It’s a topic we’ve tackled before on CMBoxing, and for good reason — boxers after retirement often face a brutal reality. From mental health battles and financial hardship to a complete loss of identity, life outside the ring can hit harder than any opponent ever did. It’s one of boxing’s most overlooked issues, and it’s […]
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Boxing has never been shy about tradition — but in a sport that prides itself on toughness, heritage, and grit, when do you stop clinging to the past and start embracing what actually works? The current championship format of 12 rounds didn’t come out of nowhere. It was a direct response to tragedy, introduced as
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Boxing commentary criticism isn’t new — fans have been shouting at their TVs for decades — but lately, it’s getting harder to ignore. From blatant bias to over-the-top hype and downright cringeworthy banter, many viewers are left wondering whether modern punditry is doing more harm than good. Are They Watching the Same Fight as Us?
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Boxing Towel Stoppages: When Should the Corner Step In? In boxing, there’s a brutal beauty to perseverance — the warrior spirit that keeps fighters pushing when their bodies scream for mercy. But that same spirit can be dangerous. Fighters rarely quit. That’s why we need boxing towel stoppages — because the corner is there to
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From Ring Walks to Rock Bottom Boxing is a brutal, beautiful sport. It demands everything — physically, mentally, emotionally. For a few short minutes, a fighter is the centre of the universe. Arena lights, roaring crowds, cameras flashing. But what happens when the lights go off? That’s the side we rarely talk about. And it’s
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