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Time to say goodbye • It is with sadness that I write my final Editor’s Letter, but I thank each of you for the unforgettable ride
GARCIA MAY STILL NEED HELP
THE PANEL
TIME TO FOCUS • What we learned from Ryan Garcia beating Devin Haney
THE GREATEST BILLS IN HISTORY • There have been countless wondrous cards in our wondrous game, but it’s not always possible to savour their true worth in the moment
Fearless Leader • Thank you, Matt Christie
THE WEEK • What’s been going on in the boxing world over the last seven days
Told you so • In one of the most stunning performances in modern memory, Garcia makes a mockery of doubters as he drops Haney three times and wins the fight
Coming of age • Noakes forced to go 12 rounds for the first time by stubborn Mendy, but it’s a job very well done, writes Matt Bozeat from ringside
Time on his side • But Withers would benefit from fewer periods of extended inactivity, writes Gareth Jones
SHAK ATTACK • Thompson wins a cracker and Fury sheds some rust, writes ringsider Andy Whittle
A FITTING TRIBUTE • Ten bells for the passing of Glasgow’s own Willie Limond were followed by suitable action in the ring, writes Charlie Tymon after an emotional night in Scotland
Hill of a return • Tom back in style after 19-month hiatus, writes Roy Kelly from ringside
The old routine • Deontay Wilder insists the fire is back in his belly simply because he is being encouraged to bring spite of the worst kind back to his tongue
Born champion • Since he last fought, Philadelphia’s Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has replaced Terence Crawford as the IBF welterweight belt-holder, signed with Matchroom, and been told that he will defend his title in his home city against his mandatory challenger, Cody Crowley.
TOO MANY COOKS • Investigating the curious phenomenon of the entourage and asking several boxers how they manage to stay vigilant and rebuff hangers-on once they achieve success
LAST DITCH HERO • The hometown of Ray Ford surely isn’t big enough after he etched his name in boxing history with a dramatic come-from-behind victory
COMEBACK GRAIL • The victim of one of last year’s biggest upsets, Peter McGrail returns against Marc Leach with plenty to prove, writes Declan Taylor
RETURN OF BOXNATION • The channel, which now operates on YouTube, broadcasts its first live action since 2020
The Unlikely lad • One moment he was a humble scaffolder from up north and the next, thanks to a date with The Greatest, he couldn’t wipe his arse in peace
Homo Americanus • Hollywood hellraiser Robert Mitchum once beat up a genuine heavyweight contender, but he aimed too high when he exchanged blows with a fighting master
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS • Merseyside & Cheshire lead the way at the...