The tragic death recently of a young Queensland boxer raised the question of safety in the sport and whether boxing…
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Five things silver screen boxers have taught Jake Gyllenhaal
Boxing is languishing, yet the boxing movie remains a Hollywood staple. Perhaps this is not surprising: who would want to…
Why Tyson Fury’s sexist and homophobic comments make him unfit for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
One could be forgiven for being under the misapprehension that the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year accolade should be…
Leaving Tyson Fury to recover from mental health issues will test hungry media
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO, WBA and IBO world titles, citing mental health problems that have…
I joined a mixed martial arts gym looking for a fight – but found inner peace
I returned to the UK after a four-year absence to find that the popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) had…
Why boxing and cage fighting should be banned – but won’t be
The death of Queensland professional boxer Braydon Smith last week has re-ignited the debate over boxing as a sport in…
Ronda Rousey is ferocious in the cage, and in gender politics
Ronda Rousey is probably the world’s best loved and best known martial artist. She’s so good that she recently out…
The rise and rise of ultimate fighting (and why boxing is now so passé)
UFC fighters Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey are becoming household names and Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is rapidly making…
Mayweather-McGregor fight pits boxing against UFC in a battle of the brands
Las Vegas is soon to host one of the most lucrative boxing matches of all time. Dubbed “The Money Fight”…
Dissecting Conor McGregor’s steep odds in boxing showdown
It seems to happen every few years: a boxing superfight briefly jolts the fringe sport back into the public consciousness.…