British boxing is as fragmented as ever. You’ve got regional shows struggling for visibility, prospects padding records in half-filled leisure centres, and elite names keeping a safe distance from domestic rivals unless there’s a title (or a truckload of cash) involved. So here’s the big question: would a unified national series — think a British […]
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British Boxing Mourns the Loss of Georgia O’Connor It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news: Georgia O’Connor, a rising star in British boxing, has sadly passed away aged just 25. The news broke today, 22 May 2025, via Sky Sports, confirming that Georgia died on 18 May following a private battle with cancer.
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When the ‘0’ Matters More Than the Fight Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not against boxers staying undefeated. What I am against is the hollow obsession with protecting that record above all else. This ‘boxing undefeated obsession’ that promoters, broadcasters, and even fighters have leaned into is stalling the sport — and
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Boxing fans are used to surprises, but this one borders on the absurd: Manny Pacquiao is coming back. At 46 years old, and nearly four years since his last official bout, the Filipino legend is reportedly eyeing a return to the ring — and not just for a handshake and some shadowboxing. So the question
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Let’s be honest — I never really thought we’d be talking about Canelo Alvarez retirement anytime soon. For some reason, he’s always felt like one of those fighters who’d go on forever. A bit like Pacquiao, but slicker. Calmer. Like he’d just keep racking up wins, cashing massive cheques, and casually reminding us why he’s
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