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Aug 29, 2016

On This Day: James Toney defeated fellow boxing wizard Mike McCallum in middleweight rematch

James Toney and Mike McCallum engaged in August 29, 1992 sequel

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On This Day: James Toney defeated fellow boxing wizard Mike McCallum in middleweight rematch

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Chris Eubank opens up about his son: ‘I’m not stealing his limelight, how can I?’

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Jan 16, 2016

On This Day: Roy Jones Jnr was born in 1969

He may have fallen short of absolute greatness but Roy Jones was unquestionably one of the best of the modern era, writes Matt Christie

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On This Day: Roy Jones Jnr was born in 1969

Nov 18, 2015

On This Day: Roy Jones dominates James Toney in super-middleweight masterclass

Roy Jones looks sensational while Oscar De La Hoya shows his potential on the undercard, writes Matt Christie

On This Day: Roy Jones dominates James Toney in super-middleweight masterclass

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Oct 11, 2015

James Toney just can’t walk away

The faded great will fight in November in Canada, writes James Slater

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James Toney just can’t walk away

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Aug 12, 2015

Eric Armit’s weekly boxing results: August 11

Eric Armit’s utterly comprehensive guide to the boxing results from across the globe

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Eric Armit’s weekly boxing results: August 11

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Aug 09, 2015

Boxing results: End of the line for James Toney after defeat to unknown Charles Ellis

Veteran James Toney loses 10-round decision in Saint Louis

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Boxing results: End of the line for James Toney after defeat to unknown Charles Ellis

Aug 06, 2015

Best 25 fighters of the last 25 years: Numbers 20-16

Tris Dixon lists the best 25 boxers from the past quarter of a century

Best 25 fighters of the last 25 years: Numbers 20-16

Aug 06, 2015

Best 25 fighters of the last 25 years: Number One

Tris Dixon lists the best 25 boxers from the past quarter of a century

Best 25 fighters of the last 25 years: Number One

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Jul 09, 2015

Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga rematch, as James Toney also returns

Three veterans, Mosley, Mayorga and Toney will all box next month. James Slater reports

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Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga rematch, as James Toney also returns

Vassiliv Jirov, of Kazakhstan, raises his arms in victory after beating Art Jimmerson in the second round at Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 6. Jirov won the Cruiserweights fight on a technical knockout. blj/Photo by Barbara L.

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Vassiliy Jirov looks back on fights with James Toney, Michael Moorer, his Olympic gold medal and more

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Nov 27, 2014

EXCLUSIVE James Toney: Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury are both bums

James Slater speaks to eight experts who give their view on the Tyson Fury-Dereck Chisora rematch

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EXCLUSIVE James Toney: Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury are both bums

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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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