Boxing controversy

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua pictured alongside a WBA championship belt outside Cardiff's Principality Stadium, questioning their proposed world title fight.

Fury vs Joshua for a World Title? This Is Everything Wrong With Boxing

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could fight for the WBA heavyweight championship, but have either earned the opportunity? CMBoxing examines why attaching a world title to their lucrative showdown risks making a mockery of professional boxing.

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Dalton Smith celebrates retaining his WBC super-lightweight world title against Alberto Puello in a split-decision victory.

Dalton Smith Retains His World Title – Why Can’t Champions Win Ugly?

Dalton Smith retained his WBC super-lightweight title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello. But why do boxing fans struggle to appreciate a champion who finds a way to win ugly?

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Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa boxing graphic featuring both fighters with the headline It's 2–0. We Don't Need a Trilogy.

Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa: It’s 2–0. We Don’t Need a Trilogy

Takuma Inoue has beaten Tenshin Nasukawa twice. Despite Nasukawa’s improved performance and seventh-round knockdown, does boxing really need another meeting? It’s 2–0. Time to move on.

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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez feature image asking whether Romero was robbed or simply beaten in their close decision

Rolly Romero Calls Teofimo Lopez Defeat ‘Political’ – But Was He Really Robbed?

Rolly Romero called his defeat to Teofimo Lopez “political”, but was he really robbed? CMBoxing looks at the scorecards, Romero’s performance and why a fighter can experience a bout very differently from the judges scoring it.

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Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn clash during a heated press conference as security steps in ahead of their September world title fight, illustrating the debate around modern boxing rivalries.

Does Boxing Need Villains More Than Heroes? The Truth About Modern Boxing Rivalries

Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn’s latest confrontation has reignited the debate around boxing rivalries. But are modern press conference brawls genuine or simply another promotional tool? CMBoxing looks at where the line should be drawn.

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