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Muhammad Ali so ill he can barely speak: Brother reveals extent of legend's Parkinson's disease

The legendary heavyweight was once known as 'The Louisville Lip' because of his fast tongue but is now a virtual mute as his condition deteriorates

Anthony Joshua hoping to celebrate 12 months as a professional by securing first title

The Olympic champion faces Denis Bahtov in London on Saturday night looking to claim a first championship and move to 10-0

Ricky Burns celebrates after his victory against Alexandre Lepelley in the Light Welterweight contest at the First Direct Arena, Leeds.

Ricky Burns could be set for return to lightweight despite victory over Alexandre Lepelley

The Scottish champion came back from two defeats to record a points victory over the French journeyman in Leeds on Saturday night

'I don't know you innit' - watch woman argue with millionaire boxer Floyd Mayweather in Brixton barbers

The woman appears to have no idea who one of the most successful and wealthy boxers in the world is, in a hilarious clip

Ricky Burns looking for a new start in light-welterweight fight with Alexandre Lepelley

The Scot is hoping that a move up in weight can re-invigorate his career against the Frenchman in Leeds on Saturday night

Jamie Moore

Former boxing champion gunned down outside mansion thought he would die

Retired  pro Jamie Moore, was shot five times in a terrifying attack outside a holiday home in resort town Marbella

Arthur Abraham and Paul Smith exchange punches during the WBO World Championship Super Middleweight title fight

Paul Smith's hopes of an Arthur Abraham rematch handed boost by WBO president

Smith insists he was robbed after the supper-middleweight champion was handed a unanimous points win in their fight on Saturday evening

Nathan Cleverly Tony Bellew

Nathan Cleverly vows to knockout Tony Bellew as grudge rematch is set for November 22

Plus: Paul Smith wants a rematch with Arthur Abraham after controversial defeat in Germany

Muhammad Ali

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali looks frail as he attends charity event

Ali, 72, whose nickname was 'The Greatest' in his sporting prime, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984

Arthur Abraham and Paul Smith exchange punches during the WBO World Championship Super Middleweight title fight

Paul Smith desperate for Arthur Abraham rematch after being 'shafted' in their world title fight

Scouser felt he beat the German champion in Kiel on Saturday but lost heavily on all 3 judges' cards and now wants another go in Liverpool or at a neutral venue

Arthur Abraham and Paul Smith exchange punches

Liverpool boxer Paul Smith 'robbed' of world title win over Arthur Abraham by controversial points call

One judge scored the fight in Kiel, Germany 119-109, with the other two scoring it 117-111, leaving Smith fuming after he felt that he dominated the bout

Amir Khan vs Floyd Mayweather hopes lift as Brit's promoter confirms desire to stage Wembley superfight

Showdown with boxing's pound-for-pound king at a packed national stadium "is something I'd love to do. Absolutely" says Oscar De La Hoya

Paul Smith

Paul Smith admits he considered retirement as he prepares for title showdown with Arthur Abraham

The Scouser has spent 11 years in boxing but reveals he thought about calling it a day after being stopped by George Groves back in 2012

Nathan Cleverly Tony Bellew

Nathan Cleverly-Tony Bellew rematch confirmed for November, 3 years on from their first bout

"I cannot wait for this. I beat him in front of his people before and this time I'm going to knock him out in front of his people" growls the Welsh cruiserweight

Carl Froch: George Groves isn't 'tough enough' to become a world champion

The 26-year-old returned to the ring with a win over Christopher Rebrasse last weekend but Froch, who has beaten him in two world title fights, isn't convinced