Donald McRae

I've been working on The Last Bell for a long time but, finally, it's done. You can read about it here & pre-order a copy bit.ly/3UOUjYb. Out in March, this is my last boxing book. Thanks @kelley_AK for the majestic painting on the cover and to all at @simonschusterUK

🗣 Johnny Greaves talks to @jackimmcrae about his 100-fight #boxing career, depression and overcoming his demons for @BoxingNewsED. @donaldgmcrae 🥊 📚 Check out Johnny's gripping autobiography 👉 buff.ly/8Lfwos3 📰 Read the interview 👇 buff.ly/04J3EIf

Thanks so much Jorge. This means a lot coming from you...and I am very happy In Sunshine or in Shadow is now available in Spain. I have just sent a copy to the great Gerry Storey and his son Sam, who lives and works in Spain

It was late and he was tired but his stunning defeat of Daniel Dubois needed to be explained. So, in a second language, Oleksandr Usyk revealed the truth of his savage alchemy in a few simple words: "No, bro. Motivation is good but discipline is better.” theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

This is straight bullshit from Turki. Timmy is a warrior who gave us many memorable moments. The guy was incapable of having a boring fight. That kill or be killed style catches up to fighters. Kicking him while he's down is ridiculous. Fuck you.

Usyk is special, and so is this is by @barneyronay. So many great lines. Here's one: "Facing Usyk at this level must feel like being battered off your feet while being simultaneously triple check-mated, thrashed at Cluedo and losing a game of dominos" theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

Oleksandr Usyk was far too skilled, too smart, too seasoned for Daniel Dubois. He is the most impressive man in boxing, a savage scientist and a symbol of searing defiance in Ukraine. I felt so lucky to be ringside to see another burst of Usyk’s majesty theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

This is an outstanding read 👌🏼 @donaldgmcrae writes brilliant books about boxing, right up there with the best I’ve ever read. Highly recommended 👍🏼 #boxing

Gyokeres summer theguardian.com/football/2025/…

Boxing stories are like nothing else. Don Charles was a child soldier, a toilet cleaner, a road sweeper, a florist and a bouncer. Keiran Farrell lost 30% of his brain as a boxer. Together, using psychology and diplomacy, they have unlocked Daniel Dubois theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

My brother just got accepted to HARVARD!!!!❤️🤍 Congrats @SebastianFundo1 #GoCrimson 📸: @RyanHafey

A little preview of tomorrow night as Usyk closes in on history and retirement with Dubois test theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

Felix Baumgartner died yesterday after his paraglider crashed. I met him in 2012, soon after his space jump when he fell to earth faster than the speed of sound. He said: "You and I know Fearless Felix doesn't exist." He was a very human self-publicist theguardian.com/sport/2012/nov…

The Dubois-Usyk press conference was routine - but Canelo, who placed a $500,000 bet on Usyk to win, might have liked the face-off. These things don't mean much but Canelo, the poker player, will have been pleased this little game of bluff was won by Usyk theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

Oleksandr Usyk faces a dangerous challenge against Daniel Dubois on Saturday but he looks ready to become the undisputed world champion again. But his most important task, as a symbol of defiance and hope in Ukraine, seems as endless as it is vast. theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

There is much light and shade, sweat and butterflies, in this stunning @TomJenkinspix collection which captures the beauty and strangeness of Wimbledon theguardian.com/sport/gallery/…

Thanks Daniel Dubois for our interview before he fights Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title - while he wonders why he does not get the attention he feels he deserves. We spoke about his relationship with his dad, his trainers and overcoming adversity theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul…

📖🥊 | Golpes de esperanza | ✍️ @donaldgmcrae | 🖨️ @LibrosdeRuta tardesdedomecq.blogspot.com/2025/07/golpes… McRae reconstruye con maestría cómo el boxeo logró lo que la política no pudo: tender puentes entre enemigos en Irlanda del Norte.

I'm biased by I think this is a really strong and moving interview by @jackimmcrae with the journeymen Johnny Greaves for @BoxingNewsED

A fine holiday companion and superb piece of work from the wonderful @donaldgmcrae. Uplifting and troubling in equal measure for those of us with a love of boxing, but powerful from the first word to the last. Give it a read.