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Former WBO champion Heather Hardy stands outside a courthouse holding her world title belt aloft, symbolising her lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission over brain-injury negligence.

 Heather Hardy Sues New York Commission Over Brain-Injury Negligence

Former WBO champion Heather Hardy’s lawsuit against the New York Commission could redefine how boxing handles brain injury claims — but at what cost to the sport itself?

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Internal Review Clears Omaha Officers in Crawford Traffic Stop

Internal Review Clears Omaha Officers in Crawford Traffic Stop

A swift but unsatisfying end: Omaha’s internal review says officers followed protocol in the Crawford stop investigation. We unpack what they revealed, what’s still hidden, and what it means for Bud’s public image.

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Cecilia Brækhus walking away at sunset, holding her championship belt high above her head — symbolising retirement on her own terms and leaving boxing as a champion

Cecilia Brækhus Retires as a Two-Division Champion

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.

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A gritty, dimly lit boxing ring with worn canvas and ropes, featuring the bold distressed text “ONE FIGHT TOO MANY,” symbolising a boxer who has gone on longer than they should.

50 Fights In: When Should a Boxer Call It Quits?

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.

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Split-screen promotional image contrasting Queensberry rules boxing versus bare-knuckle fighting, with a gloved boxer on the left and James DeGale bare-fisted on the right, separated by a bold “VS” in the middle.

DeGale’s Bare-Knuckle Debut: The Glory, the Grit, the Limits

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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