Boxing
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. Pacquiao
Any 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 Ford
In conversation with Brian Bethune
George Chuvalo, Boxing’s Last Gladiator
By George Chuvalo with Murray Greig
Justin Bieber banned from Philippines after Instagram quip
Insulting a boxing icon may stop the Biebes from thrilling in Manila
On his own terms: Justin runs for the Liberal leadership
He’s the most popular politician in Canada—and not just because of his last name
Katie Taylor: Ireland’s Golden Girl
Shops and offices closed all over her native country so that people could watch her box for gold
Political boxing matches we’d pay to see
Trudeau-Brazeau, like every great grudge match, deserves a high-profile sequel—or four
The ballad of Justin and Patrick
From the time set aside for statements by members this afternoon, Rodger Cuzner waxes poetic.
Justin Trudeau in the ring
John Geddes on boxing night in Ottawa: Brazeau came out swinging for a knockout. Trudeau was patient.
Trudeau beats Brazeau
In tonight’s weirdly anticipated charity boxing match, Justin Trudeau defeated Patrick Brazeau by technical knockout in the third round.
Fighting words
During QP yesterday, Justin Trudeau wanted to talk about funding for Katimavik. Heritage Minister James Moore wanted to talk about Saturday night’s charity fight between Mr. Trudeau and Senator Patrick Brazeau.
Mr. Speaker, we have a strong record in supporting kids and that will continue. My colleague will have to wait for the budget tomorrow, but I know that he is very anxious to please Canadians. I think the best way for him to please Canadians would be on Saturday night when he gets into the ring, if he keeps his hands nice and low and keeps his chin nice and high, he will be giving Canadians the greatest show we have been waiting for.