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Apr 13 2024
Oliver Fennell explores the middle ground between fame and infamy and legacy and embarrassment. It lies between the pit of a boxer’s fear of retirement and the remnants of their marketability, he writes
Jul 18 2023
Art Jimmerson, James Toney, Riddick Bowe and Leon Spinks all tried it, but nobody had much fun, writes Steve Bunce
Sep 15 2021
Leon Spinks’ six-month bender did little to help his chances of beating Muhammad Ali in their New Orleans rematch, writes Steve Bunce
Feb 09 2021
Michael Marley pays tribute to Leon Spinks, the fun-loving champion who conquered ‘The Greatest’
Feb 07 2021
Legendary heavyweight Leon Spinks has passed away at the age of 67
Sep 15 2020
In September 1978, legendary Boxing News editor Harry Mullan went to America for the first time. Waiting for him was Muhammad Ali preparing to make history against Leon Spinks
Sep 15 2020
Leon Spinks cannot stop Muhammad Ali from making history as ‘The Greatest’ wins the world heavyweight title for the third time
Feb 15 2020
How the king of the ring – Muhammad Ali – surrendered his crown to the kid from St Louis in 1978. Leon's victory was the biggest upset in a heavyweight title fight since Ali forced…
Dec 05 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr explains how his life has changed since becoming world heavyweight champion and reveals his 'plan' with Deontay Wilder
Jun 03 2019
On the third anniversary of Muhammad Ali's passing, eight of his opponents explain what he was like to fight