Articles by Donald McRae

Money lured Anthony Joshua to circus fight but he could really hurt Jake Paul | Donald McRae

The so-called Judgment Day fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will generate millions of dollars and attract huge ratings, but leave boxing a little more broken

3 days ago

Sports

In the name of their fathers: Eubank v Benn began and ended a heady era of British boxing

Their dads lit a fire that consumed me but Eubank Jr v Conor Benn embodies all that has gone wrong with the Dark Trade

6 days ago

Sports

Ill-advised Benn-Eubank Jr rematch another example of boxing’s cynicism

The gripping contest between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr in April hurt both men who wouldn’t be in the ring again if it weren’t for their fathers’ fights

6 days ago

World

‘They saved my life’: Grenfell Athletic create hopeful future despite pain of loss in tower fire

A new documentary shows community unity helping a football club rise against a backdrop of a tragedy-hit building that is only now coming down

Nov 2, 2025

Steven Finn: ‘Saying I was not selectable was clumsy language and it damaged me’

In his candid new book, the former England fast bowler talks about the lasting mental turmoil that ended his 2013-14 Ashes tour

Oct 27, 2025

Parker and Wardley ready for ‘all or nothing’ rumble with shot at Usyk on the line

Heavyweight clash promises great intrigue as the experienced Parker aims to keep up a hot streak of six wins against the British former white-collar boxer

Oct 24, 2025

Oisin Murphy: ‘I found escapism but also an awful lot of trouble in the bottle’

The champion jockey tells Donald McRae about his pursuit of sobriety, his April car crash, a voracious need to win – and the poetry of Sylvia Plath

Oct 16, 2025

Sports

Jos Buttler: ‘A big burden has been lifted – I wasn’t the same leader after the 2023 World Cup’

The England white-ball veteran tells Donald McRae about his post-captaincy career, his Ashes struggles and the recent death of his father

Sep 30, 2025