In a fascinating and hard to call winter showdown, Sunny Edwards visits Galal Yafai in Birmingham for a battle with worldwide implications.

We review Harlem Eubank’s return while looking at the increasing likelihood that his cousin will soon be confirmed as Conor Benn’s next opponent. With that in mind, the WBC’s justification for Benn’s lofty ranking at welterweight might surprise you.

In This Week, we go back to 2004 for the final instalment in the terrific feud between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales.

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As expected, Mike Tyson looked old, slow and vulnerable while being outpointed by Jake Paul in an unedifying, forgettable encounter.

But what do the incredible viewing figures - it was seen in 60m homes - mean for the sport of boxing?

At least Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano turned in a terrific scrap and, out in Saudi, Gilberto Ramirez was too slick for a beyond brave Chris Billam-Smith.

Finally, a treat in This Week as Smokin’ Bert Cooper turns in an inspired showing to almost show Evander Holyfield.

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Conor Benn last week announced, for the third time in two years, that he had been ‘cleared’ to fight. Is this really the end of the matter?

Elsewhere, Turki Alalshikh announced his aquirement of The Ring and, if that wasn’t enough, a $20m deal for Naoya Inoue.

In action was Jaron Ennis, merely going through the motions, while Keyshawn Davis showcased his limitless potential.

This Week marks the anniversary of the epic opener between Riddick Bowe and Evander Holyfield.

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