THE BOXING MAN

HOLD YOUR NOSE

The bad smell that is Mayweather-McGregor II is approaching

‘DUBOIS IS PREDICTABLE AND BASIC’

But I’m eager to prove myself in a massive British showdown against him

NOT GETTING THEIR JUST REWARDS

I WAS quite upset when I read in the national press

THE PANEL

Derek Williams

10 COUNT

THE BEST BOXING SONGS

PANTOMIME SEASON

Mayweather and McGregor hit the headlines as the MMA superstar indicates that a return to boxing is nigh, groans George Gigney as he reviews the week’s media coverage

BANANA SKIN

Williams loses titles in upset stoppage loss to Rosario

BREAKING THE SEALS

Alvarez reinvigorates career in emphatic style, writes Jack Hirsch

DEION DEFENDS TITLE

Hyde, however, proves a gallant and worthy challenger

THE CHALLENGERS

Now in the world’s most competitive division, Calum French finds himself in the pack chasing Olympic selection

ROSEHILL SET TO FLOURISH

The old club has bright ambitions for the future, writes

’PEOPLE NEED SOMEWHERE TO BELONG’

South Wye has had a good year, writes

KEEPING BUSY

The West Kingsdown boxing club looks forward to an active 2020

LEWIS AND MOSLEY

We examine the bizarre alliance between a Jewish boxing legend and a notorious fascist and anti-Semite

REST IN PEACE, OLD FRIEND

Paying tribute to former LEBA Vice-President, Bernard

LEE CONNELLY

When and why you started boxing:

THE END OF THE LINE FOR FRANKIE?

Frankie Gavin admits he ‘obviously underachieved’ as he considers a move into bareknuckle boxing, writes Matt Bozeat

‘I WILL SHOW THE WORLD THAT I AM AN ELITE WORLD CHAMP’

Yafai is determined to impress against Gonzalez, writes Elliot Worsell

TONY FOSTER, 1964-2020

Sonny Pollard talks to Paul Wheeler about his old gym-mate and good friend

JACKIE BROWN, 1935-2020

Paying tribute to a decorated and much-loved Scotsman

BEHIND The GLOVES

Jack Hirsch reveals the secrets of presenting awards

LYRICS OF FURY

Show business and the hurt business often go hand in hand as songwriters, poets, moviemakers and authors find themselves seduced by boxing and its fighters. Elliot Worsell attempts to find out why such opposites attract

‘I WAS THE GUNSLINGER ROCKING INTO TOWN’

In the debate to determine the greatest British boxer never to capture a world title, you’d struggle to eclipse the claims of monster-punching Welsh welter Colin Jones. A scowling silent assassin, 23 of the 26 victims on his 30 fight CV failed to finish and several were rendered prostrate for minutes as opposed to seconds. In a 22-month period in the mid-80s, ‘Jones the Punch’ challenged three times for versions of the 147lb world title and was denied by a draw, then a split decision loss in two instances – both across in the United States. Louis Daniel visited the current Welsh national amateur coach at his Gorseinon home and departed with the impression that, even at 60, you’d not be advised to chance your luck with him.

BITTER/SWEET

Thomas Stalker speaks to John Dennen about his career coming to a close

INCENTIVE

Spence or Pacquiao could be next for Garcia, as long as he deals with Redkach, writes Paul Wheeler

BOXING RANKINGS

over 200lbs/14st 4lbs

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