THE LESSON

MONEY TO BURN

The invasion of DAZN and PPVs highlights the huge opportunity for free-to-air offerings

‘DON’T PUT DEATH ON MY CONSCIENCE’

I understand exactly why fighters don’t want the towel to be thrown but trainers must act on their instincts

LETTER OF THE WEEK

FORMER IBF super-lightweight champion Terry Marsh

THE PANEL

OF ALL THE BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT PAY-PER-VIEWS ON THE HORIZON, WHICH IS THE MOST APPEALING TO YOU AND WHY?

10 COUNT

BOX-OFFICE GOLD

THE OLD GLOVES

Visiting Vince Smith’s remarkable shop in Birmingham

DAZN’S BOMBSHELL

George Gigney comments on some major news in British boxing broadcasting

YARDE vs ARTHUR

Lyndon Arthur takes richly appealing all-British fight with Anthony Yarde, writes

HOBSON’S TV DEAL

Promoter announces new deal with Eurosport to broadcast his shows

RINGSIDE CHARITY

Mark Massow plans an epic run as ex-boxers care home edges closer

BARNEY EASTWOOD, 1932-2020

Elliot Worsell pays tribute to ‘a man who was years ahead of his time’

PAYING THE PRIC£

The days of PPV being reserved only for elite-level offerings are long gone. Now, the power of celebrity matters more than the power of your punch, writes

NIGHT SCHOOL

It’s all about the education for the young and inexperienced, writes George Bearfield

DIGNUM WINS THROUGH

Simon Euan-Smith sees Meli halted in nine rounds

SPECIAL KAY

Light failure can’t stop Prospere retaining, reports Philip Sharkey

FRYER TOO HOT

Harry one of four inside-the-distance winners, reports Andy Whittle

RACISTS WRECK THE EVENING

Ashley Ball sees Chaudhry abuse ruin a decent show

RUSH JOB

Quailey and Stannard both win in quick time, writes David Wainwright

LUCKY NUMBER

Nothing wrong with 13 as Kirk scores another win

THE CLUB FIGHTER WHO BECAME KING

Jake Rodriguez didn’t know who Felix Trinidad was until ‘Tito’ hit him in the face… nor was he expected to beat Charles Murray in 1994. Jack Hirsch tells the story of a forgotten underdog who competed with some of the best of his era

RANKINGS

HEAVYWEIGHT

DIARY

THURSDAY 12

OLYMPIC JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Olympic boxing returns to Stratford for the European qualification event, writes John Dennen

’I’LL GET A BIT OF REVENGE’

In his own words Galal Yafai considers his flyweight rivals

FOR THE COMMUNITY

A community engagement programme is also being run in tandem with the event

’ONE FIGHT AT A TIME’

But Peter McGrail says he can once again triumph in Europe

ACHILLES’ HEEL

Despite his obvious talent, Jackie Turpin Jnr was hindered by a particular weakness

UNIVERSALLY POPULAR

The incomparable Sammy McCarthy is laid to rest

KHALEEL MAJID

Paul Wheeler talks to a man who gets emotional when he’s dieting

TIME AND TIDE

It’s just not there anymore, says Quigg after Carroll beating

COLLISION COURSE

Stevenson and Conlan seem destined to collide, writes Paul Wheeler

THE POWER OF THE MIND

Lyon Woodstock has a story to tell and it’s one that deserves to be heard. Terry Dooley introduces you to the inspirational Lyon Woodstock