Boxing lost one of its finest when James Cook, a truly beautiful human being, was taken from us far too soon. We pay tribute.

Fabio Wardley came through what threatened to be a sobering homecoming at Portman Road to demolish Justis Huni with a single shot. What did that fight say about those two heavyweights?

The retirements of Vasiliy Lomachenko and Delicious Orie are up for discussion as we examine the brutal yet addictive nature of the sport.

In This Week, we go back to 1981 and the great Larry Holmes hammering Leon Spinks to defeat in three rounds.

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Fabio Wardley has crafted an incredible career from his white-collar background. Is Saturday’s showdown with Justis Huni the last stop before a world title shot or will question marks about his pedigree remain?

Over in Barnsley, in another football stadium show, Callum Simpson takes on Ivan Zucco, an Italian southpaw, for the European super middleweight title. Like Wardley, Simpson stands on the edge of world class waters. And like Wardley, there’s still a sense that he might need one or two more fights before jumping in.

Over in America last weekend, the career of Caleb Plant screeched to an unexpected halt after being foiled by that pesky ‘tune-up’. His future hangs in the balance.

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Heavyweight Moses Itauma scored another knockout last weekend to further heighten the already lofty expectations about his future. But how do you ensure the 20-year-old fulfils that stratospheric potential?

Also in Glasgow was Josh Taylor being upset by Ekow Essuman in a fiery 12-rounder that has implications for both on the world scene.

This Week In History is proud to present one of the most chaotic, comedic and combustible heavyweight collisions in memory. We strongly advise you watch this one - the astonishing battle between Danny Williams and Konstantin Airich from 2008.

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The career of Josh Taylor is at the crossroads where Ekow Essuman awaits. Will The Tornado be reborn at welterweight or is this the fight that proves his days at the top are over?

Johnny Fisher saw his unbeaten record ruined by Dave Allen last weekend which stirred opinion on matchmaking and the futures of both heavyweights.

Tyson Fury again teased a comeback and, frankly, we’re now not even attempting to stifle the yawn.

In This Week In History we head back to 1985 when Rocky Lockridge collided with Wilfredo Gomez in a bout retrospectively regarded to end with stinking bad decision. But, phew, what a scrap it was.

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At the age of 46 and without a win in six years, Manny Pacquiao is set to walk into a world welterweight title fight. We ask how and why this is being allowed to occur.

In Nottingham last weekend, Anthony Cacace produced his latest impressive beatdown when he halted the plucky but outgunned Leigh Wood.

We look ahead to the heavyweight rematch between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen and go all the way back to 1970 when Ken Buchanan made one last stop at British level before taking over the world.

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The New York experiment didn’t exactly work with three forgettable bouts hidden away in a small corner of Times Square and Canelo was forced to play another game of cat and mouse in which barely a punch landed. Will a contest with Terence Crawford be any different?

Whether all that was down to poor planning or simply bad luck, it was a relief when Naoya Inoue provided some thrills and spills in Las Vegas. But does another trip to the canvas mean we’re witnessing the beginning of the end of his peak years?

We also look ahead to Leigh Wood’s scrap with Anthony Cacace and back to Oscar De La Hoya showcasing his superstar potential against Rafael Ruelas in This Week.

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As Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois confirm their summer sequel, a rerun of the Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn affair seems almost certain. But does every big fight need a rematch?

There are further thoughts on Eubank Jr’s battle with Benn - and the scales - with an update from the BBBoC on those images of Eubank trying to make weight.

We look ahead to a bustling weekend featuring Canelo Alvarez, Teofimo Lopez, Naoya Inoue, Devin Haney and the returning Ryan Garcia.

In This Week, we rewatch the heavyweight slugfest between Vitali Klitschko and Corrie Sanders.

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In the end, we got a terrific contest, one loaded with excitement and bravery. But after a fight like that, can it really be the end?

Perhaps it should be for Eubank, who acted his age in more ways than one while containing the youthful abandon of Benn.

It threatened to mimic WWE at the start, as the fathers played their role in the circus, but it was a fight we’ll never forget and one that left the winner in hospital. And regardless of all that came before in this long and winding story, perhaps that final plot twist is the most pertinent of them all.

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30 months after two failed tests aborted the fight between Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn, the old family feud is now set to be renewed.

We examine the form, age and weight of the fighters, the history of the rivalry, and ponder who will have their hand raised at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ben Whittaker’s victory over Liam Cameron, alongside the stoppage, the aftermath and the undercard, are also discussed in detail.

We hear from Ellie Scotney and, in This Week, go back to 2009 to relive a frenzied featherweight battle that lit up Belfast’s Ulster Hall.

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How does the story end?

It’s been a long road to get here but it seems that Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are actually going to have a fight. But who wins?

Eubank Jr is the favourite but does he still have what it takes at the age of 35? Benn is a live underdog but can he really bridge the gap?

And how does it feel for those who have followed this tale from the start, who have lived through the failures, the disappointments, and the incompetency?

Regardless, it’s been a gripping saga - and one that was always destined to end in a fight.

Some additional reading for those who are inclined:

https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/chris-eubank-jnr-vs-conor-benn-the-definitive-timeline-of-a-dirty-fight

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