A ring is a ring: Michael Conlan and the ghostbusters
Although it is never easy returning to the scene of a traumatic loss, some boxers will retrace their steps in order to move forward, 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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Anthony Cacace and the value of momentum
Having dethroned Jazza Dickens in Dublin, Ireland, Anthony Cacace continues to ride the wave of momentum, according to Elliot Worsell
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The Beltline: No champion, not even Oleksandr Usyk, deserves silly fights
The notion that a fighter of Oleksandr Usyk's standing 'deserves' to fight a novice is ludicrous when you break it down, writes Elliot Worsell
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Rolly Romero explains why he can’t fight Claressa Shields or Devin Haney
Rolly Romero and Claressa Shields have this week found themselves embroiled in the most pointless argument, writes Elliot Worsell.
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Jai’s choice: Jai Opetaia and the battle between wealth and legacy
Although Jai Opetaia wore three belts on his body after beating Brandon Glanton, the placing of them was rather telling, writes Elliot Worsell
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The Beltline: Yesterday they were lying, today they are telling the truth
Over the last week we have heard countless lies, retractions and reversals, all of which can be explained by that famous Bob Arum line, writes Elliot Worsell
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Joe Calzaghe, Jeff Lacy, and the revaluation of a career-best win
Twenty years on from it, has our perception of Joe Calzaghe's brilliant 2006 win over Jeff Lacy changed with the passing of time? asks Elliot Worsell.
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A strong punch to the face ‘means nothing’ to Rico Verhoeven
Elliot Worsell's 2015 interview with Rico Verhoeven reveals both the extent of his bravery and the chance of him upsetting Oleksandr Usyk
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Floyd Mayweather signs up for another exhibition bout in June
According to reports, Floyd Mayweather will squeeze in a June exhibition bout ahead of fighting Manny Pacquiao again on September 19 in Las Vegas.
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The Beltline: Conor Benn wants Eddie Hearn to sit in the corner and watch
The relationship between Hearn and Benn was not like a marriage, writes Elliot Worsell, it was parent and child
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