EVEN by boxing’s standards, the build-up to Tyson Fury versus Dillian Whyte has been extraordinary. From the radio silence on Whyte’s side to the spectre of Daniel Kinahan and the collapse of MTK Global, it’s been far from ideal.  All of that, and the eagerly-anticipated fight itself, is discussed here in detail.

There are reflections on the performances of Conor Benn and Errol Spence, and the subject of This Week In History is the first battle between Floyd Mayweather and Jose Luis Castillo.

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THIS week the US Treasury Department sanctioned advisor, Daniel Kinahan. Anyone currently doing business with him has been advised they will be involved in criminal activity if they choose to continue. The net would appear to be closing but what does this mean for the sport of boxing?

Last weekend, Gennady Golovkin overcame some sticky moments to hammer the resistance out of Ryota Murata in Japan. His performance is reviewed alongside suggestions that old rival Canelo Alvarez could be next.

Next weekend, Yordenis Ugas takes on Errol Spence in a quality matchup at welterweight and, in the same division, Conor Benn continues his education against veteran Chris Van Heerden. Both contests are previewed.

This Week In History focuses on Sugar Ray Robinson’s clash with Rocky Graziano from 1952.

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GENNADIY GOLOVKIN is preparing for his 40th birthday and a date with Ryota Murata the following night. What a weekend approaching for the old master.

Here he talks earnestly about getting older and the problems that presents, Saturday’s opponent, and the old enemy, Canelo Alvarez. 

Also on the agenda this week: 

- The latest Savannah Marshall demolition job and what that might mean for Claressa Shields.

- The declining quality of small hall shows and big fight undercards.

- A classic Evander Holyfield beatdown is the subject of This Week In History.

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DANIEL KINAHAN continues to split opinion in the boxing world. For the boxers he represents, he is a breath of fresh air. Many promoters say he’s a dream to work with. And following Mauricio Sulaiman last week offering Kinahan his full support, the Irishman can add the president of the sport’s most powerful sanctioning body to his list of friends in high places. But what does this mean to the perception of boxing to the outside world? 

Josh Warrington’s victory over Kiko Martinez is under review while the future of both warriors is discussed.

This Week In History goes back to 1980 and a night when Sugar Ray Leonard and Mike Weaver both scored stunning knockouts.

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THE rematch we never knew we wanted but are suddenly very excited about - Kiko Martinez-Josh Warrington II - is examined and previewed in the latest Opening Bell.

We also examine the issue of risk and wonder if it’s fair that we, as journalists and fans, expect the fighters to seek out their toughest opponents regardless of the reward. 

Don King just won’t go away, Zach Parker goes from Marcus Morrison to Demetrius Andrade and David Avanesyan is struggling to get a worthwhile opponent.

This Week In History goes back to Oscar De La Hoya’s brutal victory over Arturo Gatti.

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THE morning after Leigh Wood scored a stunning come-from-behind last round KO of Michael Conlan, Alex Steedman and Matt Christie reflect on one of the most incredible fights in recent memory.

Also digested is the news that judge Ian John-Lewis has been downgraded by the British Boxing Board of Control following his scoring of the Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall fight.

In This Week In History, we look back on the rematch between Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno.

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TYSON FURY has suggested that his next fight with Dillian Whyte will be his last. But as Amir Khan and Kell Brook seem to be proving, talking about retirement is much easier than actually doing it. In this week’s Opening Bell, we examine the complexities of hanging up the gloves.

There is the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall controversy, Anthony Joshua and an appreciation of Roman Gonzalez following his latest victory. 

We preview Leigh Wood-Michael Conlan and, in This Week In History, the 1987 light-heavyweight showdown between Thomas Hearns and Dennis Andries is remembered.

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A SUPERB performance from Jack Catterall was not rewarded with victory. Instead, Josh Taylor was named the winner in one of the most controversial British boxing decisions in recent memory.  

Robert Smith, General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, explains why the decision  has to be investigated and what that investigation will entail. 

This should be a crucial moment when the industry collectively says enough is enough. It should be the moment when we get sick and tired of accusations of corruption and clean up our act. Time will tell.

We look ahead to Roman Gonzalez-Julio Cesar Martinez. Every week we celebrate the anniversary of a famous or noteworthy bout in history - this week we go back to 2003 and the night when Roy Jones Jr defeated John Ruiz.

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KELL BROOK rolled back the years, or appeared to, as he pounded the resistance out of a typically courageous Amir Khan. The fight, though largely one-sided, was an exciting spectacle and might just have provided both veterans with the perfect goodbye.

Matt Christie, ringside in Manchester, and Alex Steedman reflect on the action and the post-fight scenes and interviews. What will Brook and Khan do next?  What should they do next? Two similar questions but two contrasting answers, perhaps.
The undercard and some poor matchmaking - namely Frazer Clarke’s professional debut - is also under scrutiny.

The upcoming all-British showdown between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is previewed while we look back on the glorious Roberto Duran-Iran Barkley war from 1989 in This Week In History.

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SEVENTEEN long years after a potential fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook was first reported, the old enemies are at last going to settle their differences in the ring.

Alex Steedman and Matt Christie examine the complexities of predicting the winner of a fight between two past-their-best boxers while unearthing all the clues at their disposal. This is an honest and thorough breakdown that you won’t get anywhere else.

John Ryder’s contentious win over Daniel Jacobs is reviewed and, in This Week In History, the brilliance of Julio Cesar Chavez is in focus.

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