JOSH TAYLOR is backing Devin Haney to retain the WBC super-lightweight title on Saturday night (April 20) against Ryan Garcia but is refusing to entertain any thought of a possible fight against the American in the future. There is good reason for that, however. Having become undisputed super-lightweight champion after beating Jose Carlos Ramirez in … Read more
By Declan Taylor Wednesday, January 3 BABYJACKER While The Week was finally polishing off the last of the Celebrations, dumping all remaining stilton into a broccoli soup and tossing the dishevelled tree off a third-story balcony, the sport of boxing was already motoring into the new year in some style. Perhaps a poor choice of … Read more
There is always a backhanded compliment when a boxer is praised for being “exciting” and “fan-friendly.” This usually means that the boxer is vulnerable and easy to hit, often involved in competitive fights that they don’t always win. However, it is also not beneficial for a boxer to win fights convincingly, as this can make … Read more
