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Jun 10, 2015

EXCLUSIVE Sergey Kovalev declares Adonis Stevenson will be ‘easy work!’

Don McRae met one of the sport’s hardest hitters, Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev

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EXCLUSIVE Sergey Kovalev declares Adonis Stevenson will be ‘easy work!’

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Nov 13, 2014

Should the Sergey Kovalev-Bernard Hopkins fight have been stopped? Mickey Vann gives his view

While Mickey Vann watched 49-year-old Hopkins take a pasting in the last round he wondered if the referee should have stopped the fight

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Should the Sergey Kovalev-Bernard Hopkins fight have been stopped? Mickey Vann gives his view

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Nov 10, 2014

Bernard Hopkins adds new layer to his legend despite suffering Sergey Kovalev shellacking

Bernard Hopkins’ bravery and graciousness could be the perfect farewell, writes Matt Christie

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Bernard Hopkins adds new layer to his legend despite suffering Sergey Kovalev shellacking

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Nov 09, 2014

Boxing results: Sergey Kovalev dominates Bernard Hopkins and wins wide decision

Sergey Kovalev drops Bernard Hopkins in round one and dominates to win lopsided decision

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Boxing results: Sergey Kovalev dominates Bernard Hopkins and wins wide decision

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Nov 07, 2014

Bernard Hopkins: I’m walking a tightrope against Sergey Kovalev without a safety net but I’m going to make it to the other side

Bernard Hopkins is revelling in the danger and discusses his place on the pound-for-pound lists

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Bernard Hopkins: I’m walking a tightrope against Sergey Kovalev without a safety net but I’m going to make it to the other side

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Nov 07, 2014

Who wins Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev? Eight experts decide

Former world champions Riddick Bowe, Donny Lalonde and Montell Griffin, among those who predict the outcome of fascinating Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev showdown to James Slater

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Who wins Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev? Eight experts decide

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Nov 07, 2014

Sergey Kovalev: I don’t have any strategy for Bernard Hopkins but I will make it a street fight

New dad Sergey Kovalev promising to win the biggest fight of his life against old master Bernard Hopkins

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Sergey Kovalev: I don’t have any strategy for Bernard Hopkins but I will make it a street fight

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Nov 06, 2014

Bernard Hopkins: I’m fighting Sergey Kovalev because it’s important to fight the best

The 49-year-old Bernard Hopkins fights on with his legacy at the forefront of his mind

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Bernard Hopkins: I’m fighting Sergey Kovalev because it’s important to fight the best

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Nov 05, 2014

Sergey Kovalev: Bernard Hopkins is not an old man, he’s a young alien

Sergey Kovalev and Bernard Hopkins talk before their fascinating light-heavyweight showdown

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Sergey Kovalev: Bernard Hopkins is not an old man, he’s a young alien

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Oct 29, 2014

Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev breakdown their fascinating showdown

One of the great fights of the year is edging closer

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Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev breakdown their fascinating showdown

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Sep 03, 2014

Sergey Kovalev: I expect Bernard Hopkins will still be in the same condition when he’s 60

Hopkins and Kovalev explain why they’re going to win on November 8

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Sergey Kovalev: I expect Bernard Hopkins will still be in the same condition when he’s 60

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Aug 02, 2014

Bernard Hopkins will take on Sergey Kovalev in light-heavyweight unification showdown in November

Presuming Kovalev beats Blake Caparello, ageless wonder Hopkins awaits

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Bernard Hopkins will take on Sergey Kovalev in light-heavyweight unification showdown in November

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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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