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.
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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 on its own terms.
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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 been?
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Ben Whittaker’s showboating has helped make him one of British boxing’s biggest personalities, but his difficult finish against Conor Wallace raises a serious question: what happens when the showman meets an opponent good enough to punish the risks?
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World titles don’t always determine who boxing supporters remember. From Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward to Jamie Moore, Matthew Macklin and Dave Allen, we explore why some boxing fan favourites leave a legacy that goes far beyond their championship records.
Why Does Boxing Remember Some Losing Fighters More Than World Champions? Read More »