Current Issue: June 2002

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

It wasn't spectacular, but Kostya Tszyu didn't need to move out of second gear to beat Tackie with ease. GRAHAM HOUSTON reports from Las Vegas

THUMBS DOWN

It was hardly a heroic homecoming for Naseem Hamed as he ended his 13-month exile. Indeed, his future prospects look bleak on the strength of his performance against Manuel Calvo. MICHAEL GILL reports from the Docklands Arena, London

IN BLACK AND WHITE

NEIL ALLEN recalls the life and troubled times of British training legend George Francis, who tragically committed suicide and will be remembered for his work on behalf of black fighters and much more

COMMENT 
Life in the underdog after Hawaiian junket

LETTER FROM AMERICA 
Mayweather quits the Morales camp

DEAD MAN SINGING 
Evander Holyfield’s faith and reputation still makes him a fearsome proposition as he enters a crossroads fight with Hasim Rahman

THE PACK SHUFFLES 
Reports on recent activity in the heavyweight division that has seen David Tua and Jameel McCline enhance their reputations

VIEW FROM NEW YORK 
Oscar was in relaxed mood in the Big Apple

TUNNEL VISION
Sugar Shane Mosley elects to go straight back in with conqueror Vernon Forrest and we weigh up the wisdom of his decision

HARDCORE & HUMBLING
Ward and Gatti was always going to be a thriller, but might well be one of the greatest fights ever

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Kostya Tszyu didn’t need to move into second gear in order to easily beat Ben Tackie

BIG DADDY BUNCE
Losing the plot

THAT EXTRA DIMENSION
Former U.S. Olympian Jeff Lacy was noted for his punching power, but recently has shown that he has the heart and guile to go far

REVIEWS 
Art or artifice?

THUMBS DOWN
The Prince's long-awaited return saw his public turn against him and leaves doubts about his ability to reclaim his former status

IN BLACK AND WHITE
A look back at the life and troubled times of British training legend George Francis

SOMETHING MISSING 
Floyd Mayweather was curiously out of sorts in his lightweight title win over Castillo

BRITISH BEAT 
Preview featuring Scott Harrison's big date

ACTION UK AND EUROPE
Reports featuring Calzaghe, Locket, Harrison, Takaloo, Armour, more

LAS VEGAS BEAT 
Tito's in a rush for revenge over Hopkins

AMERICAN ACTION 
Reports featuring Trinidad, Johnson, Hurtado,  more

WORLD AND BRITISH RATINGS 

BOXING MONTHLY CLASSIFIEDS 
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