The Sporting Hack

If we’re being succinct over it, Dereck Chisora’s defence of his British and Commonwealth belts against Tyson Fury was two tubby ‘lard-arses’ slugging for their lives. A matchup between the 6’ 9” Fury and Chisora - seven inches smaller - was so eagerly anticipated among Boxing circles that only channel Five stumped up the cash to broadcast it. Best of British it may be, but unfortunately this fight carried on the disappointing chain of heavyweights nowhere near ready to take on the World. The trio of Michael Sprott, Audley Harrison and Danny Williams have now left the scene to let these two relatively inexperienced fighters have a go. Mancunian giant Fury unanimously, and deservedly, beat the cheeky Cockney named Del Boy who was far from savvy and generally just porky – weighing in 16lbs heavier than the last time he fought. In a contest which was similar to the dynamics of David Haye’s disappointing clash with Wladimir Klitschko, Chisora was not hindered by a broken little...

Book review of 'Beware of the Dog' - Brian Moore Former Yorkshire cricket captain Len Hutton once said of his teammate Geoffrey Boycott, that: “His idea of heaven would be to bat all night, having batted all day.” Someone as outspoken and stubborn as Boycott could also be found playing Rugby, his name is Brian Moore and his idea of heaven may not be too far off his fellow Yorkshireman’s – scrummaging was not only an art, but to Moore, became an obsession. So much so that he dedicates an entire chapter of his autobiography ‘Beware of the Dog’ to the subject. Fear not though for those of you who are not keen on Rugby Union. The trials and tribulations of his turbulent life are laid bare for all to see. Akin to his playing style, it’s straightforward and there are no punches pulled. He is even honest about his dishonesty when playing the game to international standard. The transition of a half Malayan adoptee raised in Halifax to 1991 World player of the year, Lions touris...