Josh Taylor v Teofimo Lopez – the fight to regain lost mojo
It seems strange to talk of an unbeaten world champion needing to prove a point, but that’s where we are with the…
Mark Turley
Mark is a writer from London with a general interest in sport and a particular focus on boxing. He is the author of 6 sports books, two of which were nominated for William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
Canelo Alvarez v John Ryder preview: Ryder needs special performance to avoid his fate as sacrificial lamb.
The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) festival commemorates Mexico's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, during the Franco-Mexican war.…
An old story with new faces – Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia provides throwback to boxing’s golden past.
Riding on the back of a period in which boxing continues to suffer a YouTube induced identity crisis, it’s reassuring to get…
Joyce v Zhang – Battle of the plodders for a place among the elite
‘Juggernaut (noun): a massive, inexorable force… that crushes whatever is in its path’ (the Merriam Webster online dictionary.) You can watch boxing…
Do we really need a new AJ? Getting the old one back would do…
It seems a long time now since the early pro career of Anthony Joshua. After winning Olympic gold in 2012, his public…
All or Nothing for Wood as Lara Brings the Heat
"Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" One thing no-one can say about Nottingham’s WBA featherweight champion, Leigh…
Lions in the camp? Yarde needs the whole zoo to beat Beterbiev
As the old cliché reminds us, when two fighters get in a ring, you never really know. Despite so-called experts applying scientific…
Is the Eubank show nearing its finale? Eubank Jr v Smith, preview and prediction.
In keeping with an era obsessed with box-sets and Netflix mini-series, the mysterious tale of Chris Eubank Jr airs its next episode…
Boxing year in review – Top Fights of 2022 and Fighter of the Year
It’s been an interesting year for boxing. The sport continues to struggle with an identity crisis, as YouTube interlopers blur the lines…
Adapt or Die, as David Moyes’ West Ham prepare for crunch match with Brentford
It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what has gone wrong at West Ham. But it is obvious, to everyone except the manager…
Fury v Usyk “definitely going to happen” in first part of 2023, says Arum
In a move certain to excite boxing fans worldwide, it appears that the heavyweight division will have a single, unified champion very…
Fury wins but boxing loses, as unwanted title fight follows the script
They booked a stadium and filled it with fans. They charged the best part of £30 for PayPerView. There were celebrities in…
Question marks over Parker, as Ryder looks to finish career on a high
‘Quit’ is a dirty word in boxing. The warrior code most fighters profess to follow, is one which values toughness and perseverance…
Yarde sets up career defining fight with fearsome Beterbiev
North-East London light-heavyweight, Anthony Yarde, lived up to expectations and demolished Bulgarian, Stefani Kolykov in three rounds last night. Frankfurt based Kolykov…
Class act Bivol shows how boxing can save itself
Boxing is a sport which so often shoots itself in the foot. In recent weeks, headlines have been dominated by failures. In…