Billam-Smith vs. Riakporhe and the perks of being a football fan
Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe are the latest British boxers to see the sense in aligning themselves to football clubs, writes Elliot Worsell
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Ezra Arenyeka is proof that doorstepping actually works
Back in March some random bloke called out Ben Whittaker at a press conference.
Four Brits flourish in Saudi Arabia (but now must come home)
As impressive as Daniel Dubois, Hamzah Sheeraz, Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson were in Saudi Arabia, we need them to now become headline acts in the UK, writes Elliot Worsell
Once Deontay Wilder acknowledged boxing’s dangers, he was halfway out the door
Having come to terms with the damage done to both him and to others, Deontay Wilder is no longer the same cold and callous destroyer, writes Elliot Worsell
A deserved but bittersweet victory for Jack Catterall
Jack Catterall avenges his 2022 loss to Josh Taylor, but once again the judges don’t do him any favours, writes Elliot Worsell
Derek Chisora’s cry for help
When Derek Chisora sold his upcoming fight against Joe Joyce as being essentially a battle to keep brain cells, nothing more needed to be said, writes Elliot Worsell
Oleksandr Usyk and his excellency
Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just beat Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he hinted at how he would go about doing it, writes Elliot Worsell
Baby Reindeer: An interview with John Fury’s forehead
Despite being on the cusp of the heavyweight fight we have for years wanted to see, it was the bloody forehead of a 60-year-old John Fury making headlines on Monday, writes Elliot Worsell
Lomachenko is still very much Lomachenko
In the process of dominating and stopping George Kambosos in Australia, Vasiliy Lomachenko shows he still has plenty to offer at the top level, writes Elliot Worsell
“I’ve been in this sport a long time,” says Lomachenko ahead of crunch test
Kambosos promises to help punch him into retirement
Canelo and Inoue breathe life into boxing
Three days and thousands of miles apart, the stars deliver
BN Verdict: Alvarez tames Munguia to remind him who’s boss
In Las Vegas tonight Canelo Alvarez got exactly what he wanted from Jaime Munguia, who gave it everything, writes Elliot Worsell
The day Canelo was reminded and Garcia was reprimanded
On the same day Canelo Alvarez was reminded of his past by Oscar De La Hoya, Ryan Garcia, a man represented by De La Hoya, was outed for failing two PED tests, writes Elliot Worsell
Bunce Diary: Remembering some of the greatest bills in history
There have been countless wondrous cards in our wondrous game, but it’s not always possible to savour their true worth in the moment
Editor’s Letter: It’s time to say goodbye
It is with sadness that I write my final editor’s letter, but I thank each of you for the unforgettable ride