combat sports
Ray Edwards Is Done With The NFL, But Still Ready To Fight
For seven years, Ray Edwards was an ace pass-rusher in the NFL. When his football career ended earlier than expected, he set out to become a heavyweight contender.
Tyson Fury Will Not Fight Again, Says Eddie Hearn
Hearn, who looks after IBF heavyweight Anthony Joshua, says that he had hoped to pit his fighter against Fury, but no longer believes this meeting can happen.
"Tonight We Made History" – Meet the Disabled Boxers Fighting For Paralympic Recognition
The Sweet Science is currently excluded from the Paralympic Games, but the Adaptive Boxing Organisation – who recently held their inaugural fight night in Warwickshire – are determined to change that.
The Cult: Amir Khan
When Amir Khan won silver at the 2004 Olympics, many predicted a career without limits. With the 2016 Games upon us, it is fair to say that the erstwhile golden boy has experienced both glory and failure inside the ring.
The Cult: Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton's lethal and tactically astute body punching earned him some huge victories in the boxing ring. But through it all, the Hyde-born fighter always remained a local lad.
Gangsters and Boxers in London's East End
Rows of past fighters grin down from all four walls of East London boxing club the Repton: Olympic gold medallists, world champions, tough guy actors and, perhaps most intimidating of all, the notorious Kray twins.
How a High-Profile Tragedy Helped WWE Think Differently About Brain Injuries
WWE taken a number of steps in the past decade to prevent injuries to its athletes, but a new lawsuit has reignited debate about the inherent danger of the profession.
The Cult: Mike Tyson
To opponents and wider society, Mike Tyson instilled fear. To mark his 50th birthday, we're inducting one of the most terrifying and controversial heavyweight boxers of all time into The Cult.
The Cult: Nigel Benn
Nicknamed "The Dark Destroyer," Nigel Benn was a popular and gutsy British boxer famous for his fights with Chris Eubank. But the darkness inside Benn sometimes threatened to destroy more than just his opponents.
Boxer Nick Blackwell Awake and Speaking After Seven-Day Coma
On Saturday Nick Blackwell woke from an induced coma, seven days after his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
Nick Blackwell Remains in Induced Coma Following Chris Eubank Jr. Fight
Boxer Nick Blackwell remains in an induced coma following his title fight with Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday night, but the Englishman's family says his condition is "not deteriorating".
Benn–McClellan: The Fight That Changed Lives
21 years ago Gerald McClellan fought Nigel Benn for the WBC super middleweight title. It was a brutal contest that left the American fighting for his life, and a changed man thereafter.