ISSUE 4 ON SALE NOW AS KANO LEADS ALL-STAR LINE-UP

The stars are out in force for Modern Boxing Journal Issue 4, which is officially on sale now, with pioneering UK grime ar;st and actor Kano gracing the cover styled in Stone Island.

Film icon Barry Keoghan and Liverpool lads’ James Joyce-Nelson and Jack McMullan, the lead actors in the BBC’s smash-hit series This City Is Ours, also feature in the annual publica;on, which is packed with exclusives and an exquisite collec;on of photography celebra;ng the hard old game in its purest form – including never-before-seen images from behind the scenes at KaKe Taylor’s historic farewell fight at Croke Park last September.

In this latest issue, boxing legend Derek Chisora explores his love of Great British culture, while fellow icon, trainer Tony Sims, takes us on a journey down memory lane.

We also hear from exci;ng newcomers Odel Kamara and Tiah Mai Ayton, while Top Rank’s Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum reveals the greatest fight he has ever promoted in ’12 Rounds’.

Brought to you by Matchroom Boxing, Modern Boxing Journal Issue 4 is available to purchase now for £16 at matchroomboxing.com.

Speaking in his first interview of the year, cover star Kano – who lit up screens as cult hero Sully in Netflix’s Top Boy and has released hit tracks including ‘P’s and Q’s’ and ‘T-Shirt Weather in the Manor’ – discusses his love of the sweet science, the fighters he most enjoys watching and his verdict on December’s eagerly anticipated Battle of Britain between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

“I’ve rocked with AJ, man,” says Kano.

“If it’s the last one, it will be nice to see him complete [his career].”

The East Londoner, who opens up about his passion for strength training, saves his highest praise for another fighter in ac;on on December 12: Dmitry Bivol, who faces Callum Smith in a unified World Light Heavyweight Championship bout. Kano believes the reigning WBO, WBA, IBF and The Ring ruler is the best boxer around.

“I love seeing a craftsman like that with such technical brilliance, someone that has literally punch-perfect performances.”