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| Obituary: Irish Professional Boxer on Track to Secure a World Title Darren Sutherland, who has been found by his manager Frank Maloney hanged in his flat in south-east London, was one of... |
Fight Night Round 4 Steve Boxer: This is, by some distance, the best ever boxing game |
| IOC to Consider 33 Changes to Sports Before London 2012 The International Olympic Committee will consider the introduction of women's boxing and an overhaul of the modern pentathlon |
Sports Set to Lose Millions If Setanta Collapses Governing bodies in football, golf, boxing and rugby could all struggle to recoup their money if the Irish broadcaster fails |
| Why the Hitman and Hurt is Not for Me Russell Brand: Attending Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas taught me that boxing indulges dangerous emotions |
With One Ferocious Blow By Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton's Amazing Career is Laid to Rest Kevin Mitchell: Manny Pacquiao's powerful left hook has ended any sensible prospect of Ricky Hatton prolonging his boxing... |
| Floyd Mayweather Jr Returns With Classless Show Floyd Mayweather Jr announced he will return to boxing when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez before aiming a dig at his father |
Joe Calzaghe Would Sooner Be on Strictly Come Dancing Than Fight Carl Froch, Says Father Boxing: The father of the undefeated world champion Joe Calzaghe claims his son will not be coming out of retirement to... |
| Wladimir Klitschko Brands David Haye an 'embarrassment' for Ongoing Insults Wladimir Klitschko branded David Haye an 'embarrassment' to boxing after the Briton wore a T-shirt depicting the severed... |
Muay Thai Techniques Muay Thai is a form of martial art practiced in different parts of the world. This form has unique techniques and is also... |
| Promoter King Calls for Amir Khan's Victory to Be Overturned Boxing: Don King has appealed to the governing bodies that Amir Khan's win over Marco Antonio Barrera should be declared... |
Froch Gambles on Taking Fight for Recognition to America Carl Froch, the World Boxing Council super-middleweight champion, will travel to Connecticut to fight Jermain Taylor in a... |
| Mike Tyson: 'i'm Ashamed of So Many Things I've Done' He betrayed women and boxing - and today is haunted by voices in his head. A repentant Mike Tyson bares his soul to Simon... |
Warren's Green Shoots Leave Old Nemesis King in the Shade Kevin Mitchell: Amir Khan's victory over Marco Antonio Barrera provided just one of many reasons for his promoter to feel... |
| Saunders Settles Down to Spar for Gypsy Kith and Kin Billy Joe Saunders is determined to make a success of his professional boxing career to help highlight the plight of Romany... |
Six-man Bout to Replace Edwards and Coach Gb's 2012 Team The British Amateur Boxing Association has intimated it soon expects to name the men who will take over from Terry Edwards... |
| Setanta Denies It Faces a Crisis But Sports Braced for Decline in Rights Value Several sports, including boxing, rugby and football, could be hit financially by Setanta's plans to scale back its... |
Proud and Not Vain, Calzaghe Has Chosen Right Time to Quit Boxing: Carl Froch will do well to be as successful and happy as Joe Calzaghe |
| Calzaghe Calls It Quits and is Hailed As the Best of British Joe Calzaghe announced his retirement from boxing after going undefeated in 46 fights and 11 years as world champion |
Ingemar Johansson Obituary: Swedish world heavyweight boxing champion who beat Floyd Patterson |
| Sugar Shane Takes Shine Off Golden Boy Kevin Mitchell: Sugar Shane Mosley deserves to be hailed as a boxing great |
Reg Gutteridge Obituary: Boxing commentator who was ITV's man at the ringside for more than 30 years |
| Veteran Promoters Still Packing Powerful Punch in Fight Game Kevin Mitchell: Don King and Bob Arum may be in their seventies, but the veteran promoters are still calling the shots in... |
'I'm Like Marmite – You Will Either Love Me or Hate Me' Olympic boxing champion James DeGale explains to Donald McRae that he is prepared to be knocked as a professional – both in... |
| Pacquiao Masterclass Stuns De La Hoya Boxing: A Manny Pacquiao masterclass stuns Oscar De la Hoya in Las Vegas |
Carter a Keeper of York Hall Flame Kevin Mitchell: Unsung promoters like Miranda Carter are keep boxing's soul intact |
| Five-star Haye Lives Up to the Hype Felling Barrett Boxing: David Haye began his heavyweight career in electrifying fashion by knocking out Monte Barrett in the fifth-round |
Calzaghe Out to End Long British Agony in the Garden Kevin Mitchell reflects on 125 years of British failure and rare success in New York, at boxing's most historic venue |
| Calzaghe to Apply New York Sheen on Formidable Career Joe Calzaghe is preparing to bring the curtain down on his time in boxing, and knocking out Roy Jones Jr is the goal |
This is My Last Fight, Reiterates Calzaghe Joe Calzaghe says he has promised his mother he is walking away from boxing this Saturday night after 15 years of... |
| Show Will Go on If One Eastman Proves Better Than Six Heads Victory for Howard Eastman over Andrew 'Six Heads' Lewis will encourage him to prolong his boxing career |
It's About to Get Heavy Oscar De La Hoya says that David Haye is Britain's Ali ? beautiful, smart and lethal in the ring. So can this risk-loving,... |
| DeGale Should Know That Turning Professional Can Be Hit and Myth James DeGale would do well to approach his potential switch from amateur to professional boxing with caution |
Time for Khan the Kid to Grow Up Amir Khan won't last much longer in boxing unless he acts now to rebuild his career from the ground up |
| Mayweather Sr Muscles in to Help Hatton Boxing: Ricky Hatton is being trained by Floyd Mayweather's father for his fight with Paulie Malignaggi on November 22 |
Olympics: Wilder Carries the Hopes of a Nation, and of His Daughter It is fitting - predictable, even - that the one man left standing who can save America from total humiliation in the ring... |
| Olympics: Yafai Outclassed As British Boxers Begin to Feel the Heat Khalid Yafai's bid to reach the quarter-final of boxing's flyweight competition failed at the first stage |
Olympics: Saunders Beaten By Classy Cuban Britain's Billy Joe Saunders' hopes of a boxing medal are over after he was defeated by Carlos Banteaux Suarez |
| Olympics: 'what Happened This Morning Has Cost Frankie Gavin a Million Pounds' Kerry Kayes, the sports nutritionist who appeared to have salvaged Frankie Gavin's hopes of making the lightweight limit,... |
Edwards Expects Many Happy Returns From His Team of Eight in the Ring Terry Edwards, Great Britain's chief boxing coach, tells John Rawling why the Olympics holds no fear for his fighters |
| Margarito's Crushing Victory Alerts De La Hoya Antonio Margarito produced an 11th-round stoppage victory over Miguel Cotto to win the World Boxing Association title |
Margarito Stoppage Ends Cotto Run and Hands Wba Belt to Mexican Boxing: Antonio Margarito stopped the unbeaten WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in the 11th round to take the title |
| Mayweather Shadow Looms Over Battle of World's Best Welterweights Boxing: Miguel Cotto defends his WBA world welterweight title against Antonio Margarito as Floyd Mayweather's retirement... |
Witter Lays Down the Gauntlet for Hatton Boxing: Junior Witter talked of a British showdown with Ricky Hatton as he prepared to defend his world title against Tim... |
| De La Hoya Lines Up Mayweather Boxing: Oscar De La Hoya outclassed American Steve Forbes to set up a money-spinning rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr |
De La Hoya Sees Forbes Fight As Stepping Stone to a Big Year Boxing: Oscar De La Hoya could book a showdown with Floyd Mayweather if he defeats former Contender star Steve Forbes |
| In the Family Way Once Upon a Time in the West With the rugby and boxing and the prospect of a Cardiff cup celebration it's been a wildest-dreams' winter for Wales, says... |
Woeful Woods Talks Retirement After Humiliation Boxing: Clinton Woods was disconsolate after surrendering the IBF world light-heavyweight title to Antonio Tarver |
| Campbell Issues Khan Challenge Boxing: Nate Campbell has said he would be willing to fly to England to face Amir Khan in his next fight |
Calzaghe Can Tip Old-man 'popkins' Over Edge Wales' favorite boxing son is out to notch victory number 45 and show America that he is no small-town Joe, writes Kevin... |
| Tarver Talks Tough Before Showdown With Woods Boxing: Antonio Tarver predicted he would defeat Clinton Woods for the IBF title in one of the fights of the year |
Woods One Win From Jackpot Boxing: Clinton Woods could earn a career-defining bout with Joe Calzaghe if he defeats Antonio Tarver for the IBF title in... |
| Khan's World-title Shot Takes a Backward Step Boxing: Amir Kahn was never in serious trouble against Martin Kristjansen, but he still suffered from lapses in his technique |
Woods Has No Time for Bully Boys Boxing: During his 14-year career, Clinton Woods has come along way - and he still has Joe Calzaghe in his sights |
| Thaxton Fails to Take Title From Romanov Boxing: Yuri Romanov defended his European lightweight against John Thaxton at the York Hall |
Khan Embarks on Fast Track to World Title Boxing: Amir Khan is the overwhelming favorite to beat Dane Martin Kristjansen before a partisan Bolton crowd |
| Confident Khan Says He is Ready for World-title Shot Boxing: Amir Khan spoke of his desire to challenge for a world title if he defeats Martin Kristjansen in a fight he is... |
Thaxton Prepares for Romanov With a Swipe at Khan Boxing: Jon Thaxton poured scorn on Amir Khan's fight against Martin Kristjansen ahead of his own bout with Yuri Romanov |
| I Will Not Be a Pushover, Kristjansen Warns Khan Boxing: Martin Kristjansen claimed he was 'not impressed' with Amir Khan in advance of their world title eliminator |
Witter to Meet Bradley Boxing: Britain's WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter will fight the undefeated American, Timothy Bradley |
| King of the World Has Plans to Expand His Empire Boxing: Warren King is still talking a great fight as he tells John Rawling about his desire to reinvigorate the sport |
Witter to Meet Bradley Boxing: Britain's WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter will fight the undefeated American, Timothy Bradley |
| First Defeat for Rees Costs Him Khan Payday Boxing: Gavin Rees suffered his first defeat as he relinquished his world light-welterweight title to Andreas Kotelnik |
Ukrainian Poses Rees Challenge As Khan Bides Time Boxing: Gavin Rees will have to work hard to defend his WBA light-welterweight title against Andreas Kotelnik |
| Rees One Win Away From Welsh Valleys to the Big Time Boxing: WBA light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees could face Ricky Hatton or Amir Khan if he beats Ukrainian Andreas... |
Brown Primes Olympic Seven Boxing: Great Britain will send a number of medal prospects to Beijing, says former sports minister Richard Caborn |
| Pacquiao Takes World Title After Edging Out Marquez Boxing: Manny Pacquiao won a split-decision over Juan Manuel Marquez to capture the WBC super-featherweight title |
Lockett Given Shot at Pavlik Titles in New York Boxing: The No1 challenger for the WBO belt, Wales' Gary Lockett, will fight Kelly Pavlik in June |
| Hatton to Return to the Ring in Beloved City Stadium Boxing: Ricky Hatton will begin his comeback with a fight against Jaun Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium |
Doubts Raised Over Hatton Return Boxing: Ricky Hatton is set to return to the ring against Mexican Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 24 |
| Hatton to Return Against Lazcano Boxing: Ricky Hatton is set to return to the ring against Mexican Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 24 |
Haye Talks of a World Heavyweight Title After Walking the Walk Boxing: David Haye has said he is lining up a move to heavyweight after beating Enzo Maccarinelli |
| Haye Simply Too Good for Enzo Boxing: David Haye lived up to his pre-match hype as he dispatched Enzo Maccarinelli in the second round |
Big-punching Britons Both Planning Knock-out Blows Boxing: A huge rivalry is set to erupt in the O2 arena as David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli |
| Warren Hits Out at Haye Late Show Boxing: Frank Warren has branded David Haye "unprofessional" after he turned up 90 minutes late to a press... |
Mitchell Predicts Comfortable Victory Against Johanneson Boxing: Kevin Mitchell claims he will become a star after Saturday's fight with Carl Johanneson |
| Haye Fever Boxing: Big interview: David Haye tells Sean Ingle that women and steak are off the menu as he prepares to take on Enzo... |
Holyfield and Tyson in Talks Over Rematch of Infamous Fight Boxing: Evander Holyfield has said that he would be willing to step into the ring again with Mike Tyson, for the right price |
| Haye Warned That Long Night Will Favour Maccarinelli Boxing: Enzo Calzaghe has warned David Haye that his charge Enzo Maccarinelli could end his boxing career |
Hatton Picks May for Return to Ring Against Lazcano Boxing: Ricky Hatton will return to light-welterweight to fight Juan Lazcano in Britain this May |
| Klitschko Victorious But Uninspired Boxing: Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko beat Russian Sultan Ibragimov to to regain the WBO title and add it to his IBF/IBO... |
Klitschko Takes Aim at Ibragimov and Unified Title Boxing: International Boxing Federation champion, Wladimir Klitschko, and the World Boxing Organization title holder,... |
| Kristjansen is Next for Khan on Road to Title Boxing: Amir Khan will fight Martin Kristjansen in an official eliminator for the WBO lightweight title at the Bolton Arena... |
Pavlik Too Strong for Taylor Again Boxing: In stopping Jermain Taylor for the second time, Kelly Pavlik set up a potential clash with Joe Calzaghe |
| No Ko But Pavlik Goes the Distance to See Off Taylor Again Boxing: Kelly Pavlik defeated Jermain Taylor by winning a unanimous decision in a 12-round bout at the MGM Grand |
Round One to Windy Hopkins As Calzaghe Has to Bite His Tongue Boxing: Bernard Hopkins did most of the talking at the first press conference before his bout with Joe Calzaghe |
| Classy Jennings Ends Minter's Attempt to Emulate Father Boxing: Chorley's Michael Jennings retained his WBU welterweight with a TKO against Ross Minter |
Khan Eyes Las Vegas Debut After Making a Few Points to St Clair Boxing: A mature and controlled performance gave Amir Khan a unanimous points decision against Gairy St Clair |
| St Clair's Small Stature Hides a Bigger Challenge for Khan Boxing: Amir Khan admitted he faces his toughest opponent in defense of his lightweight commonwealth title against Gairy St... |
I Will Be Too Fast for St Clair, Says Khan Boxing: Amir Kahn is confident that his preparation will enable him to defeat Gairy St Clair |
| Calzaghe Promises to Stay Calm and 'smash' Hopkins Boxing: Welshman could earn $10m from first US bout and vows to learn from Ricky Hatton's mistakes |
Calzaghe's Date With Hopkins Confirmed Boxing: The undefeated Joe Calzaghe will travel to Las Vegas fight to Bernard Hopkins in April |
| Stallone Adds Some Clout to Calzaghe Match Boxing: Sylvester Stallone will host Friday's Planet Hollywood launch of Joe Calzaghe's fight with Bernard Hopkins |
Respect But Little Reward for Dogged Skelton Boxing: Brave Matt Skelton was unanimously outpointed in his attempt to take Ruslan Chagaev's world heavyweight title in... |
| Chagaev Too Classy for Skelton Boxing: WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev beat Brit Matt Skelton on points |
Big Men Weighed Down By the Heavy Burden of History Boxing: America needs to lead from the front if heavyweight boxing is to regain the luster of old, says John Rawling |
| Dangerous St Clair Provides Khan's Toughest Test Boxing: Amir Khan will take a big step-up in class when he faces former world champion Gairy St Clair next month |
New Bout for Mitchell As Opponent Fails Medical Boxing: Commonwealth champion Kevin Mitchell will meet a third-choice challenger for his title after Thomas Aryeetey failed... |
| Age No Obstacle As Skelton Goes for World Title Boxing: 39-year-old Matt Skelton says his age won't hamper his chances of beating 29-year-old WBA world heavyweight... |
Haye Wants to Clean Up Against Maccarinelli Boxing: David Haye said it was the prospect of knowing he had taken on the best and not money that made him fight Enzo... |
| Calzaghe-Hopkins Showdown a Step Closer Boxing: Frank Warren says he has nearly sealed an April 12 bout between unbeaten Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins |
Thaxton Calls on Khan to Challenge Him for Gb Title Boxing: British lightweight champion Jon Thaxton has urged Commonwealth title-holder Amir Khan to face him in a contest to... |
| This is Eubank v Benn All Over Again Says Haye Boxing: David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli will meet in March, in a fight Haye has described as 'the modern-day Benn-Eubank' |
Warren Confirms Maccarinelli-haye Bout Boxing: WBO world champion Enzo Maccarinelli is set to face WBC/WBA counterpart David Haye in a mouth-watering all-British... |
| Khan Moving on to World Stage Against Kristjansen Boxing: Victory against Martin Kristjansen could put Amir Khan in line for a title fight against Michael Katsidis |
Arthur in Line for Showdown With Harrison After Epic Battle Boxing: Alex Arthur could face his great featherweight rival Scott Harrison if the troubled Scot regains his license |
| Arthur Expected to Brush Past Foster Jr Boxing: Alex Arthur is expected to beat the former WBU featherweight champion, Stephen Foster Jr, when they fight for... |
Hatton Hints at Mayweather Rematch Boxing: On his return to Britain, Ricky Hatton has said he may fight Floyd Mayweather again |
| Arthur Wants Major World Title Fight Boxing: Alex Arthur has said he wants a major world title fight in 2008 ahead of his bout with Stephen Foster Junior |
Khan Says He is Ready for World Title Tomorrow Boxing: Amir Khan celebrated his 21st birthday in style, with a 72-second knock-out of British number one Graham Earl |
| Calzaghe Crowned Sports Personality Sport news: Joe Calzaghe topped a great year for British boxing by beating Lewis Hamilton to the BBC Sports Personality of... |
Brave Hatton Cut Down By Mayweather Masterclass Boxing: Cut and paste trail |
| Khan Reveals His Global Vision But Earl Has Other Ideas for Him Boxing: Moving away from Hatton-mania for a second spare a thought for Amir Khan who defends his Commonwealth lightweight... |
Can Hatton's Heart Pull Off an Inside Job or Will Mayweather's Guile Cut Him Down? Boxing:John Rawling analyzes the tactics we will see in Las Vegas |
| Battle to Be the Greatest of Them All Boxing: Mayweather is boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter but Hatton is not far behind, writes Richard Williams |
How Sin City Revived Its Passion for Big Fight Las Vegas' proud boxing history has been resurrected thanks to the Ricky Hatton fight and a loosening of morals, writes... |
| Hatton Wins World Title Sparring on Hilarious Points Boxing: Briton scores heavily against Mayweather in Las Vegas welterweight preamble |
'The Kid in My Corner is Something Else' Boxing: Twelve years of experience tells Ricky Hatton's trainer that Floyd Mayweather is facing his worst nightmare |
| Underdog Hatton Pleads With Referee Cortez to Let Fight Flow Boxing: Ricky Hatton has urged referee Joe Cortez not to be influenced by Floyd Mayweather's mind games |
No Trash Talk (and No Beer) As Mayweather Promises Hatton Hell Boxing: Floyd Mayweather was in a confident but polite mood as he looked ahead to the Ricky Hatton bout. |
| Calzaghe Keen to Accept Hopkins' Offer of Free Facelift Boxing: Joe Calzaghe has urged the world's No1 light-heavyweight Bernard Hopkins to stop talking and agree to a fight |
World Titles Come Home As Britain Punches Its Weight Boxing: David Haye's title victory was the latest success for a nation scenting medals in Beijing |
| Vicious Right Makes Haye a Double World Champion Boxing: Brit David Haye stopped Jean-Mark Mormeck in the seventh round to claim the the WBA and WBC cruiser weight titles. |
Froch's Power Shows Frankie the Way to Go Boxing: Young British boxer Frankie Gavin has qualified for the Olympics after winning a gold medal at the world amateur... |
| Haye Promises to Be Judge and Jury on His Career-defining Night Boxing: David Haye has said he will need to knock-out Jean-Marc Mormenck if he is to take his belts. |
Froch Powers to Easy Victory As Reid Reaches the End of the Road Boxing: It took Carl Froch just five rounds to defend his British super-middleweight title against Robin Reid. |
| Froch Seeking Public Recognition on His Big Night Boxing: Carl Froch could be set for a fight with Mikkel Kessler if he beats Robin Reid on Friday, says John Rawling. |
Warren Begins Talks to Make Calzaghe-hopkins Match Boxing: Frank Warren is in negotiations to stage a fight between Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins early next year. |
| Hopkins Accepts Calzaghe's Challenge for Final Reckoning Boxing: The light-heavyweight legend has agreed to fight the Welsh world champion but only in the US, writes John Rawling. |
Hopkins, Jones or Tarver in Frame for Champion Boxing: Joe Calzaghe could line-up a final lucrative bout to bring the curtain down on his career. |
| Calzaghe Eyes Beefing Up for Superfight With Hopkins Boxing: Joe Calzaghe may consider a move into the light-heavyweight division to fight Bernard Hopkins. |
Calzaghe Knows He Needs Another Masterclass Against Great Dane Boxing: Joe Calzaghe will have to produce the performance of a lifetime to overcome undefeated Mikkel Kessler in Cardiff. |
| 'I'm Going to Drag Kessler to a Dark Place Where He's Never Been Before' Boxing: Joe Calzaghe is pleased to have 'the fear' back for his world-title defense against the unbeaten Mikkel Kessler. |
Joe and Co Flatten Fighting's Bad Name Huge fights for nice guys Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton have given boxing the chance to regain its place in the hearts of... |
| Games Without Frontiers Observer special report: Today it's an NFL game at Wembley, soon it might be the Super Bowl. Stand by for Man Utd v Milan... |
Calzaghe Says He is Not Concerned About Records Boxing: The WBO super-middleweight champion says he's only planning on stepping in the ring once or twice more. |
| Calzaghe Riled By Kessler's 'brawler' Taunt Boxing: Joe Calzaghe has said he will out-box Mikkel Kessler in the super-middleweight title unification fight. |
Boxer Denies Dangerous Driving The welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan appeared in court yesterday charged with dangerous driving after he allegedly... |
| Beaten Holyfield Defiant in Face of Calls to Quit Boxing: Evander Holyfield refused to announce his retirement in spite of losing a WBO title fight with Russian holder... |
Earl Lies in Wait After Lawton Feels Wrath of Khan Boxing: Former WBU lightweight champion Graham Earl is looking to upset Amir Khan when the pair meet in December. |
| Lawton to Get Khan While He Can Commonwealth lightweight title Boxing:Scott Lawton insisted he should not be overlooked as he prepared to meet Amir Khan... |
Thaxton Aims to Put Khan Down Boxing: Jon Thaxton has branded Amir Khan disrespectful after Khan declared he wanted to give his rival a boxing lesson. |
| Khan Out to Silence Champion Boxing: Amir Khan said he wants to meet his most vocal critic, British champion Jon Thaxton, after two more fights. |
Woods Retains Title and Sets His Sights on a Big Gun Boxing: Clinton Woods has targeted a top American light-heavyweight after retaining his IBF cruiser weight tile with... |
| Woods Confident Ahead of Rematch Boxing: After a year away out, Clinton Woods will defend his IBF world light-heavyweight belt against Julio González. |
Woods Confident Ahead of Rematch Boxing: After a year away out, Clinton Woods will defend his IBF world light-heavyweight belt against Julio González. |
| Mayweather Throws Barbs at Hatton Boxing: Floyd Mayweather has branded Ricky Hatton a 'one-dimensional fighter' who can't beat the American. |
Hatton and Mayweather Start Name-calling Boxing: Ricky Hatton and Floyd Mayweather traded insults as they came face-to-face in Hollywood. |
| Kessler Will Be My Toughest Test, Says Calzaghe Boxing: Mikkel Kessler has warned Joe Calzaghe that he faces 'a very big surprise' in their title fight. |
Tyson Brings Ordure Where Chaos Reigned Boxing: Boxing needs the return of Don King to balance the man who makes Jamie Redknapp look bitter, says Harry Pearson. |
| 'Coward' Jibe is Just Harris Talking Trash, Says Witter Boxing: Junior Witter is not phased by Vivian Harris' taunts, and is ready to defend his light-welterweight belt. |
Morales Talks of Retirement After Failing in Historic Title Bid Boxing: Mexico's Erik Morales said his marginal points defeat to David Diaz at lightweight could be his last fight. |
| Holyfield Gets a Shot at Wbo Title Boxing: Evander Holyfield will have a shot at the WBO title against the Russian Sultan Ibragimov in October. |
Hatton Agrees to Fight Mayweather Boxing: Ricky Hatton has finally got his wish, with a December 8 welterweight fight against Floyd Mayweather signed and... |
| Hatton Confirmed for Mayweather Super-fight Boxing: Ricky Hatton will fight Floyd Mayweather on December 8 in Las Vegas. |
Hatton to Get £5m for Mayweather Showdown Boxing: Ricky Hatton is set to receive in the region of £5m after being awarded the fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr he... |
| Hatton to Get £5m for Mayweather Showdown Boxing: Ricky Hatton is set to receive in the region of £5m after being awarded the fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr he... |
James Oyebola Obituary: Gentle giant of British boxing. |
| Former Boxer in Critical Condition After Being Shot in Smoking Row Boxing: The family of a British boxing champion who was shot at point blank range after asking three men to put out their... |
Ex-boxer Shot in Clash With Club Smokers Boxing: The family of a British boxing champion who was shot at point blank range after asking three men to put out their... |
| Can a Mere Nickname Help Our Hero Pack a Punch? Boxing: Watching Amir Khan with his 10-year-old daughter brought Harry Pearson to a startling conclusion about boxing. |
Calzaghe Can Draw World's Greatest Gate - Warren Boxing: Frank Warren believes Joe Calzaghe's clash with Mikkel Kessler on November 3 may bring a world-record crowd to the... |
| Brave Cook Lacks World Class As Luevano Body Punches to Title Boxing: England's Nicky Cook came up short in his bid for the WBO featherweight crown after being floored in the eleventh... |
Khan Still Has a Long Way to Go for a World Title Fight, Says Warren Boxing: Promoter Frank Warren says that Amir Khan is still learning his trade despite beating Willie Limond to win the... |
| Calzaghe Confirms Hand Injury Boxing: Joe Calzaghe has confirmed that broke a bone in his left hand during his victory over Peter Manfredo. |
Interview: Audley Harrison Boxing: Audley Harrison says stinging criticism has forced him to shut his mouth and let his fists do the talking, he tells... |
| Atonement for Nigel Benn and Gerald Mcclellan Boxing: Kevin Mitchell meets Nigel Benn ahead of his emotional meeting with Gerald McClellan, the boxer he paralysed and... |
Junior Witter Small Talk: World boxing champ on fighting Ricky Hatton, his love of chocolate and the brilliance of Bill and Ted's Bogus... |
| Ten Questions for ... Ian Woosnam Golf: US Masters champion, Europe's Ryder Cup-winning captain and boxing and snooker fan. |
How to Bet Proposition Bets at a Sportsbook Betting sides and totals on major sports like baseball, basketball and football are the most common wagers available... |
| How the Sports Betting Line is Made Oddsmakers who the make lines for each of the major sports (pro & college football and basketball; MLB, NHL, boxing, golf)... |
Trevor Berbick Obituary: Trevor Berbick, who has been found dead after suffering a massive headwound in a Jamaican churchyard, aged 51,... |
| Joe Calzaghe Boxing: With Joe Calzaghe set to fight Sakio Bika, Kevin Mitchell believes the Welshman needs a sterner challenge. |
Injury Rules Andy Johnson Out of England Squad Boxing: Audley harrison will fight Matt Skelton for the Commonwealth heavyweight title at London's ExCe... |
| Mike Tyson: Will Fight For Food Despite a lucrative career in boxing, a lack of financial management skill has opened the door for boxer Mike Tyson to step... |
Warren Drops Legal Action Boxing: Frank Warren may soon be promoting Ricky Hatton's fights once again after he today dropped his legal action against... |
| Boxer Hamed Released From Jail After 16 Weeks Boxing: Boxer 'Prince' Naseem Hamed left jail in Doncaster, south Yorkshire, yesterday after serving 16 weeks of a 15-month... |
Streetfighter Swaps Pitch Battle for Ring of Fire Boxing: Donald McRae meets Curtis Woodhouse, the man who swapped life as a top flight footballer to follow the desire that... |
| Hatton Gives Up Wba Title Boxing: Ricky Hatton is without a title for the first time in over a year after relinquishing his WBA welterweight title. |
Ali's Daughter Counted Out of Rumble in Jungle Ii Boxing: A boxing bout involving the daughter of Muhammad Ali and billed as a sequel to the boxer's legendary 1974 Rumble in... |
| Gatti Tries to Hold Back Time Boxing: 34-year old Arturo Gatti may be trying to cheat time once too often as he steps into the ring with rugged... |
Harrison Seeks Treatment at The Priory Boxing: Troubled Scott Harrison has checked into The Priory clinic to seek treatment for depression and alcohol problems. |
| A Sad End for Prince Naseem Boxing: Kevin Mitchell charts the tragic decline of a boxing legend and says those who knew him realised it was inevitable. |
Hamed Jailed for Dangerous Driving Boxing: Former world featherweight champion jailed for 15 months after admitting dangerous driving following crash in his... |
| Simon Thomas and Anita Rani Cricket presenters Simon Thomas and Anita Rani set the record straight on Freddie Flintoff's boxing prowess, Will Young's... |
Arthur Unfazed By Hard-hitting Challenger Boxing: Alex Arthur was in a positive mood ahead of the defence of his European title against the unbeaten Belarussian... |
| Calzaghe Earns Cardiff Title Fight Boxing: Millennium Stadium reward after stunning victory over much-fancied Lacy |
O'Sullivan Eases Into Round Two Boxing: Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised into the second round of the 888.com World Championship with an easy 10-4 win over Dave... |
| Coma Fight to Be Aired After 15-year Ban Boxing: Footage of the horrific bout that changed the face of boxing will finally be seen again, 15 years after Chris... |
£500,000 for Amir Khan to Tell the Story of His Life Olympic boxing hero Amir Khan joins the ranks of young celebs in print, reports David Smith. |
| Joan Guzmá's Soubriquet Deficiency Syndrome Boxing: Harry Pearson reckons Dominican featherweight Joan Guzmá's real reason for welshing on Scott Harrison was the lack... |
Warren Puts Up Money for Calzaghe-woods Fight Boxing: Frank Warren has pledged to match the bookmakers' odds for Clinton Woods to beat Joe Calzaghe and the pair are now... |
| Guzman Pulls Out of Harrison Fight Boxing: No1 contender Joan Guzman has pulled out of his fight with WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison, after... |
Hatton Surrenders Ibf Crown Boxing: Ricky Hatton to give up IBF light-welterweight title after refusing to fulfil mandatory defence against Ben Rabbah. |
| Caged Gladiators Do Battle - and Mike Tyson Referees Boxing: There will probably be blood and broken bones, says ex-world champion. |
'I Can Eat, Breathe, Sleep. I Ain't Gonna Pressurise My Brother for Money' Boxing: Leon and Michael Spinks both won Olympic gold and the world heavyweight title. One beat Ali, the other lost only to... |
| The Big Interview: Jeff Lacy Boxing: Saturday night's 'Judgement Day' fight between Joe Calzaghe and Jeff Lacy, will give the American the biggest... |
Hearns Blind to Sands of Time As Past Glories Are Sullied By Events at the Palace Boxing: Last night in Auburn Hills on the outskirts of Detroit, a local fighter once known as the Motor City Cobra climbed... |
| Learning Karate From karate’s humble origins in the Chinese form of Shao Lin Boxing known as kempo |
The British Heavyweight Champion Matt Ske Boxing: March 4th has been earmarked as a possible date for a showdown between Danny Williams and British heavyweight... |
| Harrison Runs Rings Round the Punters Boxing: Richard Williams offers his opinion on the fight that never was. |
Cycling: Major Races Risk Rift As Quest for Financial Freedom Turns Sour A power struggle between race organisers and the Union Cycliste International could result in a split along the lines of... |
| Audley End Boxing: Boos ring out for beaten Olympic gold medallist. |
Klitschko Calls It a Day Boxing: World heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has announced his surprise retirement due to on-going knee problems. |
| Athletics: Pankration for the Masses Will Buckley looks back at the ancient sport of pankration, a violent mixture of wrestling and boxing. |
Boxing: Women Boxers Close to Entering Olympic Ring at London 2012 Women's boxing, illegal in Britain until 1998, looks set to be included on the programme for the 2012 Olympics. |
| Heavyweight Pair Ready to Rumble Boxing: Bitter rivals Danny Williams and Audley Harrison have been granted a chance to settle their feud on December 10. |
Where Are You, King of Comedy? Sport Needs You Sport needs characters, writes Harry Pearson, and the reappearance of boxing promoter Don King is long overdue. |
| Tarver Demolition Signals Retirement for Defiant But Jaded Jones Boxing: Roy Jones' career maybe over after a unanimous points decision defeat against Antonio Tarver in Florida. |
Boxing: Women's Boxing on Cards for London As the Women's World Championship of Boxing in Russia reached its climax, it was revealed that women's boxing is likely to... |
| Boxing: Heavyweight Boxing's Gradual Decline 30 years on from Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's epic fight in Manila, Kevin Mitchell laments heavyweight boxing's fall from... |
Jones Has Last Chance to Save Glorious Career Boxing: A defeat against Antonio Taver in Florida for Roy Jones Jr could spell the end for his career. |
| Memories of Manila, Where Beauty Took a Beating Boxing: Thirty years ago, writes Frank Keating, the curtain came down on the career of one boxing great as the other began... |
Klitschko Cuts Loose Ukrainian Gets Up Three Times to Win Boxing: Vladimir Klitschko, younger brother of WBC champion Vitali, was knocked down three times by Samuel Peter but still... |
| Boxer Dies After Losing World Title Boxing: Leavander Johnson died after he suffered a 'very severe injury to the brain'. |
Boxing: Grandstand Finish for Barrera Marco Antonio Barrera added the International Boxing Federation world super-featherweight title to his WBC belt, beating... |
| Court Threat to Hatton Unification Bout Boxing: Ricky Hatton will defend his IBF light-welterweight title against WBA king Carlos Maussa - provided Frank Warren's... |
INTERVIEW: Amir Khan Boxing: A year after winning Olympic silver, Amir Khan told Donald McRae about his searing ambition and why he is not... |
| Harrison Beats Another No-hoper Boxing: Audley Harrison made another careful step along his self-proclaimed path to world domination with a fourth-round... |
Boxing: Motor City Cobra in Dire Need of Pet Rescue The saddest sporting sight of the weekend was boxing legend Tommy Hearns getting back into the ring at 46, says John Rawling. |
| Top-shelf Reid goes from porn to brawn in his quest for glory Boxing: Robin Reid once went 10 rounds with two porn stars for a feature in a long-forgotten American hardcore magazine. A... |
Amir Khan is Not a Cultural Spokesman Boxing: There is no good reason why an 18-year-old on his first day at work should be explicitly promoted as an example to... |
| Khan Hits Peak With 4.4m Viewers Boxing: ITV reported a peak viewing figure of 4.4 million for Amir Khan's debut fight on Saturday night, the best figure of... |
Boxing and Hollywoep Kevin Mitchell explores Hollywood's guilty fascination with boxing. From Edison's flickering images to Eastwood's Million... |
| Boxing and Hollywood Kevin Mitchell explores Hollywood's guilty fascination with boxing. From Edison's flickering images to Eastwood's Million... |
Cotto Lays Down Gauntlet to Hatton Boxing: Miguel Cotto has thrown his hat into the ring for a potential clash with new IBF light-welterweight champion Ricky... |
| Boxing: Warren Hand Strengthened for Tv Deal ITV has moved closer to a deal with Frank Warren to screen boxing on a long-term basis after Ricky Hatton's epic win. |
Hatton Breathes Life Into Boxing Boxing: The doom-mongers who have been prophesying the demise of boxing could do worse than take a trip to Manchester next... |
| I'll Take on Men, Says Woman Boxer Boxing: Ann 'Brown Sugar' Wolfe is such a terrifying boxer she has run out of women willing to go into the ring with her -... |
ITV Can Lead Boxing Back Into Big Time After drawing impressive viewing figures for Amir Khan's last amateur fight, Kevin Mitchell believes ITV boxing coverage... |
| Khan Given Hometown Debut Boxing: Promoter Frank Warren has changed the venue of Amir Khan's first professional appearance to the Bolton Arena. |
Khan Heading for Pro Debut Boxing: Amir Khan will put his amateur days behind him when he makes his professional debut on July 16 against an... |
| Boxing: Wright's Punch-perfect Display Teaches Trinidad a Lesson Ronald "Winky" Wright produced the outstanding display of his long career as he handed the former world champion... |
Football: The Boy Wonder Becomes a Man Boxing: Amir Khan got the victory he craved over Mario César Kindelán, the great Cuban amateur who had defeated... |
| Khan Takes a Risk in Olympic Sequel Boxing: Tonight's lightweight rematch with Kindelán is the ultimate amateur bout but one that John Rawling believes could... |
Boxing: Us Move for More Safety and Image Makeover United States senators have voted to set up a national boxing commission to oversee the sport and improve heath provisions... |
| Calzaghe pay day is a TV turn-off Boxing: Joe Calzaghe's WBO super-middleweight title decider against Mario Veit will be radio only. |
Boxer Given Bail After Questioning Boxing: Former boxing world champion Prince Naseem Hamed was released on bail yesterday after overnight questioning about a... |
| Boxer Prince Naseem Arrested After Car Crash Boxing: The former boxing world champion Prince Naseem Hamed was arrested yesterday after a car crash in which a man was... |
Boxing: Toney Vows to Destroy Ruiz James Toney decribed John Ruiz as "garbage" who is "hurting boxing" and promised to "butcher... |