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Sleep well, Nightmare • A proud warrior lost to cancer at just 39

NO INTENT NECESSARY • Boxing should adopt a ‘strict liability’ approach to failed drugs tests

THAT WBA THING • This version of the heavyweight title has been regularly incredible

THE CASH GRAB THAT COULD KILL BOXING

BENN ENTERS HALL OF FAME • ‘Dark Destroyer’ joins immortals alongside Golovkin, Tarver and co, writes Oliver Fennell

WBC DETHRONE ABSENT CRAWFORD • Surprises, controversy and reshuffles at WBC Convention, as seen by Wasim Mather

Time to shine • With his division on the verge of upheaval, Pacheco looks to establish himself as the front-runner at 168lbs, writes Shaun Brown

Donaire’s last stand? • The ‘Filipino Flash’ vies for yet another world title at 43, writes Shaun Brown

WEIRD WORLD • Pulev defends spurious heavyweight title claim against Gassiev, writes Oliver Fennell

THE EYE TEST • Visioli looks to impress the optics once more, writes Oscar Pick

Hope is all they had • Some had their moments; others thoroughly lived down to expectations. Where will Jake Paul fit in to the history of heavyweight long-shots?

Casino royals • Five fights, all important and all exciting, make for one of the best cards of the year, writes Shaun Brown

CP FRESH CHAMP • Thammanoon takes second title in hastily rearranged headliner, writes Wasim Mather at ringside

SCARY REMINDER • Of both Opetaia’s destructive form and the dangers of this sport, writes Declan Warrington at ringside

Finer points • With contrasting styles, good action, knockdowns and deductions, a draw between Cruz and Roach was fitting, writes Graham Houston

BRAGGING RIGHTS • Two Area titles decided and a road warrior retires, as seen by Phil Sharkey at ringside

Five on fire • Wide wins for home contingent, writes Gavin Evans at ringside

Mixed fortunes • KO joy for O’Leary but Freeman held to a draw, writes Andy Whittle at ringside

Blocko buster • Second Notts show in the space of 24 hours a success, writes Andy Whittle

THE KNOCKOUT THAT NEVER WAS • Hunter shoots down Frankham – and there were witnesses, writes Oliver Fennell at ringside

Denny Dominates • Second win on the spin for ex-champ, writes Will Hale at ringside

Oscar winner • McCracken sees off durable Mexican, writes Andy Whittle

Machines • Fierce fare unfolds as McPherson wins spirited battle of unbeatens

TEN OUT OF 10 • Phillips wins every round to claim first title, writes Gary Shaw at ringside

Seventh heaven • But Sovtus stands up to Jack’s Power, writes Dan Etchells at ringside

I beat a prince to become the king • 40 years on from winning the WBC title, JB Williamson looks back on a career comprised of both pride and regret,...