After losing his world title, his unbeaten record, his trainer and his love of boxing, Frampton feels reborn and may even fight for five more years – if his wife lets him

As he prepares to fight for a European title in just his third bout as a pro, Paddy Barnes discusses his controversies, his MBE regrets and his mate Rory McIlroy

Lorenzo Parra gave up football for boxing and became a world champion in 2003. The glory days are over but, now 38, he is looking for one last chance to shine

Two weeks ago in Las Vegas, Carl Frampton lost his belt and unbeaten record to his old foe, Leo Santa Cruz. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but he is already focused on reclaiming his title against the Mexican in Belfast

Michael Conlan’s middle-finger salute after his controversial defeat at the Olympics made him famous but his focus is now on winning his professional debut – in New York on St Patrick’s Day – and becoming a world champion

Conor McGregor wouldn’t touch Floyd Mayweather in the ring (who did?) but he is a hard-working, smart, experienced fighter who took up boxing aged 12

Strength and conditioning coach John Connor spends most of his time advising Dubliners on how to lose a few pounds, but his expertise has also helped Conor McGregor and Carl Frampton become UFC and boxing world champions

Muhammad Ali had the presence of Brando, Elvis and JFK combined, but he was also kind enough to respond to a besotted 14-year-old fan 3,000 miles away

It’s easy to blame the referee or Nick Blackwell’s corner for allowing his fight to continue, but other boxers have walked away safely from similar positions

There was no love lost when Sugar Ray Robinson met Jake La Motta for their sixth fight on Valentine’s Day 1951. La Motta took an almighty beating but he held on to the ropes, his pride and the knowledge that he would not be put down

Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg embarked on a three-day, three-city press tour last week to promote their super-bantamweight title fight. Paul Gibson joined Frampton and the McGuigan family in London, Manchester and Belfast

A few months ago Paul Gibson wrote about Spain’s curious lack of interest in boxing. He didn’t know it at the time but a group of local promoters have big plans to revive interest in the sport and make Spain ‘breathe boxing’ again

José Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales traded brutal punches throughout their lightweight title fight until, at the start of the 10th round, Castillo knocked down his opponent twice. Corrales looked beaten, but he somehow managed to return to his feet and produce one of the greatest comebacks ever seen in the sport