USYK-JOSHUA II - In-depth analysis of a crucial heavyweight rematch. Sub-plots explored, evidence examined and predictions made.

We also hear from Tony Sims and Ronnie Davies regarding the ongoing developments between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, while the latest retirement of Tyson Fury is also discussed.

The final KO victory of Naseem Hamed’s career is the subject of This Week In History.

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Alex Steedman interviews Eubank Jnr, Conor Benn, Eddie Hearn and members of the press at the press conference for 'Born Rivals' in London. 

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AT long last, the domestic humdinger between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is confirmed.

Alex Steedman and Barry Jones discuss this and many other subjects, like. . . Vergil Ortiz’s win over Michael McKinson. . . and the Commonwealth Games.

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CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH and Isaac Chamberlain combined to unleash a British classic on the South Coast. But what are the ingredients that made it such a good fight?

We review the fight in detail, alongside Ben Whittaker’s debut and Frazer Clarke’s progress.

There’s Michael McKinson’s date with Virgil Ortiz to preview and, in This Week In History, we wonder if Thomas Hearns was ever better than when he was just 21 years old.

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A RISE in PPV prices is the latest subplot in Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua II. With the economy struggling and purse strings tightening, will fans still pay out? And does it really matter when events are being bankrolled by Saudi money regardless?

The enticing domestic showdown between Chris Billiam-Smith and Isaac Chamberlain is previewed in detail and there’s interest on the undercard as Olympians Ben Whittaker, Frazer Clarke and Caroline Dubois star.

In This Week In History, we go back to 2014 and a bombastic showing from a prime Gennadiy Golovkin.

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EVERYTHING except the rehydration clause seems to be in place before Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn collide in a huge domestic showdown in October. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie explain why the final hurdle is such a big one.

Elsewhere, Ryan Garcia again hinted at his superstar potential while exhibiting the old flaws. But perhaps we expect too much. After all, how many fighters are perfect?

Favourite ring outfits and fight venues are also discussed. And, in This Week, one of the last top class performances of Arturo Gatti’s career is remembered.

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DEREK CHISORA beat Kubrat Pulev over 12 punishing rounds to keep his career alive though concerns remain over his long-term future. Elsewhere, the rumours about a gargantuan domestic showdown between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn could become firm details very soon.

Alex Steedman and Matt Christie discuss both subjects alongside the ongoing issue of the after care system, or lack of, in boxing.

This Week goes back to 1986 and the last great 15-rounder, when a young Evander Holyfield outpointed Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a scintillating scrap.

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JOE JOYCE walked through Christian Hammer but where is the heavyweight going to end up? Alex Steedman and Matt Christie ponder if he can win the big fight and whether he’ll even secure it.

The bizarre Kubrat Pulev-Derek Chisora sequel
is previewed as questions are raised about Del Boy’s future in the sport.

This week focuses on one of the greatest punchers in history, Ruben Olivares.

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THE publicity campaign for the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch has started. What, if anything, can we take from the early vocal exchanges and will the result of fight two be any different to fight one?

Though the rematch is a welcome one, the setting of Saudi Arabia is certain to create controversy. Should we simply turn a blind eye to the setting?

Also on the agenda is the emergence of a potential superstar. ‘Bam’ Rodriguez was in sumptuous form as he hammered Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in eight rounds. What a showing!

Last but not least, we look back on the Evander Holyfield vs Mike Tyson sequel that ended with an infamous ear bite.

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Artur Beterbiev turned in a devastating performance last weekend to blow away Joe Smith Jnr. Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on the demolition job and ponder what should come next.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are making boxing headlines for different reasons as one prepares for a crucial rematch and the other considers fighting again.

This Week goes back to the last time Lennox Lewis was in a prize ring, taking on Vitali Klitschko, no less.

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