A boxer can have brilliant hand speed, sharp combinations and excellent defensive instincts yet still struggle with poor balance. We look at why boxing balance matters and how bad positioning can undermine otherwise impressive technique.
Why Do Some Boxers Have Terrible Balance Despite Being Technically Gifted? Read More »
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.
Lee Reeves’ Recovery Is the Boxing Story That Matters More Than Any Result Read More »
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.
Remembering Ray Close: The Man Who Nearly Dethroned Chris Eubank Read More »
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?
Bilal Fawaz Retains His British Title – But Did Eithan James Make His Job Too Easy? Read More »
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?
Ben Whittaker Showboating: One Day the Show Is Going to Cost Him Read More »