boxing development

Split-image showing a grassroots boxing gym on one side and a large arena fight going viral on big screens, illustrating the debate around boxing career building versus chasing moments.

Is Boxing Still Building Careers — or Just Moments?

Modern boxing feels faster and louder than ever — but is it still building long-term careers, or just chasing viral moments? This Sunday CMBoxing piece breaks down how promoters shape fighters in 2026.

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A young professional boxer sits exhausted on his stool after his debut fight as his opponent is declared the winner under bright arena lights, highlighting the pressure placed on boxing debutants.

Are We Expecting Too Much From Debutants in Modern Boxing?

Modern boxing expects debutants to impress instantly. Using Derrick Osadolor’s debut as a case study, this article questions whether early hype and TV exposure are doing more harm than good.

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Split-screen boxing image showing two contrasting corners: left side with a fighter celebrating victory as his trainer lifts his arms, right side with a defeated boxer sitting on the stool while his trainer stands over him, creating a visual metaphor for the disposable era of trainers.

Are Trainers Becoming Too Replaceable? The New Disposable Era of Boxing Corners

Boxers change trainers more than gloves these days — one bad night and the coach gets the blame. Has boxing forgotten the value of long-term development? We break down the new disposable era of corner teams and why loyalty is becoming a dying art.

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Cinematic boxing ring spotlight with microphone symbolising boxing prospect hype and media pressure.

Heavyweight Hype Machine: Are Promoters Fast-Tracking Futures at a Cost?

Moses Itauma’s explosive KO over Dillian Whyte has reignited a long-running debate: are promoters piling too much pressure on young fighters too soon? From heavyweights to lighter divisions, boxing prospect hype has created more casualties than champions — with Campbell Hatton’s story a recent reminder of what happens when development is sacrificed for quick headlines.

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Galal Yafai boxing – British flyweight contender on the rise in 2024”

Galal Yafai: Navigating the Rocky Road to Boxing Greatness

It’s been a slow-burning start for Galal Yafai since turning professional — not disastrous, but not quite explosive either. He’s unbeaten, talented, and clearly going places. But for a fighter signed to Matchroom straight out of the Olympics, the journey so far has felt… muted. What’s Slowing Galal Yafai Down? Injuries haven’t helped. Nor has

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