights came together in seven bouts that spawned future stars, writes Matt Bozeat
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BN Preview: Josh Kelly takes a trip into the unknown against Placido Ramirez
Kelly is at his best when he recognises danger and he’d be wise to do so against Ramirez, writes Matt Bozeat
BN Preview: Emiliano Marsili, at 47, will become the oldest European champion in history if able to beat Welshman Gavin Gwynne
At 47, Marsili can make history if he proves to good for Gwynne, writes Matt Bozeat
The Odd Couple: Dennis Andries and Tony Sibson were anything but natural rivals
From different divisions and backgrounds, the contest between Dennis Andries and Tony Sibson back in 1986 was far from a natural, writes Matt Bozeat
BN Preview: Luis Alberto Lopez is a one-of-a-kind fighter who deserves his newfound attention
There is no other active fighter quite like Luis Alberto Lopez – and he gets a decent test this Friday, writes Matt Bozeat
BN Preview: Now finally set to go ahead, Lyndon Arthur cannot afford to take Braian Suarez lightly
Arthur will be wise to embrace the threat of Suarez, writes Matt Bozeat
BN Preview: Ricky Burns and Willie Limond go to the well one final time
Regardless of the result, Burns and Limond set to wave goodbye after memorable careers, writes Matt Bozeat
A brief history of British heavyweights abroad
Matt Bozeat takes us back through the years from Fitzsimmons to Fury
BN Preview: Dennis McCann receives his acid test in the form of Ionut Baluta
Proverbial banana skin Baluta is next for the gifted McCann, writes Matt Bozeat
Memories of Errol Spence in the UK: “He made Brook look ordinary”
Those who were behind the scenes recall Spence being humble, polite and completely confident the night that he toppled Kell Brook with a sizzling display at Bramall Lane in May, 2017.
Memories of Terence Crawford in the UK: “He’s 60 to 70 per cent better now”
Some seasoned observers were not impressed when Terence Crawford defeated Ricky Burns in 2014 but others, even closer to the action, knew they were in the presence of something very special.
Lee McGregor: “I am excited about the future again”
Returning to the venue where I beat Sunny Edwards is the point where I start over after a horrible few years
Ash Lane and the anatomy of an upset
How Ash Lane defied the odds to win the English title and, as he tells Matt Bozeat, the former Commonwealth champion has got one more domestic belt in his sights
BN Preview: Ioka must show home improvements against Franco second time around
Ioka needs to better than he was last time against Franco to impress his Japanese fans, writes Matt Bozeat