British boxing legends

Split-screen promotional image contrasting Queensberry rules boxing versus bare-knuckle fighting, with a gloved boxer on the left and James DeGale bare-fisted on the right, separated by a bold “VS” in the middle.

DeGale’s Bare-Knuckle Debut: The Glory, the Grit, the Limits

James DeGale’s bare-knuckle boxing debut sparked debate with fouls, chaos and brutal exchanges. But after a decorated Queensberry career, should legends even step into a sport banned once for safety reasons? We look at the glory, the grit, and the limits.

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A respectful tribute illustration showing a glowing blue full moon above dark rolling hills, with a subtle silhouette of a boxer standing in the foreground. The text reads “1978 – 2025” and “Thank You Ricky” in white beneath the moon.

Ricky Hatton: The People’s Champion Who Made Me Fall in Love with Boxing

Ricky Hatton wasn’t just a fighter — he was the People’s Champion who made me, and thousands like me, fall in love with boxing. From the pub cellar beginnings to the night he rocked Kostya Tszyu, from Vegas heartbreaks to 55,000 at the City of Manchester Stadium, his story is one of grit, heart, and honesty. This is my tribute to the man who changed British boxing forever.

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A powerful boxing illustration celebrating Tony Bellew as one of Britain’s greatest fighters. A victorious boxer stands in the ring, holding a championship belt high under bright stadium lights, with a cheering crowd in the background, symbolizing his legendary status in British boxing."

Tony Bellew: One of Britain’s Greatest Ever?

When Tony Bellew walked to the ring for the final time on 10th November 2018, it didn’t end in a fairytale. Usyk knocked him out, the Z-Cars theme faded, and the curtain came down on one of the most emotionally charged careers in British boxing. But one loss doesn’t define a legacy — and Bellew’s

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