Boxing controversy

Sam Eggington and Ben Cutler clash in a dramatic boxing rematch, with Eggington throwing a powerful right hand under stormy skies — a cinematic depiction of the Eggington Cutler rematch.

Eggington vs Cutler II: WBC Orders a Do-Over — Is It Justified?

The WBC has stepped in to order a rematch between Sam Eggington and Ben Cutler after controversy clouded their first meeting. But was it the right decision — and who really stands to gain from it? Let’s be honest — not every rematch ordered by a sanctioning body feels necessary. Some are pure politics, some […]

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"Two elite female boxers battling in a brightly lit ring at Madison Square Garden, surrounded by a cheering crowd, with a banner reading 'Women’s Boxing Deserves 3-Minute Rounds' — highlighting the call for equality in women’s boxing 3-minute rounds."

Women’s Boxing Deserves 3-Minute Rounds — Here’s Why

Boxing has always been a sport where equality and toughness are admired. Yet, here we are in 2025, and elite female boxers are still fighting 10 two-minute rounds instead of the standard 12 three-minute rounds their male counterparts enjoy. Honestly, what’s going on here? Let’s talk openly about why women’s boxing deserves 3-minute rounds and

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A dramatic digital illustration of Claressa Shields standing in a boxing ring, looking determined but contemplative. A shadowy suspension notice looms behind her, symbolizing her recent ban. Faint cannabis leaves blend into the background, representing the controversy surrounding Claressa Shields' marijuana suspension. The setting is a professional boxing arena with bright overhead lights, capturing the tension and debate over marijuana regulations in boxing.

Claressa Shields’ Suspension: Navigating Marijuana Regulations in Boxing

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 dramatic boxing ring under bright spotlights with two silhouetted boxers facing off, surrounded by an abstract collage of newspaper headlines and boxing gloves. The background features faded images of famous boxers with question marks over their faces, symbolizing the debate about the most overrated boxers of all time."

Top 10 Most Overrated Boxers of All Time: Legends or Just Hype?

Last week, we took a deep dive into the top 10 most underrated boxers in history—the fighters who never got the credit they deserved. But today, we’re flipping the script. This is going to be a controversial list, but these are the boxers who, despite their fame and accolades, might not have lived up to

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Celebrity stepping out of a luxurious limousine onto a red carpet leading into a brightly lit boxing ring, surrounded by an energetic crowd in a vibrant arena, symbolising the glitz and spectacle of Misfits Boxing.

The Rise of Misfits Boxing: A New Era or Just a Fad?

Boxing has found itself in uncharted territory with the meteoric rise of Misfits Boxing—an unconventional fusion of influencers, celebrities, and, occasionally, actual fighters stepping into the ring. While some see it as a bold new chapter for the sport, others (myself included) argue that it’s undermining everything boxing stands for. To make sense of the

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