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Stretch explains Khan separation

Gary Stretch says boxing "politics" means he will not be in Amir Khan's corner for the Bolton lightweight's clash with Oisin Fagan on Saturday. (original story)

David Haye could get an early shot at Wladimir Klitschko

David Haye could get his wish of a spring bout against Wladimir Klitschko after all. The younger Klitschko defends his WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles against Hasim Rahman in Mannheim, Germany, next month, but Haye could be next in... (original story)

MGM Grand start time

The first bell for Ricky Hatton's bout withe Paulie Malignaggi will be no earlier than 3.25am (GMT) and no later than 4am (7.25pm-8pm local time), according to HBO who are screening the bout in the United States. The bout will... (original story)

Hatton vows to continue lifestyle

Ricky Hatton says he will not give up his drinking lifestyle even though trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr says it could ruin his career. (original story)

Jones meeting brings back some hard memories

It is well known that Bernard Hopkins faces Roy Jones Jr and Joe Calzaghe. But another man to have shared a ring with both was Richie Woodhall, the former WBC super-middleweight champion, who now works as a trainer and a... (original story)

Boxer Saunders arrested over drugs

A British Olympic boxer from County Durham is being questioned by police on suspicion of dealing cocaine. (original story)

US election stops the campaigning for Calzaghe

New York is in the grip of election fever, so much so that Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr have been given the day off from their own campaign trying to boost ticket and pay-per-view sales for Saturday night's superfight... (original story)

Hide looking for slice of history

Herbie Hide hopes to make history by adding the WBC cruiserweight title to his two world heavyweight belts. (original story)

'Nervous' Calzaghe picks up CBE

Undefeated world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe goes to Buckingham Palace to receive his latest honour from the Queen. (original story)

The Top 50 featherweights ever - No 2, Salvador Sanchez

Salvador Sanchez should have been the greatest featherweight of all time. As it was, he came very close. The top two names in this list had remarkably different careers. One had a professional career that lasted 26 years, the other... (original story)

McCullough wants world title bout

Belfast boxer Wayne McCullough refuses to give up hope of landing another crack at a world title. (original story)

Appleby defends against Pickering

Paul Appleby retains his British featherweight crown with a unanimous decision over Esham Pickering in Glasgow. (original story)

Buckley: hero or villain?

On Monday night, I sat down to write a blog about Peter Buckley's 300th fight and marking the end of the career of Britain's greatest boxing loser. When I finished it, I thought it was quite good so sent it... (original story)

Hatton has plenty more to achieve

There were plenty of people after Floyd Mayweather had knocked out Ricky Hatton who thought the Mancunian should retire. The thought never really entered his head however. Hatton has made a fortune from boxing, but it is not just money... (original story)

David Haye: My two big lessons

David Haye has never lacked confidence. But he is all too aware of the lessons that helped him to the top. As he prepared for Saturday night's clash with Monte Barrett (pictured), Haye said he had reason to remember two... (original story)





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