Boxing Commentary

A cinematic, dramatic landscape image of a lone boxer standing in the centre of a dimly lit ring under a single spotlight, symbolising the fights boxing fans never get to see — representing “boxing avoided fights.”

The Fights We’re Not Getting: How Caution Is Killing the Sport

Too many of boxing’s biggest fights never happen — and it’s not because of promoters or judging. It’s fear. Fighters are protecting their records, not their legacy. In this CMBoxing exclusive, we look at how caution is killing the sport, and why fans deserve better.

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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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White-Collar Boxing: Expanding Reach or Diluting the Sport?

White-collar boxing is booming — but is it growing the sport or blurring the lines of legitimacy? From safety concerns to grassroots benefits, we explore the real impact of everyday professionals stepping into the ring.

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A cinematic, digital image shows Oleksandr Usyk landing a powerful left hook on Daniel Dubois in a dramatic, spotlight-lit boxing ring, with bold yellow headline text reading, "USYK DEMOLISHES DUBOIS IN FIVE — DID ANYONE NOT SEE THIS COMING?"

Usyk Demolishes Dubois in Five — Did Anyone Not See This Coming?

Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in five rounds — and no, it wasn’t a shock. In this follow-up to Saturday’s blog, I break down the one-sided fight and ask what this says about the state of boxing today.

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A high-resolution action shot of two professional boxers mid-fight, with one repeatedly looking to land a right hook while neglecting defence and other punch options. The image highlights one of the most overrated boxing techniques — the overused hook — as the opponent easily blocks it, exposing the punch’s limitations in elite competition.

Title: The Most Overrated Punch in Boxing Today

The Problem with the Knockout Obsession Let’s get one thing straight from the start: a good punch is a good punch. If it lands clean and does the job, there’s not a boxer alive who’s going to complain. But that doesn’t mean all punches are equal — and it definitely doesn’t mean they’re all as

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