Boxing analysis

Bilal Fawaz pressures Eithan James during their British super-welterweight title fight in Birmingham.

Bilal Fawaz Retains His British Title – But Did Eithan James Make His Job Too Easy?

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?

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Ben Whittaker showboating with Prince Naseem Hamed and Dmitry Bivol highlighting the risks of his flamboyant boxing style.

Ben Whittaker Showboating: One Day the Show Is Going to Cost Him

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?

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Two boxers face off in a dramatic boxing ring, illustrating why boxing rematches can produce completely different results from the first fight.

Why Are Boxing Rematches Sometimes Completely Different From the First Fight?

Why do some boxing rematches produce completely different results? From Leonard–Durán to Lewis–Rahman and Taylor–Cameron, we explore how tactical adjustments, preparation and psychology can transform a rivalry.

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Two boxers face each other in defensive stances under dramatic arena lighting, illustrating the tactical challenge of boxing counter-punching.

Boxing Counter-Punching: What Happens When Nobody Wants to Throw First?

Some boxers look unbeatable when opponents attack, but what happens when nobody wants to throw first? Exploring the tactical dilemma of boxing counter-punching and why even defensive masters sometimes have to take the initiative.

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Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa boxing graphic featuring both fighters with the headline It's 2–0. We Don't Need a Trilogy.

Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa: It’s 2–0. We Don’t Need a Trilogy

Takuma Inoue has beaten Tenshin Nasukawa twice. Despite Nasukawa’s improved performance and seventh-round knockdown, does boxing really need another meeting? It’s 2–0. Time to move on.

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