Welcome to

CMBoxing

this week's blog post

Boxing gloves facing off in a dramatic collage featuring a championship belt, money, newspaper headlines and shadowy figures, representing unresolved controversies in professional boxing.

Why Boxing Never Truly Kills a Controversy

Boxing thrives on controversy — but it rarely knows how to end one. From disputed stoppages to recycled accusations, this opinion piece explores why the sport struggles to deliver closure,...

Split-screen image of Deontay Wilder reacting angrily during a UK radio interview and Tyson Fury standing in the ring wearing gloves after a heavyweight fight, illustrating the renewed Wilder–Fury glove-cheating controversy.

Deontay Wilder, talkSPORT, and Why Glove-Gate Still Makes No Sense

Deontay Wilder stormed out of a UK talkSPORT interview after reviving Wilder Fury glove cheating claims. But glove inspection rules, commission sign-offs, and basic boxing procedure...

Boxing feature image showing a wounded young boxer in the corner, a championship belt balanced on an hourglass, and an older fighter beside a clock, symbolising poor boxing title shot timing

What Boxing Gets Wrong About Timing a Title Shot

Timing is everything in boxing — yet it’s one of the areas the sport consistently gets wrong. From rushed contenders to wasted prime years, poor title shot timing quietly ruins car...

Boxer leaning on the ropes in a dimly lit gym while a world title belt hangs unused, symbolising boxing career stagnation and the struggle of almost-ready fighters

Is Boxing Creating Too Many “Almost Ready” Fighters?

Modern boxing is creating a growing class of “almost ready” fighters — contenders who win, wait, and stall. This piece explores why careers are being protected instead of progresse...

Josh Taylor holding his championship belt after his controversial points win over Jack Catterall, with Catterall reacting in frustration, symbolising how some boxers win fights but lose momentum.

When Winning Isn’t Enough: Why Some Fighters Lose Momentum After Victories

Boxing has always told us one thing: win and you move on. Your record improves, your ranking climbs, the next opportunity opens up. Except modern boxing doesn’t really work like that...

Boxing referee stopping a fight in a UK professional boxing ring, illustrating how referees are selected for British boxing events.

How Are Referees Chosen for UK Boxing Events?

Referees play a crucial role in every boxing match, yet few fans understand how they’re appointed. This CMBoxing explainer breaks down how referees are selected for UK boxing events...

A young professional boxer sits exhausted on his stool after his debut fight as his opponent is declared the winner under bright arena lights, highlighting the pressure placed on boxing debutants.

Are We Expecting Too Much From Debutants in Modern Boxing?

Modern boxing expects debutants to impress instantly. Using Derrick Osadolor’s debut as a case study, this article questions whether early hype and TV exposure are doing more harm than...

Upcoming Fights

Don’t miss a single punch! Our Upcoming Fights section keeps you up to date with the biggest boxing matches on the horizon. Whether it’s a world championship bout, a rising star making waves, or a grudge match years in the making, we’ve got all the details right here.

Check back regularly to make sure you’re always ahead of the action!

About us

Let’s get to know each other and discover why I started CMBoxing. I launched this site in 2016 out of my passion for boxing. While many boxing blogs exist, CMBoxing strives to offer something unique, bringing a fresh perspective to the sport.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Boxing can be a complex sport, and we know fans have plenty of questions. That’s why we’ve put together our FAQ section—covering everything from fight schedules and rankings to how scoring works and where to watch the biggest bouts.

Still got a question? No problem! Send it our way, and we’ll do our best to answer.

Contact us

CMBoxing is here to answer all your burning boxing questions, even those you’ve been too scared to ask! Use the Contact Us button to reach out, and I’ll do my best to provide the answers you’re looking for