THE BOXING SHOW

CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH and Isaac Chamberlain combined to unleash a British classic on the South Coast. But what are the ingredients that made it such a good fight? We review the fight in detail, alongside Ben Whittaker’s debut and Frazer Clarke’s progress. There’s Michael McKinson’s date with Virgil Ortiz to preview and, in This Week In History, we wonder if Thomas Hearns was ever better than when he...

A RISE in PPV prices is the latest subplot in Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua II. With the economy struggling and purse strings tightening, will fans still pay out? And does it really matter when events are being bankrolled by Saudi money regardless? The enticing domestic showdown between Chris Billiam-Smith and Isaac Chamberlain is previewed in detail and there’s interest on the undercard as Olympi...

EVERYTHING except the rehydration clause seems to be in place before Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn collide in a huge domestic showdown in October. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie explain why the final hurdle is such a big one. Elsewhere, Ryan Garcia again hinted at his superstar potential while exhibiting the old flaws. But perhaps we expect too much. After all, how many fighters are perfect? Fav...

DEREK CHISORA beat Kubrat Pulev over 12 punishing rounds to keep his career alive though concerns remain over his long-term future. Elsewhere, the rumours about a gargantuan domestic showdown between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn could become firm details very soon. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie discuss both subjects alongside the ongoing issue of the after care system, or lack of, in boxing....

JOE JOYCE walked through Christian Hammer but where is the heavyweight going to end up? Alex Steedman and Matt Christie ponder if he can win the big fight and whether he’ll even secure it. The bizarre Kubrat Pulev-Derek Chisora sequelis previewed as questions are raised about Del Boy’s future in the sport. This week focuses on one of the greatest punchers in history, Ruben Olivares. Please rate, r...

THE publicity campaign for the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch has started. What, if anything, can we take from the early vocal exchanges and will the result of fight two be any different to fight one? Though the rematch is a welcome one, the setting of Saudi Arabia is certain to create controversy. Should we simply turn a blind eye to the setting? Also on the agenda is the emergence of a po...

Artur Beterbiev turned in a devastating performance last weekend to blow away Joe Smith Jnr. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on the demolition job and ponder what should come next. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are making boxing headlines for different reasons as one prepares for a crucial rematch and the other considers fighting again. This Week goes back to the last time Lennox Lewis was...

TYSON FURY this week teased his return to the ring, barely two months after he promised he was going to retire. Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua signed a huge deal with DAZN ahead of an expected return with Oleksandr Usyk. Also at heavyweight, Daniel Dubois walloped Trevor Bryan in Miami following a scarcely believable fight week. So there’s plenty for Alex Steedman and Matt Christie to discuss before th...

AFTER a truly sensational weekend in the boxing world, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on the performances of Naoya Inoue, Devin Haney and Joe Cordina. There’s a close inspection of the rankings and some mouth-watering matchups that might be on the horizon. It’s a boom time for the sport but is the recent fascination with the tag of ‘undisputed’ a trigger for the upswing or a hindrance in...

WHAT a time to be a boxing fan! This week… Anthony Joshua revealed that Robert Garcia will be his new head coach… George Kambosos Jr is teasing Devin Haney… Stephen Fulton prepares for Daniel Roman… Joe Cordina stands on the brink of deliverance… and… wait for it… Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire are on the brink of a rematch we have wanted since 2019.It’s also the week that, in 2014, Carl Froch thr...

CANELO ALVAREZ and Gennadiy Golovkin look set to renew their hostilities on September 17. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie examine the appeal of their trilogy bout and make some early predictions. Last weekend, Joshua Buatsi overcame a spirited Craig Richards in a terrific domestic dust-up while Danny Dignum fell badly when he made a gigantic leap in Las Vegas. We ponder if Buatsi is on track to ru...

In a new BN podcast that gives you the chance to have your say, host Darren Rees is joined by Boxing News readers and listeners  who react to the South London light-heavyweight derby between Joshua Buatsi and Craig Richards. Guest  panel: @cornellxx1 Alex Springer, @KristoferBRose Kristofer B Rose and @gpriestman1998 George Priestman. Hosted, produced and music: Darren Rees. Commentary courtesy of...

BRITISH boxing royalty Amir Khan has announced his retirement after a thrilling and brilliant rollercoaster career with more highs than lows. Meanwhile, the four sanctioning bodies - particularly the WBA - continue to stoop lower and lower. After stripping Josh Taylor of his super-welterweight title, they now don’t know what to do so are interviewing their leading six contenders to see if any of t...

DMITRY BIVOL turned in a masterclass to outscore Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas at the weekend. Matt Christie and Alex Steedman discuss the performances of both fighters in detail, ponder what comes next and wonder if a rematch would be any different. Then, out of nowhere, Alex turns the world upside down with a stunning confession. The career of the recently retired Kell Brook is reviewed and Felix...

THE Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano showdown was truly sensational entertainment from start to finish. The fight and event triggered plenty of talking points…- Was the decision fair?- Is now the time to extend the duration of rounds to three minutes?- What next for Katie Taylor?- What can this teach the men’s code? The impending Canelo Alvarez-Dmitry Bivol showdown is previewed, the glowing performanc...

DILLIAN WHYTE is struggling to come to terms with his one-sided loss to Tyson Fury, so much so that he’s screaming foul play and demanding a rematch. It seems unlikely he’ll get his wish, even if Fury does fight on. But if he doesn’t, what does the legacy of The Gypsy King look like? From Wembley Stadium to Madison Square Garden, where Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano collide in a historic fight in...

AT Wembley Stadium, Tyson Fury took out Dillian Whyte in spectacular fashion via sixth round KO. Afterwards, the Gypsy King confirmed his plans to retire from boxing. But is this really the end for Fury? The morning after the night before, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie - who was at Wembley - review Fury’s performance and ‘retirement’.Please rate, review and subscribe. Thanks so much for choosing...

EVEN by boxing’s standards, the build-up to Tyson Fury versus Dillian Whyte has been extraordinary. From the radio silence on Whyte’s side to the spectre of Daniel Kinahan and the collapse of MTK Global, it’s been far from ideal.  All of that, and the eagerly-anticipated fight itself, is discussed here in detail. There are reflections on the performances of Conor Benn and Errol Spence, and the sub...

THIS week the US Treasury Department sanctioned advisor, Daniel Kinahan. Anyone currently doing business with him has been advised they will be involved in criminal activity if they choose to continue. The net would appear to be closing but what does this mean for the sport of boxing? Last weekend, Gennady Golovkin overcame some sticky moments to hammer the resistance out of Ryota Murata in Japan....

GENNADIY GOLOVKIN is preparing for his 40th birthday and a date with Ryota Murata the following night. What a weekend approaching for the old master. Here he talks earnestly about getting older and the problems that presents, Saturday’s opponent, and the old enemy, Canelo Alvarez. Also on the agenda this week: - The latest Savannah Marshall demolition job and what that might mean for Claressa Shie...

DANIEL KINAHAN continues to split opinion in the boxing world. For the boxers he represents, he is a breath of fresh air. Many promoters say he’s a dream to work with. And following Mauricio Sulaiman last week offering Kinahan his full support, the Irishman can add the president of the sport’s most powerful sanctioning body to his list of friends in high places. But what does this mean to the perc...

THE rematch we never knew we wanted but are suddenly very excited about - Kiko Martinez-Josh Warrington II - is examined and previewed in the latest Opening Bell. We also examine the issue of risk and wonder if it’s fair that we, as journalists and fans, expect the fighters to seek out their toughest opponents regardless of the reward. Don King just won’t go away, Zach Parker goes from Marcus Morr...

THE morning after Leigh Wood scored a stunning come-from-behind last round KO of Michael Conlan, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on one of the most incredible fights in recent memory. Also digested is the news that judge Ian John-Lewis has been downgraded by the British Boxing Board of Control following his scoring of the Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall fight. In This Week In History, we look b...

TYSON FURY has suggested that his next fight with Dillian Whyte will be his last. But as Amir Khan and Kell Brook seem to be proving, talking about retirement is much easier than actually doing it. In this week’s Opening Bell, we examine the complexities of hanging up the gloves. There is the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall controversy, Anthony Joshua and an...

A SUPERB performance from Jack Catterall was not rewarded with victory. Instead, Josh Taylor was named the winner in one of the most controversial British boxing decisions in recent memory.  Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, explains why the decision  has to be investigated and what that investigation will entail. This should be a crucial moment when the indus...