SERIOUS OPPOSITION

Land of the sleeping giants

The current heavyweight era promised so much but is in danger of being defined by unfulfillment

IT'S A SPORT, NOT TITILLATION

IT'S JUST BOXING: Katie Taylor does not wish

THE PANEL

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SUPER-MIDDLE CANELO FIGHTING

JUST A NUMBER?

As Denise Castle states her case for a British licence at the age of 51, we look at 10 boxers past and present who have fought in their 50s and beyond, with mixed results

ANOTHER HITMAN IN MANCHESTER

It was strange and sad to witness the remnants of Tommy Hearns go through the motions

MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Something seems peculiar about Jermell filling in for Jermall, and Kellerman loses his position at ESPN

At Bottom

Adrien Broner, podcasts, and the naive belief that a problem child can be saved

Don’t tell Denise

Despite being denied a British licence at 51, Castle has no plans to stop fighting

The Waiting Game

Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, responds to Alejandra Ayala’s claims in last week’s Boxing News, and points out that the BBBofC is one of the few commissions to even have insurance policies

READY & WAITING

Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz are plotting a welterweight takeover

“Let’s make it happen”

Philadelphia’s Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has long been identified as the next great welterweight. Ahead of Saturday’s fight with Roiman Villa, the 26-year-old talks about the present and future, before paying tribute to his city’s past

“I feel no pressure”

If Vergil Ortiz, 25 and from Dallas, defeats Eimantas Stanionis, he will emerge as Ennis’ biggest rival. He surveys the welterweight landscape, and the changing picture at Golden Boy Promotions

THREAT FROM LITHUANIA

Ortiz has it all to prove as he embarks on a genuine test against Stanionis

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Orlando Cruz has been happily retired since 2018, but 11 years after coming out, he is still the only openly gay man in boxing. Speaking to Lewis Watson, he explains how he has since become a confidant to other gay boxers in a similar situation and warns of what could happen to those who fail to receive adequate support

World leaders

Marshall wins a blood and snot 10-rounder to rule at 168lbs, while Jonas picks up another belt at welterweight, writes the watching

Smith shines

Dalton wipes out Maxwell with a savage blow in round seven, writes Andy Whittle from ringside

Midlands classic

Stewart feels hard done by after finishing strong in a cracker, writes ringsider Mike Lockley

CLIMBING THE LADDER

Khamedi looks to bigger things following Norman stoppage

BLOOD FLOW

Murphy’s face is a mess but the title is his, writes Joseph O’Neil

TOO MUCH TO DO

Gething spins a lot of plates until Yaxley sends them crashing down, writes Gareth Jones from ringside

Here’s Johnny...

... again! Successful promotional return for Ashton after 20 years away

INTO THE GROOVE

Kelsall retains English title on a busy night for his training team, writes Ashley Ball

JARED SURVIVES SCARE

The critics swoop on heavyweight hope Anderson after he is wobbled by Martin in the last, but he controlled the rest of the bout, writes Eric Armit

FAMILY PRIDE

Lucas Ballingall knows all about his first English title challenger, writes Matt Bozeat

YOU ASKED FOR IT

Andre Grant messaged Zahid Hussain about a shot at his belt – and his wish was granted

Paris, here we come

GB and Irish boxers secure their places at next year’s Olympic Games

Harvesting for gold

Yashua Fleming, only 13, is the star of the GB Schools championships, writes Gareth Jones from ringside

One for the ages

The three-fight rivalry between McKenzie and Powers included two terrific scraps that shared Fight of the Year honours

NEW BLOOD

To guarantee the future of London EBA, an influx of younger people is vital

OLLIE COOPER

Andrew Fairley gets to know a mean Dolly Parton impersonator