THE RETURN OF THE HAYEMAKER

It's first defence time for David Haye, but will the WBA champ go back to his search and destroy style vs tough veteran John Ruiz? Preview by GRAHAM HOUSTON

How can a former flyweight look stronger than ever at a weight some 38lbs heavier than at which he turned professional in 1996? GARETH A. DAVIES meets Alex Ariza, strength and conditioning coach to Manny Pacquiao

Or should that be 'empathy with', because Dana White, President of the UFC, is hardly in need of pity. In fact, his MMA promotion is doing so well that many in boxing view him as the Great Satan, a major threat. But no matter how boxing feels about White, he loves boxing, as GLYN LEACH discovers