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THE GUIDING LIGHT • As another boxer falls victim to depression, the need for a care home becomes ever more stark
‘HE’S BEEN RAISED TO A NEW LEVEL’ • The fact they’re genuine friends, the desire to beat his friend, and the sparring sessions have all made Azeez a better boxer
DOES SCORING NEED TO BE PERFECT?
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MEATY MEXICANS • With three Mexicans now leading the pack at 168 pounds, we look at some of the Mexicans who have competed in divisions above super-middleweight
THE MAGIC OF ULSTER HALL • One night in Belfast reminded me why this is one of the best fight venues on the planet
The Accused • If you’re looking for benefit of the doubt when it comes to PEDs, the last thing you want to be is a Russian approaching 40
THE WEEK • What’s been going on in the boxing world over the last seven days
Sin City • Conor Benn now regrets his bullish stance on failing tests, but continues to proclaim his innocence ahead of Las Vegas bout, writes Declan Taylor
THE PASSING OF ‘RUMBLE’ • Cancer claims the life of former middleweight, writes Philip Sharkey
THE SILVER LINING • Australia’s Alex Winwood, a proud Noongar, is 4-0 and chasing a record set by Jeff Fenech 39 years ago. It wasn’t always his plan, but he’s comfortable being moved so quickly, he tells Shaun Brown
CAT AND MOUSE • Dan Azeez has been in Joshua Buatsi’s shadow for nearly all of his career, but here he explains the measures he’s undertaken to ensure he’s the one in the limelight after their showdown
THE TRUTH • On Saturday, Joshua Buatsi confronts his long-term friend Dan Azeez in a fight that could make or break their careers. Here he discusses that friendship, his departure from Matchroom, and the light-heavyweight landscape
Reluctant Rivals • Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez didn’t want to fight each other, but now that they are set to, we could be in for a treat, writes Elliot Worsell
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR CONNOR COYLE • Irishman forced out of his Las Vegas showdown with Austin Williams
The Statement • Jaime Munguia does exactly what he needed to do against a game but outgunned John Ryder, writes Elliot Worsell
THE HONEY PUNCH • Crocker unleashes his sweetest shot to dismantle Felix, writes Steve Wellings from ringside
RESPECT YOUR ELDERS • Chauke’s preparation proves key as he outpoints the always plucky Khamedi, writes Philip Sharkey from ringside
COMING OF AGE • 20-year-old Limond showing serious promise, writes Allen Payne from ringside
Target practice • Glackin does as he pleases, while there’s a bizarre end on the undercard, writes Charlie Tymon
Waiting for the fat lady to sing • This week in 1992, Larry Holmes scored an unlikely victory over Ray Mercer to breathe new life into a career everyone presumed was finished. By the...