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Oct 28, 2017

Boxing – the hardest job of all

Former pro fighter Tony Jeffries reveals the unpalatable truth about the sport we love

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Boxing – the hardest job of all

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Oct 12, 2017

Tony Jeffries on the art of shadowboxing

Tony Jeffries describes how you should be shadowboxing

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Tony Jeffries on the art of shadowboxing

Audley Harrison

Oct 06, 2017

‘We all need to thank Audley Harrison’

In his Letter from America Tony Jeffries explains why British boxing owes Audley Harrison a debt of gratitude

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‘We all need to thank Audley Harrison’

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Oct 01, 2017

VIDEO How to use shadowboxing

Tony Jeffries demonstrates five reasons why you should use shadowboxing in your training

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VIDEO How to use shadowboxing

Manny Pacquiao

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Sep 30, 2017

Footwork for boxing

Olympic medallist and top trainer Tony Jeffries on footwork for boxing

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Footwork for boxing

Andre Ward

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Sep 25, 2017

Andre Ward and his fateful decision

In his Letter from America Tony Jeffries considers Andre Ward’s shock decision to retire

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Andre Ward and his fateful decision

Luke Campbell

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Sep 21, 2017

Why Luke Campbell can beat Jorge Linares

In his Letter From America, Tony Jeffries has seen Luke Campbell preparing first hand

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Why Luke Campbell can beat Jorge Linares

Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin

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Sep 20, 2017

After Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin something needs to change

In his Letter From America, Tony Jeffries considers what to make of the Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin decision

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After Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin something needs to change

Gennady Golovkin

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Sep 15, 2017

Do not underestimate Gennady Golovkin

In his Letter From America Tony Jeffries explains why you shouldn’t read too much into Gennady Golovkin’s last fight

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Do not underestimate Gennady Golovkin

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Sep 10, 2017

Tony Jeffries reveals what goes through a boxer’s mind before a fight

In his Letter from America, Tony Jeffries provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a fighter

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Tony Jeffries reveals what goes through a boxer’s mind before a fight

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

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Aug 30, 2017

Tony Jeffries reflects on Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

In his Letter from America Tony Jeffries gives his take on the big fight, Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

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Tony Jeffries reflects on Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

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Aug 21, 2017

‘Nobody knows what the hell Conor McGregor is going to do’

In his Letter from America, Tony Jeffries has a more sober and precise prediction for Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather

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‘Nobody knows what the hell Conor McGregor is going to do’

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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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