Cecilia Brækhus ended her legendary career the way every fighter dreams — by going out on top. After defeating Ema Kozin to claim the WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles, she announced her retirement, leaving the sport as a two-division world champion. A true example of how to walk away with dignity, Brækhus retires from boxing before boxing could retire her.
Cecilia Brækhus Retires as a Two-Division Champion Read More »
Derek Chisora is closing in on his 50th fight — but has he already crossed the boxer retirement threshold? We look at why knowing when to quit is one of boxing’s toughest battles.
50 Fights In: When Should a Boxer Call It Quits? Read More »
James DeGale’s bare-knuckle boxing debut sparked debate with fouls, chaos and brutal exchanges. But after a decorated Queensberry career, should legends even step into a sport banned once for safety reasons? We look at the glory, the grit, and the limits.
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Wanderlei Silva’s boxing comeback ended in disqualification and a post-fight brawl, raising fresh questions about crossover fights. Are they boosting boxing, or turning it into a circus fuelled by money?
Silva’s Return Ends in Chaos: What That Means for Spectacle vs Sport Read More »
Terence Crawford made history as the first man in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three weight classes. But within days, sanctioning bodies were stripping away belts. This CMBoxing opinion asks: what matters more, boxing politics titles, or the legacy fans remember years later?
When Titles Vanish: How Sanctioning Politics Erode Legacy Read More »