Boxing news is the weekly newspaper of the UK’s favourite fighting sport. Fiercely independent, it guides fight fans through the complicated world of boxing with integrity and insight you won’t find anywhere else.
Originally published in 1909 as a supplement to Health & Strength, original editor John Murray convinced his print shop owner that the title would stand out from other wrestling and boxing mags. He argued that “Boxing will stand for good clean sport and it can only be successful if its adherents believe in it”.
The first issue contained no headlines or cover price, but a small number of pages were dedicated to a round-up of the sport’s major events of the previous week. The paper became more extensive in its content as time went on, and it switched to A3 size and a colour cover in March 1999. By this stage, it was Britain’s main trade magazine, and was the only boxing paper to have a dedicated column on the subject of professional fighting.
In an era where boxers are increasingly taking on the role of social activists, a new generation of young fighters have found inspiration in their idols to use their sport as a platform for change. However, the violent nature of the sport still makes many people uncomfortable.
George Kambosos signs a co-promotional deal with Top Rank as he looks to regain his foothold in the lightweight division. But does he have the qualities needed to be the man to dethrone Lomachenko?
Vasiliy Lomachenko aims to rebound from a tough loss against Devin Haney when he takes on fellow top-ranked Teofimo Lopez in his home city of Los Angeles. Can he finally make that leap into undisputed champion status?
Nicola Adams, Claressa Shields and other Olympic gold medallists speak out on their fights with Trump, the US president and other issues. But does the sport’s vested interest in making money from the fights mean that it will do so without giving any back to the communities that give them their support?
Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia, Richardson Hitchins vs Montana Love and other upcoming bouts for the boxing fans.
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