Boxing as a ’living metaphor of the struggle for equality’George Elliott Clarke, Canada’s poet laureate, on the importance of sports in the lives of black Canadians
There’s simply no reason to watch Mayweather vs. PacquiaoAny argument in favour of watching Floyd Mayweather fight Manny Pacquiao—the meta death rattle of a once-proud sports institution—is untenable.
Mike Tyson on being the hyper-scary guy and what he thinks of Mayor Rob FordIn conversation with Brian Bethune
Justin Bieber banned from Philippines after Instagram quipInsulting a boxing icon may stop the Biebes from thrilling in Manila
On his own terms: Justin runs for the Liberal leadershipHe’s the most popular politician in Canada—and not just because of his last name
Katie Taylor: Ireland’s Golden GirlShops and offices closed all over her native country so that people could watch her box for gold
Political boxing matches we’d pay to seeTrudeau-Brazeau, like every great grudge match, deserves a high-profile sequel—or four
Justin Trudeau in the ringJohn Geddes on boxing night in Ottawa: Brazeau came out swinging for a knockout. Trudeau was patient.