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A general view of Celtic Park, Glasgow.
In recently published book Baddest Man, Mark Kriegel revisits the Faustian pact at the heart of Mike Tyson’s rise and the emotional fallout that followed, writes JOHN WIGHT
All-rounder set to become the team’s youngest-ever men’s captain in an international match
CELTIC PARK in the East End of Glasgow has an interesting history with the sport of boxing.
On June 2 1937, for example, the stadium hosted Glasgow’s legendary flyweight champion Benny Lynch’s non-title bout against Belfast’s Jimmy Warnock, which the Scot lost on points.
Just over a decade later on May 18 1949 Celtic Park hosted a British lightweight title contest between Harry Hughes and Billy Thompson. This was a classic Scotland v England clash which ended in victory for England’s Thompson by TKO in the 5th round.
In recently published book Baddest Man, Mark Kriegel revisits the Faustian pact at the heart of Mike Tyson’s rise and the emotional fallout that followed, writes JOHN WIGHT
As we mark the anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, JOHN WIGHT reflects on the enormity of the US decision to drop the atom bombs
From humble beginnings to becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, Josh Taylor’s career was marked by fire, ferocity, and national pride, writes JOHN WIGHT
Mary Kom’s fists made history in the boxing world. Malak Mesleh’s never got the chance. One story ends in glory, the other in grief — but both highlight the defiance of women who dare to fight, writes JOHN WIGHT
