Politicians tend to use pugilist language to describe their endeavours. How has boxing been used by politicians to promote their own ideals? And what is the history of the connection between boxing and politics?
Boxing
Broken Promise: Eubank Jr vs Benn
The legacy fight between Eubank Jr and Benn has been postponed on a weekend where there were few fights to begin with. Nevertheless, there are interesting questions to be raised about the postponed fight, and fortunately, fight fans had other action to entertain them.
At the Forefront of History: Interview with Hannah Rankin
On September 24th, WBA and IBO 154lb World Champion, Hannah Rankin, steps back into the ring. She faces challenger Terri Harper in Nottingham, putting her belts on the line. We spoke to Hannah ahead of her bout on Saturday, speaking about her accomplished career, future ambitions, and musical achievements.
The YouTube Revival of Boxing?
KSI promised to serve up two KOs in one night. He delivered on his promise and provided a spectacular show full of theatrics. Our editor writes from London and continues to ask what the future of boxing holds. Results disclosed.
MF & DAZN X: SERIES 001: KSI vs Swarmz & Pineda
The YouTube star KSI makes his boxing return tonight, fighting two opponents in one night. Does he have enough skill to be considered a proper boxer? Will he be able to win two bouts on the same night? And are we in fact being tricked into watching celebrities work out their personal vendettas under the established rules of boxing? Only those who watch tonight will know.
Legacy: Interview with Claressa Shields
On September 10th, London will host the biggest fight in women’s boxing to date. Claressa Shields takes on Savannah Marshall in foreign territory but promises the make the ring walk determined to win.
What’s On: July 8th-10th
This weekend brings you plenty of action, with judo from Hungary, another UFC Fight Night, and Chisora vs Pulev II in London.
Heavyweight Kings
Boxing is a sport, but it is also a part of culture. It’s reach far exceeds the ring and the arena, penetrating politics, popular culture, and everyday lives. In The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring, author Paul Beston traces this phenomenon.
“The Toughest White Man on the Planet”: Big Joe Egan
Chance encounters and unexpected events change lives. Big Joe Egan, 7-time Irish boxing title holder, former sparring partner to Mike Tyson and opponent of Lennox Lewis, speaks to our editor after one such fateful meeting.
What’s On: June 24-26th
Over the weekend, UFC returns with Fight Night featuring Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot. PFL 5 is live tonight, while the International Judo Federation’s World Tour continues with this weekend’s Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam. Several boxing world titles are also on the line, live from Texas.