In this issue, Hall of Fame writer Nigel Collins refutes the myth that a single fight can “save” boxing (as if it needs saving to begin with) with his cover story, “The Hero Cycle,” which correctly affirms that the sport is regularly rejuvenated by a star. Bernard Fernandez, another Hall of Famer, pens his first piece for RINGSIDE SEAT lamenting the disappearance of prison boxing programs, which launched the careers of such legendary fighters as Bernard Hopkins, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, and Sonny Liston. In other features, Glen Sharp revisits the sad story of 1980s heavyweight contender Jeff Sims; Ronnie McCluskey examines the myriad of things retired fighters do to stay relevant (with special emphasis on Floyd Mayweather); Eric Raskin interviews Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza; Bernard O’Shea recalls the career of the late Scottish lightweight champion Ken Buchanan, who died in April, and James Slater catches up with Iran Barkley on the anniversary of Barkley’s sensational upset of Thomas Hearns. All this plus book and film reviews, Eric Raskin’s “Southpaw Stance” column and more.