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The year in sport 2018: British Boxing

by Matt Davies - 31 December 201830 December 2018 0128

We have celebrated and endured a remarkable catalogue of truly extraordinary events. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we all just want a break. So, why not take a drastic leap away from the serious and relive some of the more enjoyable moments, by metaphorically flicking through the highlights of what

Is boxing in need of a structural change after Fury vs Wilder draw?

by Matt Davies - 3 December 20187 December 2018 0254

Few sporting occasions leave the world at a standstill more than a top class, competitive boxing fight. Whether by the WWE-style smack talk or the intrigue posed by a pair of fighters seemingly inseparable, people are almost magnetically attracted. Although the build-up exclusively focuses on the winner — and all related sub-plots

From lightweight champion to war hero: Author Gene Pantalone tells the incredible story of Lew Jenkins

by Matt Davies - 16 November 20187 December 2018 0347

From the lightweight champion of the world to a recognised war hero, Lew Jenkins lived a life almost too unbelievable to be true. Despite his notoriety in the 1940s, Jenkins is now largely unheard of. However, his story — both in the ring and outside — is extraordinary. A tragedy if it were

McGregor reaches new high in sporting rich list

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by Shane Murphy - 26 June 2018 0508

Conor McGregor managed to push his way through the rankings of the UFC in a very short space of time and it seems as if that will-to-win hasn't deserted him following Forbes’ release of the highest-paid athletes in the world. McGregor was listed number four on the rich list ahead of

Johnny Nelson: “I think the loser of this fight retires but the winner possibly will go on to fight another big name in the heavyweight division”

by Shane Murphy - 4 May 20184 May 2018 0722

Saturday marks the long awaited rematch between David Haye and Tony Bellew at London’s 02 Arena. The rematch, which was due to take place on 17th December last year, was postponed due to Haye suffering, what he labelled, a “freak” accident. The rematch comes after Bellew upset the odds by a long margin

British boxer fights to normalise Muslim women in sport with ladies-only class

by Iman Alaouie - 3 April 201818 June 2018 0489

“The least I can do is teach them how to throw a punch” - Sports Gazette visited Stonebridge Boxing Club in Harlesden to meet Awo Abukor, an amateur boxer who started a ladies-only boxing class to encourage more Muslim women to participate in sport. A Muslim woman in sport is usually

“Because I loved boxing, people assumed that I wanted to be a boy”: Stacey Copeland on women’s boxing, perceptions of femininity and deciding against a nickname

by Nick Friend - 11 March 2018 01512

Until 1997, women could not legally box in Great Britain. It would be another fifteen years before Nicola Adams and Katie Taylor would announce themselves to the world in London, as women’s boxing made its debut at the 2012 Olympics. Six years on, there are just three weight categories for women

Richard Lenton and Adam Samuel on the rise of online boxing platforms

by Tomas Meehan - 28 February 201828 February 2018 0851

Journalists these days might struggle to get exclusive access to footballers, but at the same time, the internet has other, more niche, opportunities. iFL TV, which covers boxing, is part of a new wave of video content production in sports journalism. Footballers have little to gain from giving interviews with journalists who

Five things you didn’t know about Roy Jones Jr

by Shane Murphy - 9 February 20189 February 2018 0900

One of the greatest careers in boxing came to an end on Thursday night, when the legendary Roy Jones Jr competed in his final bout as a professional boxer. Widely considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters the sport has ever produced, Jones - whose record is 65-9 (47 KO’s) -

“If our boxer’s in too deep, we’ll pull him out” – a ringside view of success in British junior boxing

by Tomas Meehan - 3 December 201714 March 2018 0904

Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder? Veteran amateur boxing coach Bob Pearson shakes his head to indicate his lack of interest: “I don’t know.” He is dedicated to overseeing the junior boxers at Earlsfield ABC in South West London, which is run by Sid Khan, the older brother of London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. Pearson prefers grassroots development over championship fights. “Have you ever been to a junior boxing show?” Pearson enquires. “No,” I confess. http://gty.im/627843674 He