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The Forgotten Contender: Why Boxing’s “Nearly Men” Still Matter

Not every fighter becomes a world champion, but boxing’s “nearly men” still shape the sport. From Jamie Moore and Spencer Oliver to Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce, we explore why these contenders matter, and why their stories remain unforgettable.

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Heavyweight Hype Machine: Are Promoters Fast-Tracking Futures at a Cost?

Moses Itauma’s explosive KO over Dillian Whyte has reignited a long-running debate: are promoters piling too much pressure on young fighters too soon? From heavyweights to lighter divisions, boxing prospect hype has created more casualties than champions — with Campbell Hatton’s story a recent reminder of what happens when development is sacrificed for quick headlines.

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Is Pay-Per-View Killing Boxing’s Accessibility?

Boxing fans are being priced out. With DAZN subscriptions and endless pay-per-views, even routine fights are hidden behind a second paywall. Is boxing’s financial model destroying its accessibility — and risking the sport’s future?

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Sam Goodman’s Controversial Loss Exposes Boxing’s Scoring Crisis

Sam Goodman’s controversial loss to Nick Ball has reignited the debate around boxing judging controversy. Was it a robbery, or just a close fight? We break down the result, the wider judging crisis, and why reform is more urgent than ever.

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Moses Itauma: Meet the 20-Year-Old Heavyweight Who Just Shocked Dillian Whyte

Moses Itauma: Meet the 20-Year-Old Heavyweight Who Just Shocked Dillian Whyte

Moses Itauma shocked the boxing world with a 119-second KO over Dillian Whyte. At just 20 years old, the unbeaten heavyweight has gone from rising prospect to headline name overnight. But who is Moses Itauma, and how far can this new face of British boxing really go?

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