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An empty water bottle and a white towel rest on the apron of a dimly lit boxing ring, symbolising exhaustion and rehydration limits.”

The Weight of History: Rehydration, Clauses and Excuses

The Eubank Benn rehydration clause returns despite both fighters being hospitalised after April’s bout. CMBoxing breaks down what went wrong, why the clause remains controversial, and what it really says about fairness, health and control in modern boxing.

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A cinematic night-time image of an ambulance with blue lights flashing, stopped behind a locked metal gate outside a large stadium. A suited figure stands on the other side of the gate, symbolising the tension behind the so-called “Ambulance-Gate” controversy.

The Truth Behind ‘Ambulance-Gate’

Chris Eubank Jr’s “Ambulance-Gate” accusation lit up social media — but behind the headlines lies a story of safety, reform and misunderstanding. CMBoxing breaks down how the British Boxing Board of Control’s post-Watson and Oliver medical rules make such claims impossible.

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“A vintage 1990s-style boxing poster showing a red and blue glove facing off inside an old television frame with bold text reading ‘Legacy vs Hype,’ symbolising nostalgia, rivalry, and spectacle in boxing.”

The Real Beef: Rivalry or Marketing Masterclass?

When Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet again, is it real rivalry or just smart marketing? In The Real Beef: Rivalry or Marketing Masterclass?, we look beyond the recycled trash talk to ask whether fans are watching genuine bad blood — or another pay-per-view nostalgia act built on legacy and hype.

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The Fights We’re Not Getting: How Caution Is Killing the Sport

Too many of boxing’s biggest fights never happen — and it’s not because of promoters or judging. It’s fear. Fighters are protecting their records, not their legacy. In this CMBoxing exclusive, we look at how caution is killing the sport, and why fans deserve better.

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A lone boxer sits on a stool in a dimly lit gym, head bowed under a single spotlight, symbolising the loneliness and lack of loyalty in boxing.”

No Loyalty in Boxing — and That’s the Truth

Loyalty in boxing is a myth. From trainers to promoters, the love fades fast when the wins stop. This honest piece breaks down the sport’s harsh reality — and why true loyalty rarely survives defeat.

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