Claressa Shields has returned to middleweight with another dominant victory. But after becoming undisputed in three divisions, is boxing running out of meaningful challenges for her?
Claressa Shields Returns to Middleweight – But What Is Left for Her to Prove? Read More »
We always see the winner celebrating, but what happens twenty metres down the corridor? From removing the gloves to facing family, checking the phone and leaving while the celebrations continue, we explore the rarely seen first hour after losing a boxing fight.
What Does the Losing Dressing Room Feel Like After Losing a Boxing Fight? Read More »
A boxing ring can look enormous on television, but step between the ropes and everything changes. We explore why ring size matters, how a few extra feet can transform tactics and why the dimensions can even become a major issue during fight negotiations.
Why Does a Boxing Ring Look So Much Smaller When You’re Standing Inside It? Read More »
Boxers can remember combinations, corner instructions and individual rounds years later, yet sometimes have no memory of the punch that knocked them down. We explore the strange physical and psychological relationship between boxing memory, knockouts and defeat.
Why Do Boxers Remember Every Punch Except the Ones That Hurt Them? Read More »
Boxing atmosphere is usually associated with roaring crowds, chants and huge ring walks. But after attending more than 1,000 fights, some of the moments I remember most are when an entire arena suddenly fell silent. Why can silence be even more powerful than noise?
Why Does Boxing Have Such a Strange Relationship With Silence? Read More »