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The star ratings indicate how well the writer believes the fighters match up, the fight(s)’ contextual significance, and how good the fight(s) will be

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IT WON’T matter to some what is written over the next two pages, because they’ll already be irate that Boxing News is giving a contest between a man claiming to be the world heavyweight champion (Tyson Fury) and a 37-year-old debutant (Francis Ngannou) any coverage at all.

On numerous occasions, has been accused of being part of the problem when covering similar events in the past, with an insinuation that a total swerve would serve the sport better. Yet my view remains the

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