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Feature The making of Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith and much more under discussion on the latest Opening Bell podcast with Matt Christie and Alex Steedman CALLUM SMITH defends his WBA super-middleweight title against the mighty Canelo Alvarez on December 19 and Smith’s trainer and manager, Joe Gallagher, explains how they managed to get the

News Mark Robinson Updates throughout the week from the Boxing News team November 19: Conor Benn is in Matchroom’s Bubble as he waits for Saturday’s test against Sebastian Formella. “My life has changed drastically over the last six months,” Benn said. “Now that I’ve got a son coming it gives you a different perspective on

Opinion We ask an expert panel what they think of the WBC introducing a new bridgerweight division Anthony CrollaFormer WBA lightweight championI don’t agree with the division. If it gets established in time, but right now I didn’t think it was the move that boxing needed. It’s just more world titles. I don’t believe another

Feature • Premium Speaking exclusively to Boxing News, Callum Smith explains why fighting Canelo Alvarez will bring out the best in him GETTING the deal done hasn’t been as exciting as most people probably think. It’s been a bit frustrating. The fight was on the table, off the table, on the table over the course

Amateur The upcoming AIBA presidential election is vital to the future of the sport, writes John Dennen AMATEUR boxing’s future is a grave concern. The grassroots of the sport are in severe peril due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At international level, boxing’s place as an Olympic sport is under threat. The International Olympic Committee has

History A truly brutal encounter between Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn in 1990 CHRIS EUBANK w rsf 9 NIGEL BENNNovember 18, 1990; NEC, BirminghamTHIS punishing battle for the WBO middleweight title was named the greatest ever fight to take place on British soil by Boxing News earlier this year. It’s easy to understand why when

News WBA super-middleweight champion Callum Smith takes on the star of world boxing, Canelo Alvarez THE wait is over. Canelo Alvarez, the most influential free agent in the sport, has announced his next move. He will box the WBA super-middleweight champion Callum Smith on December 19. This will be Alvarez’s first contest since parting ways

Amateur • Premium GB Boxing After a GB team go through their first international competition in the pandemic, George Crotty speaks to John Dennen about the experience, and winning gold THE Alexis Vastine memorial tournament, a competition dedicated to the memory of the French Olympian who tragically died, finished in Nantes on October 30. The

Issue • Opinion • Premium Mikey Williams/Top Rank ESPN’s questioning of Kell Brook showed a serious lack of compassion, writes George Gigney as he reviews the boxing media THERE’S no doubt that Terence Crawford looked excellent in dispatching Kell Brook at the weekend, making the necessary adjustments to stymie the Brit’s spirited efforts in the

Amateur • Premium Scotland’s Sean Spence on training in Russia and the sport’s comeback THE amateur sport is struggling to come back in Britain. There are no tournaments and activity is restricted. But international teams have been able to go overseas and are trying to make up the lost time. Scotland’s Sean Spence has been

History Frank Bruno remains a national treasure and Matt Christie looks back at some key moments in his career FRANK BRUNO was born on November 16, 1961. He grew up with five siblings in Wandsworth, where his parents had settled after moving from the Caribbean. Riddled by the temptations of petty crime, Bruno found solace

Uncategorised Alex Steedman and Matt Christie react to wins for Katie Taylor, Terri Harper, Rachel Ball, Terence Crawford and the farcical result between Moloney and Franco TERENCE CRAWFORD tore through Kell Brook in devastating fashion in Las Vegas to leave Alex Steedman and Matt Christie in awe of his talents. But is his quest for

History Henry Cooper was victorious in 10 British heavyweight title fights during his career BRIAN LONDON (JANUARY 1959)After being outpointed by Joe Erskine in his first attempt at winning the British heavyweight strap in September 1957, Cooper won the title in his second shot by outscoring former victim London. JOE ERSKINE (NOVEMBER 1959)In what was

News Top Rank Kell Brook is left wondering where to go after a devastating knockout loss to Terence Crawford in Las Vegas KELL BROOK had made a bold choice. He was a significant underdog going to Las Vegas to challenge Terence Crawford for the WBO welterweight title. He hadn’t fought at this weight since 2017

News Mark Robinson/Matchroom As thoughts turn to Katie Taylor’s legacy, she warns she cannot be complacent against Miriam Gutierrez AN Olympic gold medallist, five-time amateur World champion, undisputed professional lightweight world champion, revenge win over rival Delfine Persoon, Irish legend Katie Taylor is running out of milestone accomplishments to achieve. But the star from Bray

News John Dennen speaks to STN’s Paul Ready about navigating the boxing business in these uncertain times BOXING is an uncertain world, never more so than in the midst of a pandemic with shows reduced, crowds restricted and a plethora of other problems besetting the professional sport. The sport is changing and for fighters navigating

News With a horrendous swelling closing Heffron’s eye, Denzel Bentley forces a finish after four rounds DENZEL BENTLEY seized the vacant British middleweight and settled his score with Mark Heffron with a four round victory at the BT Sport Studios on Friday (November 13). Their rematch came after an exciting, close-fought draw in September. Second

News Barry McGuigan ‘pleased’ to move on after 19-day court battle with Carl Frampton abruptly concludes THE legal battle between Carl Frampton and his former manager Barry McGuigan was settled before the case was due to resume at the Belfast High Court on Thursday (November 12). Frampton, who won world titles in two weight classes