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Opinion Tris Dixon, author of Damage – The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing, speaks to Matt Christie and Alex Steedman about safety in boxing IN a special bonus podcast, Tris Dixon talks to Boxing News about his latest book, Damage – The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in boxing.  The subject matter – that of

Opinion Melina Pizano/Matchroom The current top 10 pro fighters from South America BRIAN CASTANOStocky super-welterweight Castano currently holds the WBO title. On July 17, the Argentine will get the chance to become the undisputed champion at 154lbs when he fights Jermell Charlo for all four sanctioning body belts. ROGER GUTIERREZOne of the most improved boxers

Opinion Mikey Williams/Top Rank The negotiations for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua stalled then collapsed. Will it ever happen? Kalle SauerlandLeading promoterI’m sure they will still fight. I just think it’s the fight that captures everyone’s attention inside and outside of the boxing world. It’s a crossover fight, it’s the biggest heavyweight fight in decades.

Opinion He’s won every major title belt. What should Josh Taylor do now? Kalle SauerlandLeading PromoterHe’s conquered the world, he’s unified the division. He went into the WBSS as a contender, came out a champion, went on to capture the last belts. He’s got a mandatory defence then he’ll be looking for those big US

News Justin Setterfield/Getty Images After years of work behind the scenes as an elite amateur, Cyrus Pattinson signs with Matchroom to make his pro debut in his Newcastle home town on Sky Sports THE life of a top amateur boxer is made up of gruelling, hard work, far from the limelight. For former GB boxer

Issue • Premium • Preview Scott Heavey/Getty Images Kash Ali determined to make fans forget his past when he takes on Salek on Friday in Sheffield, writes Matt Bozeat THINK of Rotherham heavyweight Kash Ali and you doubtless think of him biting David Price. The red tops rounded on him and the British Boxing Board

Feature Mark Thompson/Allsport In his new book Tris Dixon spoke to Herol Graham about going from the limelight to the psych ward “IT hit the side and I felt a numbness and I remember falling and I could feel myself going down.” In his next memory, Herol “Bomber” Graham was in hospital being checked out.

Amateur • Issue • Premium AIBA The new president of AIBA Umar Kremlev speaks to John Dennen about the future of amateur boxing RUSSIA’S Umar Kremlev assumed the presidency of AIBA last year, at a time of ongoing turmoil for the international federation. Currently the IOC has suspended AIBA from administering the Olympic boxing tournament,

Issue • Opinion • Premium I understand why Showtime have signed Jake Paul but it’s distasteful to the sport as we know it, writes John Scully IT is clear why Showtime have signed Jake Paul on a multi-fight deal. They are not boxing people, they are entertainment people. But the fact is there are only

Editor’s letter • Issue • Premium David Becker/Getty Images Josh Taylor has proved himself to be the best on the planet, do not let the sanctioning bodies tell you otherwise in the future, writes Matt Christie JOSH TAYLOR is the world’s best fighter in his weight class. Not many boxers in the current era have

Opinion Top Rank Undisputed champion Josh Taylor reflects on his triumph over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas in his own words I had absolutely no doubts I was winning this fight against Jose Ramirez. I loved every minute of it. Being involved in a big fight like this and I’ve done it without any pressure

Issue • Opinion • Premium Even at 42, Manny Pacquiao is still seeking out the toughest fights as he signs to fight Errol Spence Jnr in August, writes George Gigney JUST as boxing lost one superfight, it gained one it never knew it needed. Out of nowhere, Manny Pacquiao announced that he will fight the

Bunce Diaries • Issue • Premium Alex Livesey/Getty Images The Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury saga is nothing compared to other comedies the heavyweight division has stage in years gone by, writes Steve Bunce STOP moaning about lost heavyweight fights, please. Instead, consider for a minute all the heavyweights who have been ignored, forgotten and

Issue • Premium • Reports David Becker/Getty Images Steve Bunce watches Josh Taylor edge ever closer to greatness as he proves he’s the best in his weight class following a stirring war with Jose Ramirez JOSH TAYLOR turned away and raised one hand when Jose Carlos Ramirez went down in a heap at the start

Opinion Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul is being screened on Sky Sports Boxing’s pay-per-view platform Thomas StalkerGB Boxing Olympic captainIt is a circus. But I’ll watch it. Don’t hate, enjoy, I suppose. Lisa WhitesideCommonwealth Games gold medallistMayweather vs Logan Paul on Sky Box Office is a bit of a circus event. It may well get good numbers

History Thomas Hauser on Marvelous Marvin Hagler MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER, who was universally respected within the boxing community and was one of boxing’s greatest champions, died suddenly on March 13 at age 66. Usually, there are warning signs before a great fighter dies. He’s old. Or he’s relatively young but in failing health. Newspapers dust

News Mikey Williams/Top Rank Tyson Fury takes Deontay Wilder fight next, as Anthony Joshua is left to wait AFTER months of negotiations for an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury has signed for a trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder. The defence of Fury’s WBC belt is likely for Las Vegas at the

News Josh Taylor becomes the first British boxer to simultaneously hold all four world belts with rousing victory over Jose Ramirez JOSH TAYLOR is the undisputed world super-lightweight champion after defeating Jose Ramirez via unanimous 12-round decision in Las Vegas. Taylor, who dropped Ramirez twice inside the Virgin Hotel, now holds all four sanctioning body