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Issue • Premium • Reports Melina Pizano/Matchroom. Jorge Linares asks some real questions of Devin Haney as they fight in Las Vegas, writes Sean Nam WITH the 10th round coming to a close at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay, it looked as though Devin Haney, the precocious 22-year-old owner of a portion of

History • Issue • Premium The Boxing News office in 1951 Norman Giller is an esteemed author of 114 books, he worked as Muhammad Ali’s European publicist, he was a scriptwriter on This Is Your Life and he was a chief sports writer at The Express. But some of his fondest memories originated from his

News Esther Lin/Showtime Nonito Donaire, at the ripe old age of 38 years, delivers in style against Nordine Oubaali NONITO DONAIRE, at 38 years old, has continued the remarkable final chapter of his decorated career. After a losing to Naoya Inoue in a thriller in 2019, he came back on Saturday (May 29) to hand

Issue • News • Premium Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Lerrone Richards was once earning just £50-a-fight but now he wants to defend his European title against Rocky Fielding and eyes a clash with Chris Eubank Jnr AS he crooned the hot cross buns nursery rhyme into Sky Sport’s microphone, a dedication to his infant son, freshly

Opinion Tris Dixon, author of Damage – The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing, speaks to Matt Christie and Alex Steedman about safety in boxing IN a special bonus podcast, Tris Dixon talks to Boxing News about his latest book, Damage – The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in boxing.  The subject matter – that of

Opinion Melina Pizano/Matchroom The current top 10 pro fighters from South America BRIAN CASTANOStocky super-welterweight Castano currently holds the WBO title. On July 17, the Argentine will get the chance to become the undisputed champion at 154lbs when he fights Jermell Charlo for all four sanctioning body belts. ROGER GUTIERREZOne of the most improved boxers

Opinion Mikey Williams/Top Rank The negotiations for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua stalled then collapsed. Will it ever happen? Kalle SauerlandLeading promoterI’m sure they will still fight. I just think it’s the fight that captures everyone’s attention inside and outside of the boxing world. It’s a crossover fight, it’s the biggest heavyweight fight in decades.

Opinion He’s won every major title belt. What should Josh Taylor do now? Kalle SauerlandLeading PromoterHe’s conquered the world, he’s unified the division. He went into the WBSS as a contender, came out a champion, went on to capture the last belts. He’s got a mandatory defence then he’ll be looking for those big US

Issue • Premium • Preview Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images Nonito Donaire and Nordine Oubaali will engage in a fascinating scrap, writes Matt Bozeat THE remarkable Nonito Donaire bids to take the WBC bantamweight title from fellow veteran Nordine Oubaali at the Dignity Heath Sports Park in Carson, California, on Saturday night (May 28). It is broadcast

News Justin Setterfield/Getty Images After years of work behind the scenes as an elite amateur, Cyrus Pattinson signs with Matchroom to make his pro debut in his Newcastle home town on Sky Sports THE life of a top amateur boxer is made up of gruelling, hard work, far from the limelight. For former GB boxer

Issue • Premium • Preview Scott Heavey/Getty Images Kash Ali determined to make fans forget his past when he takes on Salek on Friday in Sheffield, writes Matt Bozeat THINK of Rotherham heavyweight Kash Ali and you doubtless think of him biting David Price. The red tops rounded on him and the British Boxing Board

Opinion Mark Runnacles/Getty Images The Opening Bell podcast discusses Josh Taylor’s victory, the latest fallout from Joshua and Fury and Manny Pacquiao’s audacious bid to defeat Errol Spence AS Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua went their separate ways after 11 months of dilly-dallying, Josh Taylor went to Las Vegas and proved he was the world’s

Amateur • Issue • Premium AIBA The new president of AIBA Umar Kremlev speaks to John Dennen about the future of amateur boxing RUSSIA’S Umar Kremlev assumed the presidency of AIBA last year, at a time of ongoing turmoil for the international federation. Currently the IOC has suspended AIBA from administering the Olympic boxing tournament,

Issue • Opinion • Premium I understand why Showtime have signed Jake Paul but it’s distasteful to the sport as we know it, writes John Scully IT is clear why Showtime have signed Jake Paul on a multi-fight deal. They are not boxing people, they are entertainment people. But the fact is there are only

Editor’s letter • Issue • Premium David Becker/Getty Images Josh Taylor has proved himself to be the best on the planet, do not let the sanctioning bodies tell you otherwise in the future, writes Matt Christie JOSH TAYLOR is the world’s best fighter in his weight class. Not many boxers in the current era have

Opinion Top Rank Undisputed champion Josh Taylor reflects on his triumph over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas in his own words I had absolutely no doubts I was winning this fight against Jose Ramirez. I loved every minute of it. Being involved in a big fight like this and I’ve done it without any pressure

Issue • Opinion • Premium Even at 42, Manny Pacquiao is still seeking out the toughest fights as he signs to fight Errol Spence Jnr in August, writes George Gigney JUST as boxing lost one superfight, it gained one it never knew it needed. Out of nowhere, Manny Pacquiao announced that he will fight the

Issue • Premium • Reports David Becker/Getty Images Steve Bunce watches Josh Taylor edge ever closer to greatness as he proves he’s the best in his weight class following a stirring war with Jose Ramirez JOSH TAYLOR turned away and raised one hand when Jose Carlos Ramirez went down in a heap at the start