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Derek Bilton

Derek Bilton

UK

Derek Bilton has been writing about the noble art since 2002, contributing to some of the biggest UK digital media outlets in that time. After gaining a Post-Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Leeds University, he began his journalism career covering boxing for Sportinglife.com between 2002 and 2007, and also worked as lead boxing writer for the digital arm of UK broadcaster ITV Sport. In recent years he has continued to work as a freelance boxing writer, penning profiles, features, betting previews and interviews for a number of different brands and outlets.

Latest by Derek Bilton
Boxing

It’s Itauma vs. Hrgovic and Davison vs. the doubters at The O2

11, Aug
It’s Itauma vs. Hrgovic and Davison vs. the doubters at The O2
Boxing

Fulton Jr. and the scales of justice

3, Aug
Fulton Jr. and the scales of justice
Boxing

Joshua stands tall amid Jeddah chaos to keep Fury mega-fight on track

27, Jul
Joshua stands tall amid Jeddah chaos to keep Fury mega-fight on track
Boxing

Who is boxing's next middleweight superstar?

20, Jul
Who is boxing's next middleweight superstar?
Boxing

Derek Bilton: Misfits thriving amidst chaos as influencer boom continues

15, Jun
Derek Bilton: Misfits thriving amidst chaos as influencer boom continues
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Boxing

Why does boxing need 'Boots'-Zayas more than ever?

11, Jun
Why does boxing need 'Boots'-Zayas more than ever?
Boxing

Does boxing need a longer memory amid Oleksandr Usyk recency bias?

1, Jun
Does boxing need a longer memory amid Oleksandr Usyk recency bias?
Boxing

A challenger carved in sand: Was hapless Begic worst title contender in history?

26, May
A challenger carved in sand: Was hapless Begic worst title contender in history?
Ring Magazine

Pharaohs, pyramids and a heavyweight king: Oleksandr Usyk arrives for Giza history

20, May
Pharaohs, pyramids and a heavyweight king: Oleksandr Usyk arrives for Giza history
Boxing

Dubois' redemption is a British boxing love story

11, May
Dubois' redemption is a British boxing love story
Boxing

Who's the landlord? Joshua and Fury jostle for A-side recognition

28, Apr
Who's the landlord? Joshua and Fury jostle for A-side recognition
Boxing

Release the Ben Whittaker handbrake, but don't floor it

20, Apr
Release the Ben Whittaker handbrake, but don't floor it
Boxing

To be or not to be: AJ next for fistic thoroughbred Fury?

13, Apr
To be or not to be: AJ next for fistic thoroughbred Fury?
Boxing

Moses Itauma – The last stop before title town

26, Mar
Moses Itauma – The last stop before title town
Boxing

Is Conor Benn boxing's version of ‘The Truman Show’?

11, Mar
Is Conor Benn boxing's version of ‘The Truman Show’?
Boxing

Ego or necessity – Why is Floyd Mayweather coming back in 2026?

2, Mar
Ego or necessity – Why is Floyd Mayweather coming back in 2026?
Boxing

Why Mario Barrios does not deserve harsh criticism after Ryan Garcia loss

23, Feb
Why Mario Barrios does not deserve harsh criticism after Ryan Garcia loss
BKFC

Gary Fox – A man you don’t meet every day

18, Feb
Gary Fox – A man you don’t meet every day
Boxing

Lose Big, Win Bigger – The ethical problem with Wardley vs. Dubois

17, Feb
Lose Big, Win Bigger – The ethical problem with Wardley vs. Dubois
Boxing

You little ripper! Josh Kelly in wonderland after making history in Newcastle

2, Feb
You little ripper! Josh Kelly in wonderland after making history in Newcastle