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Anthony Joshua
  • news
Aug 03, 2018
No substitute for Alexander Povektin in Anthony Joshua fight

There is no plan B for Anthony Joshua in Alexander Povetkin title defence at Wembley, discovers Matt Christie

Anthony Joshua
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 No substitute for Alexander Povektin in Anthony Joshua fight
Danny Williams
  • news
Aug 02, 2018
For Danny Williams this must be the end

After a grisly outing, not licensed by the British Boxing Board of Control, Danny Williams must retire once and for all, writes Matt Christie

Danny Williams
  • news
 For Danny Williams this must be the end
mike tyson
  • history
Aug 01, 2018
On This Day: Mike Tyson unifies the heavyweight title with tough decision win over spirited Tony Tucker

Matt Christie reflects on the Mike Tyson-Tony Tucker August 1 1987 showdown, for all the heavyweight marbles

mike tyson
  • history
 On This Day: Mike Tyson unifies the heavyweight title with tough decision win over spirited Tony Tucker
mike tyson
  • history
Jul 30, 2018
On This Day: Danny Williams knocked Mike Tyson out in four rounds

The ‘Brixton Bomber’ tells Matt Christie how he toppled Mike Tyson

mike tyson
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 On This Day: Danny Williams knocked Mike Tyson out in four rounds
Vernon Forresst
  • history
Jul 25, 2018
On This Day: Vernon Forrest was murdered

Matt Christie looks back on Vernon Forrest’s career, nine years after his shocking July 25, 2009 death

Vernon Forresst
  • history
 On This Day: Vernon Forrest was murdered
arturo gatti
  • history
Jul 24, 2018
On This Day: ‘It’s nice not to go to hospital for a change,’ says Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti after knocking out Leonard Dorin

Matt Christie looks back on one of Arturo Gatti’s final, and easiest, victories

arturo gatti
  • history
 On This Day: ‘It’s nice not to go to hospital for a change,’ says Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti after knocking out Leonard Dorin
Kronk
  • gear
Jul 23, 2018
Product review – Kronk vest

The latest kit from the Kronk brand

Kronk
  • gear
 Product review – Kronk vest
sonny liston
  • history
Jul 22, 2018
On This Day: World heavyweight champion Sonny Liston obliterates Floyd Patterson again

Sonny Liston repeats his first round win over sorry Patterson on July 22 1963, writes Matt Christie

sonny liston
  • history
 On This Day: World heavyweight champion Sonny Liston obliterates Floyd Patterson again
Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder
  • feature
Jul 19, 2018
Eddie Hearn – Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder is the priority for April

Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder is still Eddie Hearn’s No.1 choice. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen…

Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder
  • feature
 Eddie Hearn – Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder is the priority for April
mike mccallum
  • history
Jul 18, 2018
On This Day: Mike McCallum flattens Donald Curry in five rounds

Matt Christie reflects on one of the finest finishes in boxing history that took place on July 18, 1987 – Mike McCallum vs Donald Curry

mike mccallum
  • history
 On This Day: Mike McCallum flattens Donald Curry in five rounds
Manny Pacquiao
  • blog
Jul 15, 2018
BN Verdict – Appreciate the brilliance of Manny Pacquiao while you can

Manny Pacquiao bombastic and brilliant against Lucas Matthysse but let’s not get too carried away

Manny Pacquiao
  • blog
 BN Verdict – Appreciate the brilliance of Manny Pacquiao while you can
david haye
  • history
Jul 14, 2018
On This Day: The story of the bottle, the brawl, and David Haye and Dereck Chisora settling their differences in the ring

Matt Christie goes behind the scenes and speaks to those involved in the July 14, 2012 David Haye-Dereck Chisora showdown

david haye
  • history
 On This Day: The story of the bottle, the brawl, and David Haye and Dereck Chisora settling their differences in the ring
jack dempsey
  • history
Jul 04, 2018
On This Day: Jack Dempsey savaged Jess Willard to lift the world heavyweight title

On July 4 1919 young Jack Dempsey made a brutal statement against Willard, writes Matt Christie

jack dempsey
  • history
 On This Day: Jack Dempsey savaged Jess Willard to lift the world heavyweight title
boxing
  • blog
Jun 24, 2018
The Verdict – Josh Taylor beats Viktor Postol in contest of high quality

Forget the scorecards, Josh Taylor deserves all the attention

boxing
  • blog
 The Verdict – Josh Taylor beats Viktor Postol in contest of high quality
roberto duran
  • history
Jun 16, 2018
On This Day: Roberto Duran was born in 1951

Matt Christie profiles the legendary ‘Hands of Stone’, Roberto Duran

roberto duran
  • history
 On This Day: Roberto Duran was born in 1951
Stefy Bull
  • feature
Jun 15, 2018
Stefy Bull goes into battle with Matchroom

Promoter Stefy Bull explains why this weekend’s showdown between Paul Economides and Craig Cunningham, live on FreeSports in the UK, is a must for every boxing fan

Stefy Bull
  • feature
 Stefy Bull goes into battle with Matchroom
David Haye
  • blog
Jun 12, 2018
David Haye and his place in history – The BN Verdict

As David Haye retires, Boxing News wonders how he will be remembered

David Haye
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 David Haye and his place in history – The BN Verdict
lineal heavyweight championship
  • blog
Jun 08, 2018
Is Tyson Fury the lineal heavyweight champion of the world?

And what IS the lineal heavyweight championship of the world? Matt Christie investigates

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 Is Tyson Fury the lineal heavyweight champion of the world?
Johnny Tapia
  • history
May 27, 2018
On This Day: Farewell, ‘Mi Vida Loca’ – Johnny Tapia, 1967-2012

Matt Christie looks back on the tragic life of Johnny Tapia – a great champion

Johnny Tapia
  • history
 On This Day: Farewell, ‘Mi Vida Loca’ – Johnny Tapia, 1967-2012
Dean Francis
  • news
May 25, 2018
Former champion Dean Francis dies at the age of 44

After a battle with cancer Dean Francis has passed away, writes Matt Christie

Dean Francis
  • news
 Former champion Dean Francis dies at the age of 44
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    Boxing News sits at the heart of the boxing scene. We want to share with you our passion by guiding you through the world of boxing, share our ringside seats and experiences, to listen to your opinions as we form our own, and to retain the integrity and excitement that seduces boxing fans around the world.


    Boxing News was founded in 1909 by original editor John Murray as, simply, Boxing. Murray had been a regular contributor to Health & Strength magazine and convinced its owner, Bill Berry (later Lord Camrose) to launch a weekly magazine dedicated solely to boxing. It is believed Murray had been inspired by Jack Johnson beating Tommy Burns to become the first black World heavyweight champion. In his first editorial, Murray stated, "Boxing will stand for good clean sport. Its success of failure is in the hands of those who believe in sport of this character. Our energies will be devoted to giving the best paper that time, thought and money can devise." When circulation began to decline in the depression days of the late 20s, the name of the magazine was changed to Boxing, Racing and Football. In October 1931, the paper was sold to a syndicate of London sportsmen, who installed Sydney Rushton, a long-time London fight reporter, as the new editor. The layout changed, the page size was increased and Rushton proved less popular than Murray. The paper was again put up for sale and, while waiting for a buyer, the old features were reinstated and there was no official Editor. Another set of sportsmen bought the paper and Godfrey Williams was named editor. He attempted to run Boxing as a newspaper, cutting popular features and reducing news stories down to the shortest possible length. The circulation quickly dropped to its lowest ever.


    Billy Masters, a city printer and huge boxing fan, saved the paper, appointing W.H. Millier as the new editor. He completely reinvigorated the magazine, helped in no small measure by its first colour cover. In 1935, Millier departed and the owner replaced him with Sydney Ackland, who had previously worked as John Murray's assistant editor and had been taught by him. World War II brought many changes as first Sydney, then replacement Stanley Nelson, contributed to the war effort. Murray made a popular comeback as editor but ill health forced him to step down in 1941. Gilbert Odd took over until the building housing the paper was destroyed by the enemy. Odd was then called up for national service and both Masters and Murray served further terms. Now with the new name of Boxing News, the paper was bought by Australian publicist Vivian Brodzky and former promoter Sydney Hulls. Northern sports writer Bert Callis was the new editor. Odd took over for a second term upon Callis' retirement. Odd implemented the tradition of reporting the results and fighters' weights for every single fight in the country. When Odd quit to write books, he was succeeded by Jack Wilson and then Tim Riley. When Brodzky died, Boxing News was sold twice in quick succession, and Graham Houston became editor in 1971, immediately broadening the range of coverage, especially in North America. Houston left in 1977 to work on morning newspapers in Canada. This prompted the appointment of perhaps BN's greatest Editor of recent years, Harry Mullan. Circulation increased exponentially during the Mullan years, which doubled as a time of great change in the boxing world. Most notable new developments were the proliferation of 'world' titles and the increase in the number of major British promoters. Mullan was fiercely principled and tremendously well respected in the boxing fraternity. When Mullan left in October 1996, he was given this glowing tribute from then BN Publisher Peter Kravitz: "His writing stands comparison with the Lieblings, Hausers and Mailers of this century of boxing." Assistant Editor Claude Abrams succeeded Mullan in November 1996. Boxing News was redesigned and switched to a full-colour format and become more extensive in content. In March 1999 the paper went to A3 size before reverting to A4, and increasing in size to 48 pages (from 24) in September 2005. The magazine remained the main trade paper in Britain. Abrams left BN – after 22 years – in December 2009, just three months after the publication celebrated its centenary, and was succeeded as editor by Tris Dixon.


    Tris left the magazine in December 2014, with Matt Christie taking over as editor.

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