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International affairs • Foreign fighters who thrilled the UK even without a British opponent
HOLD THE FRONT PAGE • The cruellest of fates allowed Ricky Hatton to keep his date with Boxing News
LIVE FOREVER • Ricky was one of us, and none of us will ever forget him
TREASURE THE MEMORIES
GIVE RICKY A STATUE
THE FIGHTERS' FAVOURITE
DOUBLE HONOUR FOR CALZAGHE FAMILY • British Boxing Hall of Fame marks first decade, writes Philip Sharkey
THOMAS GERBASI, 1968-2025 • Managing Editor Oliver Fennell pays tribute to a great writer and an even better person
NO BAN FOR JUNIOR • Accusations fly at Eubank-Benn II presser, writes Oscar Pick
Only One • Champion of the world. Man of the people. A loss felt by all. Rest in peace, Ricky Hatton
Our Rick • The real Hitman, by six fight figures with real insight.
Facing Hatton • ‘Relentless’. ‘Strong as hell’. ‘Very smart’. And ‘no doubt’ he was headed for the top. Four opponents from Ricky’s rise recall their impressions of the young Hitman
‘HE HAD IT ALL TO LIVE FOR’ • Manager Paul Speak says Ricky Hatton was in a ‘really good place’ in recent times, writes Oliver Fennell
What boxing means • The essence and atmosphere of eight decades inside the red-brick temple of East End fight nights
The small hall that’s seen it all • Bethnal Green’s boxing mecca has hosted some of the sport’s biggest names and most notable nights
YORK HALL BY THE NUMBERS
THAT’S THE WEEKEND SORTED • Neilson Boxing and TM14 Promotions join forces for a first of its kind – a two-night event at York Hall, writes Oliver Fennell
Crocker’s Nuisance call • McComb isn’t any boxer’s idea of a fun night out – but an underdog answers the challenge, writes Oscar Pick
OFFENSIVE FORCES • Vayson is broken down by Collazo, and Kubicki can do nothing with Fundora, writes Graham Houston
FAMILY DOUBLE • Stuart still champ, Jack still unbeaten, writes Allen Payne at ringside
BACK ON THE BIKE • Popular Osbourne-Edwards resumes winning form, writes Andy Whittle
NO PLAYING IT SAFE • Sutherland straight back in with good opposition, writes John MacDonald at ringside
Bringing it home • Boxing back in town for the first time in a decade, writes ringsider Will Hale
MARRON SURVIVES SCARE • Ashley gets off the deck, keeps calm, and stays unbeaten, writes Andy Whittle
No formalities • Two draws and a defeat for the home corner. By ringsider David Wainwright
Action Jackson • Ted sees off a bloodied but game Collison. By Andy Whittle at ringside
Streaks extended • Hayden and Wale add to winning tallies, writes Ashley Ball at ringside
Yes, Jerry can • Blind in one eye but back on his feet after jail time and homelessness, Jerry Jones...