Boxing: Board call for McCall over Bruno threat
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Boxing
Oliver McCall is to be called before the disciplinary committee of the British Board of Control after his vow to inflict serious damage on Frank Bruno.
The World Council heavyweight champion, who defends his title against Bruno at Wembley Stadium on 2 September, said at his initial news conference: "I will take him out and try to do what he done to my friend, it's as simple as that. That's how I feel."
McCall was referring to his close friend Gerald McClellan, who was seriously injured during his ill-fated WBC super-middleweight title bout with Nigel Benn at the London Arena five months ago.
The wave of adverse publicity has prompted the Board to act. But the vice-chairman, Leonard "Nipper" Read, is satisfied that there is "no ill feeling between the two''.
Yesterday at a meeting between Bruno and McCall at London's Imperial War Museum there were no hard feelings - on the surface at least - as Bruno offered to bet McCall his wristwatch on the outcome of the fight.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments