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?
Bilal Fawaz Retains His British Title – But Did Eithan James Make His Job Too Easy? Read More »
Aaron McKenna has the chance to win the vacant IBF middleweight world title against Etinosa Oliha, but the fight could mean far more than becoming champion. With Katie Taylor potentially entering the final chapter of her legendary career, could McKenna become the next standard-bearer for Irish boxing?
Can Aaron McKenna Become the New Face of Irish Boxing? Read More »
Boxing unpredictability creates unforgettable moments, but it also makes building stars and rivalries harder than in any other major sport. Is boxing’s greatest strength also its biggest weakness?
Is Boxing’s Greatest Strength Also Its Biggest Weakness? Read More »
Modern boxing celebrates multi-weight champions, but has it forgotten the value of long-term dominance in a single division? We examine whether boxing weight divisions have changed how greatness is measured.
When Did Boxing Stop Creating Specialists? Read More »
Errol Spence Jr has officially retired following his defeat to Tim Tszyu, ending one of the finest welterweight careers of the modern era. This CMBoxing opinion piece looks beyond his final fights to examine his legacy, remarkable comeback from a life-threatening car crash, and why knowing when to retire is one of boxing’s hardest decisions.
Errol Spence Jr: A Champion Who Knew When It Was Time Read More »