From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT

Fifty years ago this month, Britain faced its hottest summer on record, as welterweight champion Stracey met his match in Mexico’s Palomino, writes JOHN WIGHT. 

JOHN WIGHT writes about the shared love of the ring that strengthened two icons in their struggles against racism and injustice

Richard Dunn’s remarkable journey took him from Yorkshire building sites to boxing’s biggest stage amid the upheaval of the 1970s, writes JOHN WIGHT

From Frazier in Manila to Wardley in Manchester, the decision to stop a fight remains boxing’s greatest moral test, writes JOHN WIGHT

JOHN WIGHT explores the life and legacy of a working-class boxing legend

From Ali to Hatton, the ring produces icons shaped by struggle, solidarity and the realities of class, writes JOHN WIGHT

Ali and Frazier’s historic 1971 clash mirrored a nation divided by race, war and resistance, writes JOHN WIGHT

by JOHN WIGHT

As Riyadh’s growing influence reshapes the sport, the partnership between Alalshikh and White may redefine who really runs boxing, writes JOHN WIGHT

From Wearside streets to rings worldwide, the boxer’s journey embodies resilience and the relentless spirit of his city, writes JOHN WIGHT

JOHN WIGHT tells the story of boxing, conscience and cold war betrayal behind On the Waterfront