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Are Fighters Staying Active Enough in Modern Boxing?

Top fighters now compete less often than in previous eras. This article looks at modern boxing activity levels, why fighters are less active, and how inactivity affects rankings, titles and fan interest.

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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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Anthony Cacace celebrates his world title win with the belt over his shoulder after defeating Jazza Dickens at super-featherweight

Anthony Cacace World Title Win — What Comes Next at Super-Featherweight?

Anthony Cacace became a two-time world champion after beating Jazza Dickens in Dublin, but what comes next at super-featherweight? We look at his options, the strength of the 130lb division, and how this result affects the world title picture.

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Promotional image for Abass Baraou’s first title defence in Berlin. The WBA championship belt sits proudly in the centre of a boxing ring, flanked by German flags on either side under bright arena lights, symbolising his homecoming world title defence.

 Abass Baraou Announces First Title Defence for December in Berlin

Abass Baraou will make his first WBA super-welterweight title defence in Berlin on 7 December. With critics calling him a “paper champion”, this homecoming bout could define his legacy — and prove whether he’s the real deal at 154 lbs.

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Digital cinematic image of Abass Baraou champion, standing shirtless under dramatic arena lights, holding the WBA super-welterweight title belt aloft with determination, symbolising his elevation to full champion.

Abass Baraou Elevated to WBA Super-Welterweight Champion — Does He Earn the Belt?

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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