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| 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... |
Norwich Have a Day to Savour Boxing: John Rawling: Most of Norwich saw the Canaries deliver a knockout blow to Man United before watching local lad Jon... |
| Muhammad Ali's Disease Inspires Daughter's Book Boxing: Rasheda Ali's experience of seeing her two sons communicating with her father spurred her into writing a book which... |
Punch Kills Woman Boxer Boxing: A boxer who entered the ring for what she intended to be her last bout before retirement has become the first... |
| Tszyu Wants to Give Hitman a Facial Boxing: Light-welterweight king Kostya Tszyu has vowed to mercilessly capitalise on Ricky Hatton's tendency to cut easily... |
Khan-kindelan Rematch Must Take Place Boxing: It would be a crying shame if the English ABA scuppers the chances of Amir Khan fighting the Olympic champion Mario... |
| Last-minute Fight Ko Hits Calzaghe Boxing: Joe Calzaghe knew his WBO title defence against Brian Magee was in doubt, but he was still livid when contractual... |
Calzaghe Title Defence Cancelled Boxing: Joe Calzaghe's WBO title defence against Brian Magee in Belfast tomorrow has been cancelled after he fell foul of... |
| Khan Seeks Olympic Revenge in Final Amateur Bout Boxing: Amir Khan wants to bludgeon his Cuban conqueror, Mario Kindelan, back into retirement before he enters the murky... |
Mahmood Finally Delivers the Killer Punch Boxing: Having copped a battering years ago from cousin Amir Khan, Sajid Mahmood dished out similar treatment to Sri Lanka... |
| Boxing: Tyson Deserves a Chance Boxing has played the dual role of bearpit and refuge for Mike Tyson but, Kevin Mitchell argues, it's the only hope the... |
Notes From the Touchline Rugby: Frank Keating on Andy Robinson's whingeing, the death of boxing trainer Andy Smith, Baldy Hogan, and the late Sir... |
| Tyson Eyes June Comeback Boxing: Ear-chewing eejit Mike Tyson intends to return to the ring in Washington on June 20. |
You Can't Right Mcclellan's Plight Boxing: Kevin Mitchell: It is 10 years since boxer Gerald McClellan was left blind and penniless. Kevin Mitchell finds that... |
| How Iron-man Hopkins Turned Years Behind Bars to Profit in the Ring Boxing: Bernard Hopkins has been fighting his whole life; from troubled teenage years to establishing respect in jail, and... |
Eastman Follows the Marciano Route As He Prepares for Date With Destiny Boxing: He'll be facing the best pound-for-pound pugilist in the world who is unbeaten in 12 years, but Howard Eastman... |
| Pocket Rocket Shines in Defeat Boxing: A brave Wayne McCullough went down swinging in his bid to unseat WBC super-bantamweight Oscar Larios, losing a... |
Boxing: Khan Looks for Double-quick Advance Amir Khan has moved up one weight classification and hopes to make the progression to the English Amateur Boxing... |
| Fortune Favours Harrison Boxing's ability to throw up dodgy decisions saved Scott Harrison after his bout with Colombia's Victor Polo was dubiously... |
Boxing: Lewis Rules Out Return Lennox Lewis denied he is planning a November comeback to challenge Vitali Klitschko for his World Boxing Council... |
| Lewis rules out return to the ring Boxing: Lennox Lewis denied he is planning a November comeback to challenge Vitali Klitschko for his World Boxing Council... |
Lennox Rules Out Comeback Boxing: Lennox Lewis has silenced speculation that he's accepted a big-money offer for a rematch against Vitali Klitschko... |
| Eastman baits Hopkins Boxing: Howard Eastman has claimed he, not Bernard Hopkins, is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. |
John Rawling: Tyson Should Count Himself Out Boxing: Mike Tyson must realise sooner rather than later that he cannot compete with the big heavyweights any longer, says... |
| A Blow for Hatton Might Be a Bigger Blow for British Boxing Boxing: John Rawling: It is no exaggeration that the future of British boxing may very well depend upon a pig-tailed... |
Johnson King of the Road Boxing: Glen Johnson's light-heavyweight win against Antonion Tarver to become world champion was a fairytale to beat all... |
| Boxing: Lewis Hints at a Comeback Kevin Mitchell: What is it with boxing's big guys? After years of sacrifice, they opt for more of the same over peace and... |
Boxing Manners Maketh the Man For the first time in years, perceptions of boxing may be changing and it could soon be a respectable sport again, writes... |
| Boxing: Khan's Silver Success Sets Amateur Bells Ringing Amateur boxing is on a roll after the publicity surrounding Amir Khan's silver medal-winning performance at the Athens... |
Morales and Barrera to Slug It Out Barrera-Morales III has sold out the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as boxing's most poisonous feud looks set to be settled once... |
| Holyfield Suspended By Doctors Boxing: Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield may be forced to retire after he was banned from fighting for... |
Boxing Hurts But Motd2 is Really Painful Boxing may harm the senses from time to time, but it doesn't make your teeth ache like "funny" features on Match... |
| Interview: Frank Warren October 4: Britain's top boxing promoter tells Donald McRae how he hopes to do a deal with the Olympic hero Amir Khan. |
The Gloves Are on In extolling the virtues of boxing, the home secretary seems to be distancing himself from his nannying party. |
| Khan Offered Inducement to Stay Amateur Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan has been offered an annual stipend of £70,000 by the Amateur Boxing Association to focus... |
Boxing: Khan Threatens to Turn Pro Amir Khan, fed-up waiting for the Amateur Boxing Association to stump up some money, may turn pro next week. |
| Khan Could Turn Pro Boxing: Amir Khan's agent has set up a meeting with Frank Warren with a view to the Olympic silver medallist turning... |
Khan meets his master in bold finale Boxing: There was no disgrace but no gold for Amir Khan in Athens, as Cuba's Mario César Kindelán gave the Bolton teenager... |
| Amir Can't Boxing: Amir Khan has failed to become the youngest Olympic boxing champion since Floyd Patterson. |
Khan bides time as the world waits at his door Boxing: Amir Khan is so good that turning professional now would be a step down, says Kevin Mitchell. |
| Teenage sensation Khan in final Boxing: Amir Khan has progressed to the lightweight final where he could become the youngest winner since Floyd Patterson... |
Khan Keeps His Cool in the Cauldron Boxing: Britain's boxing sensation is showing no signs of being fazed by the weight of expectation ahead of his semi-final. |
| Boxing: Amir Khan Wins Again Boxing: Amir Khan became the youngest boxer to win a medal since Floyd Patterson at the 1952 Helsinki games. |
Olympics: Khan Creates a Stir But Can The Kid Crack Kindelan? Boxing: Amir Khan has created a stir not witnessed in an Olympic ring since Sugar Ray Leonard lit up Montreal 28 years ago. |