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Opinion The big question of the week: did Daniel Dubois do the right thing? Andy ClarkeBoxing commentatorYes. The damage to the eye was very serious and had he continued he would have put his career in jeopardy. Inevitably people are now questioning his resolve but at least he’s in a position to box again and

News Mikey Williams/Top Rank Updates throughout the week from the Boxing News team December 2: Tyson Fury has been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020. Alongside Stuart Broad (Cricket), Hollie Doyle (Horse Racing), Lewis Hamilton (F1), Jordan Henderson (Football) and Ronnie O’Sullivan (Snooker), Fury will vie for the public vote live

History The incessant see-sawing between Felix Trinidad and Fernando Vargas ends in the 12th and final round FELIX TRINIDAD w rsf 12 FERNANDO VARGASDec 2, 2000; Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NVMUCH was expected of the super-welterweight unification battle between Trinidad and Vargas, and thankfully it did not disappoint. Two-weight champ Trinidad, who was defending his

Bunce Diaries • Issue • Premium Steve Bunce was at Church House as Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce entered a new ‘fighting pit’ THERE was a corridor of fame leading to the fighting pit at Church House last Saturday. In the corridor, large photographs of British heavyweights stood in early and eager judgement: Henry Cooper

Video Tony Jeffries paid $49 to watch Mike Tyson and Roy Jones come out of retirement for an eight-round exhibition. Why? I’M glad that Mike Tyson and Roy Jones came out of their fight or their exhibition unhurt. But at the same time, I did feel disappointed and kind of robbed after watching it. I

History Greg Page takes WBA heavyweight title from Gerrie Coetzee in controversial circumstances GREG PAGE w ko 8 GERRIE COETZEEDec 1, 1984; Superbowl, Sun City, South AfricaAFTER wresting the WBA heavyweight belt from Michael Dokes the previous year in America, Coetzee returned to his native South Africa for his first defence. In the opposite corner

Feature • Issue • Premium Joe Scarnici/Getty Images/Triller Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jnr act their age in a spectacle that tells a tale on the sport of boxing, writes Elliot Worsell DURING a year in which the collective aim has been to protect the elderly and those with underlying health issues, trust boxing, sport’s

News • Premium Lewis Storey/Getty Images Martin Murray reflect on how all the disappointments of his hard career have led him to Friday’s with Billy Joe Saunders TIME and again it would have been easy for Martin Murray to turn back. He has progressed through a long career of professional fighting, always pursuing his goal

Opinion IN a special big fight reaction podcast, Joe Joyce’s sensational 10th round victory over Daniel Dubois is analysed and considered. There was a lot of talk, and criticism, in the aftermath that Dubois ‘quit’. Matt Christie and Alex Steedman discuss the ending of the fight, the implications of it and the performances that led

Opinion The Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones exhibition is over, but what happens next is still a worry MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones seem to have come through their exhibition unscathed. That is a relief. Boxing is no sport for old men. It is dangerous, people do get hurt and the older participants get the

News With a badly damaged eye, Daniel Dubois takes a knee and stays there for the full count. Joe Joyce is the new European, British and Commonwealth champion after an astonishing heavyweight fight An astonishing fight between Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois on Saturday (November 28) was eclipsed by an even more remarkable finish. Despite

In Dusseldorf Tyson Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko and ushered in a new era for heavyweight boxing. Read John Dennen’s original ringside report TYSON FURY made the surreal become real. He stands in the centre of the ring, belting out an Aerosmith number to the stadium, to his own wife, to Lennox Lewis. The crowd joins

News Ed Mulholland/Matchroom ‘I made it look easy.’ Gabriel Rosado is left raging after Danny Jacobs fight TO confirm himself as a leading contender at super-middleweight, Danny Jacobs wanted an emphatic, statement win over Gabriel Rosado on Friday (November 27) in Florida. He did not get that, although he managed to come through with a

News Alex Davidson/Getty Images Updates throughout the week from the Boxing News team November 27: Whatever happens in their richly appealing heavyweight match up, and you can read our full breakdown of the fight here, Joe Joyce is going in with the size advantage. Clearly the taller man in their head-to-heads, their weigh in on

Opinion Who better to ask for a Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce prediction than the men who have fought them? Frazer ClarkeGB super-heavyIt’s all about whether is it too soon for Daniel or is Joe over the hill sort of the thing. I feel Joe is being a bit underrated. Obviously I think Daniel’s team

Opinion A panel of young heavyweights give their views on the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones exhibition Frazer ClarkeGB super-heavyIf it was anyone else I’d say they’re wasting people’s money and it’s pathetic but seeing as they’re both my heroes I can’t really. But I hope they both get out of there safe and if it is

Fitness • Technique Tony Jeffries explains how to prevent injuries to your wrists in your boxing training Got bad wrists but want to continue boxing training? You must check out my video below to help you.   Wrist injuries as very common in boxing so if you have them, don’t think ‘boxing is not for me’. Even

History • Issue • Premium This is the closest you’ll get to a preview of Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jnr making exhibitions of themselves… Oliver Fennell examines their real boxing careers to reveal who was the greatest TWO of the greatest boxers in history will fight on Saturday night, with at least a couple