Boxing credibility

Boxing referee stepping between two fighters during a close-range exchange, highlighting the role of officiating and trust in boxing outcomes

When Fighters Stop Trusting the Sport

When fighters lose trust in boxing, the damage goes far beyond one controversial decision. From referees shaping fights through interpretation to silence from commissions afterwards, this piece explores how belief in the sport quietly erodes — and why once that trust is gone, it rarely comes back.

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Three professional boxing judges seated at ringside scoring a fight during a major bout, illustrating how boxing judges are selected and score contests

How Are Judges Chosen for Major Boxing Fights?

Who really decides the outcome of a boxing match? This CMBoxing explainer pulls back the curtain on boxing judges selection — how judges are appointed in the UK and internationally, why familiar names dominate big cards, and whether the system protects the sport’s credibility or quietly puts it at risk.

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Split boxing ring image showing famous veteran fighters facing younger prospects under bright lights, illustrating the boxing familiar names problem and how nostalgia-driven matchups stall division progress.

Why Boxing Keeps Confusing Familiar Names With Meaningful Progress

Boxing’s growing reliance on familiar names over genuine momentum is stalling divisions and frustrating fans. This CMBoxing opinion piece examines why nostalgia keeps winning — and what it’s costing the sport.

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“Cinematic boxing ring under a circus big top tent, lit dramatically with spotlights cutting through smoke, symbolising boxing as a circus spectacle.”

Mayweather vs Tyson Exhibit: Nostalgia or Trend-Setting Spectacle?

A Match-Up That Makes No Sense So it’s official: Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are stepping into the ring for a Mayweather Tyson exhibition in 2026. And honestly? I’ve had enough of this circus. If I wanted to watch a circus, I’d buy a ticket. If I wanted to see an athlete take on

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A digital cinematic image of a generic male boxer holding up all four championship belts in a dramatic arena setting, symbolising undisputed boxing titles.

Do Fans Even Care if Someone’s Undisputed?

Being undisputed used to mean everything — but in today’s fragmented boxing world, does it still matter? This post explores whether undisputed boxing titles still carry weight with fans, or if the sport’s obsession with belts has become more of a distraction than a dream.

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