Joshua Buatsi edges Zach Parker in messy fight in Manchester
Joshua Buatsi got the nod over Zach Parker tonight in Manchester, but nobody went home happy, writes Elliot Worsell.
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Biography
Elliot Worsell is a boxing writer whose byline first appeared in Boxing News magazine at the age of 17. He has, in the 20 years since, written for various publications, worked as press officer for two world heavyweight champions and won four first-place BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) awards. In addition to his boxing writing, Worsell has written about mixed martial arts for Fighters Only magazine and UFC.com, as well as worked as a publicist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has also written two non-fiction books, one of which, “Dog Rounds,” was shortlisted at the British Sports Book Awards in 2018.
Area of Expertise
Long-form features, interviews, columns, previews, reports
Interests
First fight attended: Audley Harrison vs. Mike Middleton, May 19, 2001. Covered, Howard Eastman vs. Hacine Cherifi, July 25, 2003
Career Background
Number of years on the beat: 22.
Reason for doing what you do: Boxing has always been fertile ground for writers and storytellers and I have always been attracted to toxic, troubled and tragic things. I also think it’s important that boxers’ stories are told well and with a degree of creativity, not just covered or reduced to “content”.
Awards & Honors
4 first-place BWWA Writing Awards with further multiple Top 3 placements
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The Beltline: Niche, hardcore content on offer as boxing now attracts OnlyFans
At a time when we are being sold something every day – whether a podcast, OF, CBD, or AI – it was kind of refreshing to hear Frank Warren subvert the game of grift and deliver the great anti-sell ahead of Fabio Wardley’s fight against Joseph Parker on Saturday...
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Troy Williamson believes ‘perfect opponent’ Callum Simpson is in for a shock
If Darlington super-middleweight Troy Williamson was ever afforded the luxury of creating his ideal opponent, chances are that ideal opponent would look a lot like his next one: Callum Simpson
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The 10 heaviest hitters in today’s heavyweight division
There is certainly a decent selection of punchers at heavyweight these days, as Elliot Worsell's list of the leading sluggers proves
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Fabio Wardley announced himself as Britain’s next heavyweight hope
They started the night by focusing as much on the past as the present or future and it did them no good, writes Elliot Worsell...
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The Beltline: Is it possible to watch bare knuckle boxing without feeling dirty?
What is most revealing about bare knuckle boxing, a place where Paulie Malignaggi recently ventured, is how its unsavoury elements are promoted rather than hidden, writes Elliot Worsell
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It’s one battle after another for Joseph Parker and Andy Lee
The last time Andy Lee was preparing Joseph Parker for battle it was February and the opponent was Daniel Dubois. Since then, eight months have passed and a lot has happened
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Arslanbek Makhmudov is 'ready' for Anthony Joshua and awaiting his call
"The UK fans know me, I showed a good performance in my last fight, and it’s just the question: When can I fight AJ?" says Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov.
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Conor Benn was too “consumed by violence” in first Chris Eubank Jnr fight
"I’m more disappointed in myself for the lack of discipline than anything else,” said Conor Benn, reflecting on his first pro loss against Chris Eubank Jnr.
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Jarrell Miller is the frontrunner to become Derek Chisora’s next opponent
It appears there is a good chance that Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller will fight Derek Chisora on December 13 in Manchester, England.
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