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Rocky-inspired illustration of Sergio Mendoza celebrating his WBA and WBC flyweight world titles, with his knockout defeat in Japan depicted behind him.

Sergio Mendoza's Rocky Moment: From Knockout Defeat to Unified World Champion

Six months after a devastating knockout defeat in Japan, Sergio Mendoza stunned Ricardo Sandoval to become unified WBA and WBC flyweight world champion. A late replacement, a personal tragedy and an extraordinary comeback make this a genuine Rocky story.

Famous boxing rivalries featuring intense face-offs and fighters in the ring, questioning why great rivalries do not always produce great fights.

Why Do Some Great Boxing Rivalries Never Produce a Great Fight?

Some boxing rivalries create years of anticipation, personal insults and enormous hype, only for the fight itself to disappoint. From Mayweather-Pacquiao and Khan-Brook to the long-awaited Fury-Joshua showdown, why doesn’t a great rivalry always produce a great...

Technical boxer vs power puncher facing off, representing the debate over whether boxing technique or knockout power is the greater advantage.

Technical Boxer vs Power Puncher: Which Is Actually Better?

Technical boxer vs power puncher – which would you rather be? Technique offers more ways to win, while devastating power can erase mistakes in a single moment. CMBoxing examines which is really the greater advantage.

Boxing balance illustrated by one boxer maintaining a stable stance while his opponent loses balance during an exchange.

Why Do Some Boxers Have Terrible Balance Despite Being Technically Gifted?

A boxer can have brilliant hand speed, sharp combinations and excellent defensive instincts yet still struggle with poor balance. We look at why boxing balance matters and how bad positioning can undermine otherwise impressive technique.

Lee Reeves boxing recovery feature image representing his fight, serious injury, rehabilitation and support from the boxing community.

Lee Reeves’ Recovery Is the Boxing Story That Matters More Than Any Result

Lee Reeves’ recovery continues following the serious injuries he suffered against Gary Cully. As he undergoes further treatment, boxing must ask whether it does enough to support injured fighters and their families once the headlines disappear.

Remembering Ray Close: The Man Who Nearly Dethroned Chris Eubank

Ray Close came within touching distance of dethroning Chris Eubank and becoming a world champion. Following his death aged 57, CMBoxing looks back at the European champion’s career, his two unforgettable battles with Eubank and a legacy that deserves to be remembered...

Bilal Fawaz pressures Eithan James during their British super-welterweight title fight in Birmingham.

Bilal Fawaz Retains His British Title – But Did Eithan James Make His Job Too Easy?

Bilal Fawaz retained his British super-welterweight title with an eighth-round stoppage of Eithan James. James had the technical ability to compete, but did his lack of punching power allow Fawaz to walk him down and make the job easier than it should have bee...

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