by Andrew Harrison (Safe Side Of The Ropes)

For the first time in eight long and monotonous years, a heavyweight boxing match looms into view which actually merits attention worldwide. Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, the incumbent world heavyweight champion lauded in some quarters as a dominant presence, despite the very strong argument that he isn’t even the best big man in his own family, finally faces a challenge in the shape of the garrulous Briton, David Haye. (read more)

by Andrew Harrison (Safe Side of the Ropes)

One big fight so far this year (and yes revisionists, it was indeed a big fight) and already one blown call. This after rambling on about the stupidity of 2010’s failed picks in an article posted over on The Queensberry Rules, which you can peruse here, should you feel that way inclined. The quest to ascend to Herb Lambeck’s throne is already looking about as likely as Don King rustling up a speech which fails to reference Winston Churchill. (read more)

by Andrew Harrison (Safe Side of the Ropes)

The key to making a great boxing match hinges on the last of those three words, the "match" part. Whilst fans clamour for a bout between the sport’s two most highly regarded fighters (you know of whom I speak) they are, in all likelihood, pining for something akin to an event as opposed to a compelling fight. (read more)