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COULDN'T SAY IT BETTER OURSELVES

MASTER BLASTER: Charlo's win is drawing high praise

WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST FIGHTER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW?

Chris Billam-Smith I’d go for Oleksandr Usyk. Achieved

CLASS OF 2016

With Joshua Buatsi back in action this weekend, we take a look at the pro fortunes of 10 men’s medallists from the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil

THE SWINDLER

How Harold Smith almost conquered the boxing world with bent cash

LET BATTLE COMMENCE

The competition for the boxing audience highlights a healthy marketplace

Amir Khan, Influencer

A tribute to the career of a fighter who changed the face of British boxing

The future?

Boxxer and Sky Sports think so as they unveil Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker as their latest signing

In with the old

Ahead of projected July 23 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua is set to bring in some assistance for new coach Angel Fernandez

SOME FAITH RESTORED...

The WBC act quickly following a blantant robbery in Canada

Making a difference

A team of esteemed ex-boxers take Ringside Charitable Trust to the USA

VRENOZI NO SHOW

Josh Kelly will now return in June after his opponent pulls out at last minute

WHO IS THE BEST?

Top 10 active male fighters, according to TBRB

Supremacy gained

Charlo and Castaño again bring out the best in each other before Jermell scores spectacular victory, writes Declan Warrington from ringside

BATTERSEA POWER

Bentley regains the British title after scintillating scrap with Udofia, writes Roy Kelly from ringside

RANKIN TRIUMPHS AGAIN

But there’s concern for the brave Ayala

ZORRO LEAVES HIS MARK

Ellis impresses to win the £40k prize, writes Andy Whittle from ringside

STREAKING SUTTON

Aaron extends winning start to his pro career, writes Gareth Jones from ringside

CLOSE CALL

Philip Sharkey watches Bange win a tight one

THE SEASIDERS

Some local talent shines in Blackpool as promoter Steve Wood gets busy

JOY FOR LIMONDS

Father and son post impressive victories

CHANCE AWAITS

Gary Shaw watches Butler earn shot at Commonwealth title

DONOVAN RETURNS

Eric eases back after crushing loss to Ramírez, writes Nicky Fullerton from ringside

BRAVO, BAVVO!

European title joy for Kirstie

Brilliant Bakole

Martin beats Yoka, Ramirez cruises to victory and Kovalev edges back into contention, writes Eric Armit on a busy weekend of international action

Local derby

South Londoners Joshua Buatsi and Craig Richards meet in what promises to be an excellent battle at the O2

Leapfrogging

Foster hopes to rise above his old foe in the rankings by beating Baluta

PASCAL’S LAST CHANCE, SURELY

Fanlong Meng awaits the former light-heavyweight boss

Mind the gap

Dignum takes a huge step up when he takes on Alimkhanuly

SKILL VERSUS POWER

Lemieux appears disadvantged in all departments bar brute force

METCALF'S BIG CHANCE

Lejarraga is hard to beat in Bilbao... but it can be done

OLYMPIC CRISIS ON GOING

The furore over the election of the IBA president is a grave warning that boxing will fail to be restored to the LA Olympics

HEADING FOR EUROPE

GB and Ireland announce their teams for the men’s European championships

WORLD LEVEL

GB hopes miss out in the World championship quarterfinals, while two Irish boxers are in the medals

ENGLAND EDGE OUT WALES

Young Welsh team takes on English counterparts in back-to-back matches

REPTON & RAINHAM DOMINATE

Matt Bozeat is at the final stages of the England Boxing Schools championships

‘The Hard-Hitting Gravedigger’

Remembering Manchester flyweight, Tony Barlow

A UNIQUE DAY

Herol Graham gets a lunch to remember

CALUM FRENCH

John Dennen speaks to a fighter who learned the lesson of commitment from a young age