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Why Some Prospects Look Like Future Champions — Until They Step Up

Many prospects look like future world champions early in their careers, but the jump in level often exposes how big the gap really is. A look at why boxing prospects hype doesn’t always survive the step up.

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Naoya Inoue handing back the WBC championship belt to an opponent in a dramatic, empty stadium setting, as several featherweight contenders look on from the background, symbolising his move to featherweight.

Naoya Inoue Vacates WBC Belt — Featherweight Switch Imminent?

Naoya Inoue has officially vacated his WBC super-bantamweight belt, fuelling talk of a featherweight move. But can his trademark power hold up at 126lbs? CMBoxing takes a closer look.

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Riyadh city skyline at night representing the setting for the Whyte vs Itauma preview

Dillian Whyte vs Moses Itauma: Youth vs Experience in Riyadh

Dillian Whyte returns on 16 August to face rising prospect Moses Itauma in Saudi Arabia. But is this a comeback — or a curtain call? This Whyte vs Itauma preview breaks down why the matchup is so bizarre, what’s really at stake, and who has more to lose.

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A dramatic digital image featuring worn red boxing gloves hanging against a dark, moody background, with bold white text reading "Josh Taylor Retires" — visually symbolising the moment of Josh Taylor retirement from boxing.

Josh Taylor Retires — A Warrior Walks Away, But What’s the Legacy?

Josh Taylor has announced his retirement at 33, ending a career that saw him crowned undisputed super-lightweight champion. But after controversy, injuries, and back-to-back defeats, how will fans really remember him? A Scottish great — or a career that faded too fast?

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A dramatic digital image featuring Tyson Fury, a heavyweight boxer, with stormy lighting and bold headline text reading “Tyson Fury: Retiring Again… and Again… and Again”, highlighting the ongoing Tyson Fury retirement saga.

Tyson Fury: Retiring Again… and Again… and Again

Tyson Fury has “retired” yet again — but this latest one barely lasted a week. With his Instagram back online and a 2026 Usyk trilogy confirmed, we ask: does Tyson Fury retirement talk mean anything anymore?

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