ELEVEN years ago, Anthony Joshua won gold at the London Olympics. Since then, he’s won multiple world belts and sold out several stadium events. And on Saturday night, he scored one of the most spectacular KOs of his career. Yet he faces criticism again. Why?

We examine that latest performance, his status and the expectations, in an effort to predict what might follow, particularly with Deontay Wilder looming.

The latest Thomas Hauser investigation surrounding PEDs - exclusive to Boxing News - is also discussed.

And in This Week In History, we go back to 1966, and an unlikely Fight of the Year.

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ONE week on from the euphoric exploits of Inoue and Crawford, a high profile failed test threatens to plunge boxing back into dark waters. But should it? 

We examine the implications of Dillian Whyte’s latest ‘adverse finding’ and the credentials of Robert Helenius as a late notice opponent for Anthony Joshua.

And in a lighter section of the show, we venture back to a time when Acelino Freitas was one of the most reliable thrill-seekers in boxing.

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LAST Saturday, Terence Crawford capped a sublime week for boxing when he trounced Errol Spence with such aplomb it was impossible not to be wowed. Is he now on course to be regarded alongside the Robinsons, Leonards and Mayweathers? And is there anyone out there today who can beat him?

We also examine the news, including the latest Conor Benn headlines and the potential implications his case may have on British sport.

In This Week In History, we go back to 1988 and Michael Nunn announcing his arrival as a star in the making versus Frank Tate.

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Boxing's finest feature this week as we preview the long awaited Terence Crawford against Errol Spence fight, including Declan Warrington's interview with Spence and Elliot Worsell with the latest from Las Vegas.

And we revel in and reflect upon another destructive performance by Naoya Inoue who stopped previously unbeaten Stephen Fulton to become a four-weight belt-holder. 

Is The Monster already one of the greats?

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A TRULY sumptuous contest is only days away, one that has all the ingredients to be a classic and a spectacle not to be missed. But who wins when Stephen Fulton and Naoya Inoue go to battle? 

Alongside a deep dive into that contest we examine the performances of Josh Kelly and Andy Cruz, and round up the latest news, including the latest developments with Conor Benn.

This Week In History is a good one as we go back to 1987 when Don Curry dropped his guard at precisely the wrong time.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA is the guest on this week’s Opening Bell. He discusses his upcoming rematch with Dillian Whyte, his evolving approach to boxing alongside new coach Derrick James and pinpoints what went wrong under Robert McCracken.

Alex Steedman and Matt Christie further examine that Whyte sequel, discuss Oleksandr Usyk’s August 26 date with Daniel Dubois and react to the news that Tyson Fury will engage in a 10-rounder with MMA star, Francis Ngannou, in October.

The dazzling showing of Boots Ennis is reviewed, and, in This Week In History, we go back to Evander Holyfield’s first fight in the heavyweight division, against James ‘Quick’ Tillis.

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FOLLOWING a weekend when Savannah Marshall and Natasha Jonas added new belts to their collections, and Jared Anderson overcame a test of sorts to move forward, we take a journey back in time.

Alongside the usual action analysis (like Dalton Smith’s return to explosive form) and previews, we attempt to imagine what life was like in 1919 when Jack Dempsey ravaged Jess Willard in a contest that’s barely recognisable in modern day boxing.

We also discuss the current heavyweight scene, examine the latest news and reflect on the effect of the Spanish sun.

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CONOR BENN has got some new evidence, Canelo Alvarez has got a new promoter and Tyson Fury is preparing to make a new announcement.
Elsewhere, Savannah Marshall is preparing to take on an old opponent and Dalton Smith is hoping to reclaim his old form. 
And, in This Week, we go back to the night when Roberto Duran damn near thumped Ken Buchanan’s right ball into orbit.

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IT’S the fight that just won’t go away despite it generating an awful stink whenever it’s mentioned. So why are Matchroom, one of the world’s leading promotional groups, still so keen to make Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jnr?

We also look at the place of sanctioning bodies in the current landscape, a hot and sweaty night for Frazer Clarke and a barely lukewarm effort from Regis Prograis.

And in This Week in History, we venture back to 2007 and Ricky Hatton uncorking a left hook from Jose Luis Castillo’s nightmares.

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THIS week’s episode in the proverbial nutshell: The brilliance of Teofimo Lopez; the future of Josh Taylor; an unexpected contender for Fight of the Year; why it’s important to get the full story; a world without sanctioning bodies and one of the most chilling KOs in history.

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