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‘THROW THE DAMN TOWEL’

The act of surrender is among the hardest tasks expected of a trainer

‘FURY WILL TAKE OVER’

Tom Schwarz ight is Tyson Fury’s irst step towards becoming the most famous sportsman in the USA

ROLE MODEL AND MENTOR

I AM a boxing fan, and have been for as long as I can

HAROLD LEDERMAN, 1940-2019

Jack Hirsch remembers one of boxing’s most loyal companions

WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS

EXACTLY what made “Smokin” Bert Cooper so special is

UNEARTHING A CHAMP

When promoter PJ Rowson spotted Brad Foster beating up men almost twice his size in the gym, he knew he was on to something special, writes Matt Bozeat

REPEAT NOT REVENGE

Berchelt and Navarrete conirm previous wins, writes Jack Hirsch

PROSPECTS PREVAIL

Terry Dooley sees Flatley and Cullen win titles for promoter Wood

OSAZE WINS ULTIMATE BOXXER

DERRICK OSAZE won the third Ultimate Boxxer tournament

‘TRUTH’ HURTS

SHEFFIELD’S Anthony “The Truth” Tomlinson secured a

SEVEN UP

Summers and Ball both get back on track on a seven-ight show

BACK IN BUSINESS

Wilson beats Draper after almost a year out, writes Philip Sharkey from ringside

NO BOTHER

Brennan nets shutout Fash victory. Elliot Foster reports from ringside

FOUR NATIONS RATINGS

As at May 14. Compiled by Malcolm Meredith and Daniel Herbert

THIS WEEK IN 1979

Dave ‘Boy’ Green, Bunny Johnson, Colin Jones, Pat Cowdell and Herol Graham were among the British stars in action 40 years ago

DEDICATED TO THE SPORT

EBA stalwart Ray Clarke will be sorely missed

RICKY HEAVENS

Andrew Fairley talks to a man who is yet to find anything he won’t eat

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SWINGERS

Wilder is not in the fight we want but Breazeale should at least make things interesting, writes Matt Christie

FINEST SCOTCH

The World Boxing Super Series serves up two quality encounters in Scotland, writes

A NEW START

Paul Wheeler previews Burnett’s return from injury, plus a world title ight in the Far East

SAUNDERS REVAMPED

Will there be a new look to Billy Joe at a new weight, wonders John Dennen

POLISHED WOOD

MATCHROOM BOXING returned to Nottingham Arena for the

THE DOMINATOR

Williams drops and shocks Hurd in thriller, writes Sean Nam

SIXTEEN HEAVYWEIGHTS IN MISSISSIPPI

Back in 1993, promoter Trevor Wallden had an idea. 16 world class heavyweights. One night. One winner. What could possibly go wrong ?

TITLE CLASH

A sequence of quality bouts for Area straps at the Dagenham Roundhouse

UNBELIEVABLE

The England Boxing Schools championships reach the inals weekend with a host of success stories

BROTHERHOOD

Cheavon Clarke on supporting the Reaching Higher foundation

BATTLES OF BLACON

Tommy Dix highlights the boxers impressing in Chester