Alternate histories: The moments that changed boxing, and how they could have been different
Jack Hirsch examines the consequences and what ifs of some huge pivotal moments in boxing history
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The original celebrity boxer
The case of Edwin John proves that the phenomenon of the celebrity boxer is nothing new, writes Mile Templeton
On this day Tony Bellew first upset David Haye
On March 4 2017 Tony Bellew unleashed mayhem against David Haye at the O2 Arena.
When the Board brought in new weights
The Board’s 1968 decision to add new weight classes did not work out well, writes Miles Templeton
How Josh Taylor became the one true king
Steve Bunce watched Josh Taylor edge ever closer to greatness as he proved he’s the best in his weight class following a stirring war with Jose Ramirez
On this day: Floyd Mayweather was born in 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Floyd Mayweather turns 45 today.
The death of Private Sampson
The forgotten story of a young royal marine, Private Sampson, told by Miles Templeton
Editor’s Pick: The cruel lesson of Bernard Hopkins
Tears fell when Bernard Hopkins taught Kelly Pavlik all about boxing.
Succeeding Muhammad Ali
When Muhammad was forced off the heavyweight throne in 1967, the World Boxing Association staged an audacious eight-man tournament to find a successor.
Khan vs Brook – The complete timeline
The Khan vs Brook saga has been ongoing for years.
Editor’s Pick: When Roy Jones fell to earth
From invincible to vulnerable - Roy Jones vs Antonio Tarver.
The great robbery – James Toney vs Dave Tiberi
The beating of James Toney was meticulously planned in training camp but then something happened that Dave Tiberi could never have prepared for.
There was far more to Tommy Milligan’s career than a brutal slaughter at the hands of Mickey Walker
Alex Daley explains why Tommy Milligan was misjudged
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier: How two friends became enemies
Alan Hubbard, who was ringside during the glorious 1970s heavyweight era, tells the story of the enduring grudge between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
A history of chaos – sanctioning bodies and broken titles
Sanctioning bodies and broken titles continue to infuriate and will for as long as they’re allowed to do as they please.