Alex McClintock

is the author of On the Chin: A Boxing Education.

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Travel September 28, 2019

Zion National Park, Utah

Following an energy-sapping hike through sublime Utah scenery, a conversational impasse is broken by talk of Mormons and mass shootings. A strange choice for small talk? As the author discovers, everything comes down to timing.

Sport June 06, 2015

Heavy hitter: Daniel Geale, 34, boxer

Ahead of his bout against WBC middleweight champ Miguel Cotto, boxer Daniel Geale talks about family life and honing his killer instinct.

Travel July 06, 2019

Cannabis tourism in Toronto

Canada’s legalisation of recreational cannabis last year has created a market for marijuana tourism. Even on a guided tour the details may become a little hazy.

Travel May 09, 2015

Taking Mexico City’s grand tortilla

From Mexico City’s street food stalls to fine-dining reimaginings of the nation’s classic cuisine.

Culture March 22, 2014

An audience with actor Brendan Cowell

He’s known for his roles as knockabout Aussie blokes, but there’s more to Brendan Cowell than just the loveable larrikin.