Boxing Fan Opinion

A cinematic, digital photograph captures Ricky Hatton in boxing gear under a glowing blue moon — a dramatic nod to his iconic ring walk. The feature image is styled to represent the emotional and controversial nature of the Ricky Hatton comeback.

Ricky Hatton’s Comeback — Legend or Lunacy?

Ricky Hatton has announced a shocking comeback at the age of 47, with a fight set for December in Saudi Arabia. As a lifelong fan, I take a hard look at what’s driving this return — and whether it risks tarnishing a legendary legacy.

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A collage of four boxing action shots showing different fighters in the ring. The top row features boxers engaging in competitive exchanges, while the bottom row shows one-sided bouts suggestive of padded matchups. The image contrasts boxers fighting the best with those protecting an undefeated record. A visual critique of boxing's undefeated obsession.

Why Boxing’s ‘Protect the Record’ Culture Is Holding Back the Sport

When the ‘0’ Matters More Than the Fight Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not against boxers staying undefeated. What I am against is the hollow obsession with protecting that record above all else. This ‘boxing undefeated obsession’ that promoters, broadcasters, and even fighters have leaned into is stalling the sport — and

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EDDIE HEARN AND FRANK WARREN: GENUINE ALLIANCE OR FINANCIAL CONVENIENCE? Exploring the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration under DAZN – is it good for boxing, or just business?

Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren: Genuine Alliance or Financial Convenience?

It’s one of the most unexpected developments in British boxing this decade: the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration is real. Yes, after years of feuding, snide interviews, and promoter rivalry that’s spanned generations, Matchroom and Queensberry are now… working together. The reason? DAZN. That’s the glue holding this marriage of convenience together. If you’ve been

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