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Donald Cerrone

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Oct 23, 2017

Darren Till proves himself the real deal stopping Donald Cerrone

Liverpool’s newest UFC star beats Donald Cerrone, writes Matt Bevan

Donald Cerrone

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Darren Till proves himself the real deal stopping Donald Cerrone

Paulie Malignaggi

Oct 22, 2017

VIDEO Another UFC star calls out Paulie Malignaggi

UFC fighter Artem Lobov wants to try his hand at boxing, eyes Paulie Malignaggi

Paulie Malignaggi

VIDEO Another UFC star calls out Paulie Malignaggi

mma

Oct 16, 2017

Roberto Soldic proves himself a threat

Matt Bevan reports on Roberto Soldic and the Cage Warriors show in Newport

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Roberto Soldic proves himself a threat

Conor McGregor

mma

Oct 09, 2017

Tony Ferguson’s message to Conor McGregor: ‘Defend or vacate’

Tony Ferguson takes the lead in the Conor McGregor sweepstakes. Matt Bevan reports on UFC 216

Conor McGregor

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Tony Ferguson’s message to Conor McGregor: ‘Defend or vacate’

Conor McGregor

mma

Oct 06, 2017

Conor McGregor next opponent should be decided this weekend

Ferguson and Lee Meet in the ‘Conor McGregor sweepstakes’ at UFC 216, writes Matt Bevan

Conor McGregor

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Conor McGregor next opponent should be decided this weekend

Amanda Nunes

mma

Sep 11, 2017

UFC 215: Amanda Nunes takes disputed decision over Valentina Shevchenko

Matt Bevan on Amanda Nunes’ victory and the UFC 215 card

Amanda Nunes

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UFC 215: Amanda Nunes takes disputed decision over Valentina Shevchenko

Alexander Volkov

Sep 04, 2017

Alexander Volkov topples the ‘Skyskraper’

Matt Bevan reports on the latest victory for Alexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov topples the ‘Skyskraper’

Jon Jones

mma

Aug 23, 2017

UFC champion Jon Jones faces investigation into potential doping offence

The US Anti-Doping Agency is analysing a sample Jon Jones gave ahead of his light-heavyweight title clash with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones

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UFC champion Jon Jones faces investigation into potential doping offence

Conor McGregor

Aug 22, 2017

VIDEO Conor McGregor to return to MMA after Floyd Mayweather fight

UFC president Dana White affirms Conor McGregor’s next move

Conor McGregor

VIDEO Conor McGregor to return to MMA after Floyd Mayweather fight

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

Aug 22, 2017

MMA’s view on Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

In Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, MMA is battling boxing for supremacy says Dan Hardy

Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

MMA’s view on Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor

Sergio Pettis

mma

Aug 08, 2017

Sergio Pettis edges closer to title shot

Matt Bevan on Sergio Pettis performance at UFC Mexico City

Sergio Pettis

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Sergio Pettis edges closer to title shot

Jon Jones

mma

Jul 30, 2017

Jon Jones is back

Jon Jones back on top after stopping Daniel Cormier, writes Matt Bevan

Jon Jones

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Jon Jones is back

Jon Jones

mma

Jul 28, 2017

Jon Jones returns to claim what’s his against Daniel Cormier

Matt Bevan previews the return of Jon Jones and UFC 214

Jon Jones

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Jon Jones returns to claim what’s his against Daniel Cormier

Chris Weidman

mma

Jul 24, 2017

Chris Weidman snaps losing streak

Matt Bevan on Chris Weidman’s vital victory at UFC Long Island event

Chris Weidman

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Chris Weidman snaps losing streak

UFC

A bad night for Scottish stars as the UFC returns to Glasgow

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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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