Denzel Bentley: ‘We both lost our temper’
Denzel Bentley tells Matt Christie about that infamous sparring session with this weekend’s opponent, Felix Cash, and the mood at the Peacock Gym since Daniel Dubois departed
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Editor’s Pick: How dodgy dealings, shady characters and bad decisions propelled Lennox Lewis through his career
But Lennox Lewis discusses the principles that helped him navigate his long, distinguished career with Matt Christie
Concern over Oscar De La Hoya’s appearance on Triller
The explosion of interest in Triller fight cards highlight where boxing is going wrong, but worries over Oscar De La Hoya coming out of retirement grow
Demetrius Andrade vs Liam Williams: Mission Possible
Matt Christie outlines why Liam Williams has every chance of upsetting Demetrius Andrade in Hollywood
Did Courtenay vs Bridges justify having a world title on the line?
Courtenay vs Bridges was terrific but the debate about the world title is a worthwhile one, writes Matt Christie
Maxim Vlasov finally gets to challenge Joe Smith for WBO light-heavy title
Matt Christie wonders if Maxim Vlasov can buck the current Covid trend when he takes on Joe Smith Jnr
Carl Frampton can walk into retirement with his head held high
Carl Frampton remains classy to the end, writes Matt Christie
Alexander Povetkin has reached the end of the line
If Alexander Povetkin really was ‘fit to fight’ on Saturday he should not fight again, writes Matt Christie
The question of pay-per-view, again
Yet again, the cost of an event is overshadowing the fights taking place on it.
On This Day: Undefeated Joe Calzaghe was born
Matt Christie reflects on the merits of the great Joe Calzaghe's boxing career
Is Artur Beterbiev starting to slip?
Adam Dienes lasts longer than expected against a rusty Artur Beterbiev, writes Matt Christie
Hagler – The archetypal fighter
Marvin Hagler’s sudden passing brings into sharp focus the legend he remains, writes Matt Christie
Claressa Shields is impressive but victory over outclassed Marie Eve Decaire doesn’t make her ‘great’
Claressa Shields unifies second division but it's important to put her achievements in context
Editor’s Pick: Acelino Freitas – ‘How can they criticise me? I was in hospital for five days because the inside of my head was bleeding’
Between sharing a tiny room with five people and having a football pitch in his back garden, Acelino Freitas enjoyed a supreme boxing career that began with 29 straight KOs but threatened to go sour when he was accused of quitting.
Devoted to boxing – remembering Jim Evans
Jim Evans was a true hero within the British boxing circuit, not hugely famous outside our bubble but there were few who garnered more respect inside it, writes Matt Christie