Abass Baraou has been elevated to WBA super-welterweight champion after Terence Crawford vacated. But does this belt carry real weight, or will Baraou be seen as a paper champion until he proves himself in the ring?
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Boxing is drowning in belts — and fans are fed up. With over 60 world titles in circulation, the sport’s lost its clarity and credibility. This post takes aim at the politics, promoters, and sanctioning fees fuelling the madness, and asks if one true champion per division is still possible in today’s fractured fight game.
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There’ll Never Be Another Big George Let’s be honest—when it comes to heavyweight boxing legends, George Foreman is right up there with the very best. This George Foreman tribute isn’t just about the belts he won—it’s about the journey, the comebacks, and the legacy that stretches far beyond the ropes. In my opinion, George Foreman
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Claressa Shields’ marijuana suspension has sparked a fresh debate about cannabis use in professional boxing. The three-weight world champion recently tested positive for marijuana, leading to a suspension by the relevant athletic commission. But in a time when cannabis is legal in many places, should athletes still be penalised for using it? Some argue that
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A Groundbreaking Moment for Ghanaian Boxing Boxing has long been a male-dominated sport in Ghana, producing legends like Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joshua Clottey. However, for years, women’s boxing struggled to gain recognition. That changed with Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey, who defied the odds to become Ghana’s first female world boxing champion. To be completely
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