Parts Unknown: How a hypnotized Steve Collins spooked Chris Eubank
Steve Collins tells Elliot Worsell how he defeated Chris Eubank before a punch was thrown.
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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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Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley are grateful rather than hateful ahead of October 25 fight
Rather than hate, or even dislike, the feeling that unites Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley ahead of their October 25 heavyweight clash in London appears to be gratitude, writes Elliot Worsell.
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Impressive Michael Conlan returns to Ireland and returns to form
The ring walk was a reminder of Michael Conlan's popularity, while the fight itself was a reminder of his quality, writes Elliot Worsell.
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The Beltline: With the parents away, Misfits had the house all to itself
In August, Professional Boxing was away a lot – thinking, planning, relaxing – and as a result Misfits had the run of the house last weekend, writes Elliot Worsell.
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Joseph Parker hopes to lock in his next fight 'very soon'
Heavyweight Joseph Parker has both a wish list and a preferred order in which to do things.
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Ten toes down: Can Francis Ngannou help Deontay Wilder find his footing again?
They say the last thing to go is a boxer’s punch. They also say, and have always said, that the one and only thing heavyweight Deontay Wilder has is his punch.
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Anthony Joshua will return in January, with Tyson Fury still the target
“Right now, all that’s in my mind in an ideal scenario is to fight Tyson Fury next year,” says promoter Eddie Hearn.
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The Beltline: The one thing September has over August is a Netflix superfight
Canelo Alvarez returning to Las Vegas doesn't mean an end to the existing status quo, writes Elliot Worsell
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Suddenly Daniel Dubois vs David Adeleye makes a lot of sense
"I’ve shared a ring many, many times sparring with him [Dubois], so he knows exactly what he’s in with when he gets in there with me," said David Adeleye this week.
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Crossroads: Japanese boxing in danger of ‘disappearing’ after recent tragedies
On August 2, Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, fought on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall and hoped to secure victories to bolster their respective careers. Kotari, a junior lightweight, was having his first ever 12-rounder, while Urakawa, a lightweight, was looking to rebound from a close decision loss and get back to winning ways in a fight scheduled for eight rounds.
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