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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 0243

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

“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 0972

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 0368

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 0391

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 0441

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

Don’t Crack Podcast: Episode 7 – British Boxing Bonanza!

by Adam Samuel - 27 November 201714 March 2018 0379

In the seventh addition of the Don’t Crack Podcast, we discuss the landscape of British boxing, following big fight withdrawals, big fight announcements and a visit to the Australian jungle. For this episode we were joined by our Sports Gazette Colleague and avid boxing fan, Shane Murphy. LISTEN TO PODCAST BELOW: https://soundcloud.com/adzs93/dont-crack-e7-british-boxing-bonanza Adam Bio Adam

“Joshua will beat Wilder. He’s a better complete package”: Mark Seltzer on the most important fight of Anthony Joshua’s career

by Emily Victoria - 13 November 201714 November 2017 02125

Anthony Joshua's corner man, Mark Seltzer, is huge in the boxing scene. He’s the man stood behind the biggest names in British boxing. He’s the man with the inside scoop. The man who walks step-by-step with fighters right up to the ropes, those four corners of truth, before they unleash

‘The Miracle Man’ – Daniel Jacobs

by Shane Murphy - 10 November 201710 November 2017 0496

Daniel Jacobs takes on the undefeated Luis Arias this Saturday in New York what is set to be one of the fights of the year. In the lead up to this fight however, a lot of attention has been brought not just to the fight itself, but the miracle that

‘‘One day, that’s going to be me’’ – Isaac Chamberlain on a life dedicated to boxing stardom

by Adam Samuel - 26 October 20173 February 2018 03959

Sports Gazette spent an afternoon with British boxing prospect Isaac Chamberlain, following his recent TKO victory over Ossie Jervier at the York Hall. In a typically charismatic interview, he explains his route into the sport, the drive behind his community involvement and a potential clash with a heated rival. Tall, stocky,

“Takam will be a tougher test than Pulev” – a first-hand view

by Nick Friend - 25 October 2017 02580

Anthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev, Carlos Takam; Michael Sprott has fought them all. Nick Friend spoke to Sprott ahead of Joshua's showdown with Takam to find out what kind of threat the late replacement poses, as well as what it's like to step into the ring with 'AJ'. When Anthony Joshua and