Featherweight knocked down in ninth round Loss to unheralded Mexican first of his career Even before calamity struck, Josh Warrington had arrived at Wembley Arena in a sombre mood. In Read more

Leeds fighter makes return 16 months after last fight Warrington relinquished IBF title to secure biggest bouts The lockdown which brought British boxing to another shuddering halt ends on Saturday Read more

Who missed his calling? Who united? Who hit 500 not out? Serena Williams has been wearing a one-legged catsuit at the Australian Open. Which athlete inspired the outfit? John Daly Read more

Boxer urged Irish journalist to ‘write something nice’ Suspected Dublin crime boss lists Tyson Fury among clients The boxer Billy Joe Saunders has challenged a journalist to “write something positive Read more

Boxer who sprung a huge surprise by beating Muhammad Ali before blowing a fortune on drink and drugs Leon Spinks, who has died aged 67 of cancer, was a classic Read more

The boxer, who has died aged 67, pulled off one of the greatest shocks in boxing history by beating Muhammad Ali in February 1978 ’He was a good soul’ – Read more

Former Olympic and heavyweight champion dies aged 67 Spinks upset Ali for title in only eighth professional fight Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world Read more

To understand why, we have to go back to 16th century Scots While we are all waiting for our jabs, we might wonder why the government is so keen on Read more

Kinahan alleged as head of organised crime cartel His lawyers dismiss ‘wild’ and ‘false’ allegations Robert Smith, the general secretary for the British Boxing Board of Control, has conceded there Read more

Panorama to air evidence of Daniel Kinahan’s involvement Barry McGuigan says: ‘There is an intimidation effect’ The murky world of professional boxing is under fresh scrutiny as a BBC Panorama Read more