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Tag: Boxing
What to expect from sport in 2019
Is boxing in need of a structural change after Fury vs Wilder draw?
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
Confessions of a professional golfer: “It’s not all glitz and glamour”
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”
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
“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
‘The Miracle Man’ – Daniel Jacobs
‘‘One day, that’s going to be me’’ – Isaac Chamberlain on a life dedicated to boxing stardom
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,