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Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn feature image showing Garcia standing victorious and Benn defeated, with Canelo vs Rocky Fielding at Madison Square Garden referenced in the background.

Why Are We Surprised Ryan Garcia Destroyed Conor Benn?

Ryan Garcia destroyed Conor Benn inside two rounds, but should anybody really be surprised? CMBoxing looks beyond the hype and asks whether boxing confused two huge names with two evenly matched fighters.

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George Foreman, Floyd Mayweather, Juan Manuel Marquez and Bernard Hopkins illustrating boxing career longevity and why some boxers improve after 30.

Why Some Boxers Get Better After 30

Boxers are supposed to decline with age, yet some actually improve after 30. From George Foreman to Bernard Hopkins, we explore how experience, timing and adaptation can extend a fighter’s prime.

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Why the Best Boxing Chin Eventually Stops Being Enough

Boxing punch resistance can make a fighter seem almost indestructible, but a great chin does not make punches harmless. From George Chuvalo and Marvin Hagler to Gennady Golovkin and Carl Froch, we examine what creates extraordinary durability, why it eventually declines and whether boxing celebrates taking punishment too readily.

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Living the Boxer Lifestyle: Talent Means Nothing If You Don’t Live the Life

Talent can make you a world champion, but what happens between fights can define your career. From Andy Ruiz Jr and Ricky Hatton to Floyd Mayweather and Carl Froch, the boxer lifestyle is about far more than training camp.

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