boxing governance

Landscape political illustration of Gennady Golovkin standing at a podium in a suit and red tie, delivering a serious address with Olympic rings behind him and shadowy silhouettes of officials shaking hands, symbolising governance issues, backroom deals, and the uncertain future of Olympic boxing.

Can Gennady Golovkin Really Save Olympic Boxing?

Gennady Golovkin is now World Boxing president — but can even a legend fix Olympic boxing after a decade of chaos? This deep-dive asks whether Golovkin and Pacquiao can deliver real reform, or if the sport is just hiding behind big names while corruption and circus fights drag it further into decline.

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“Dramatic boardroom scene where one boxer hands over a championship belt to another, with an empty boxing ring in the background, symbolising Oleksandr Usyk vacating the WBO title and Fabio Wardley being elevated to champion.”

Usyk Drops the WBO Belt — and This Is Exactly Why Interim Titles Exist (Even If I Hate Them)

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBO heavyweight title, elevating Fabio Wardley to champion. But without his big night vs Usyk, questions remain. Here’s why interim titles matter more than we like to admit.

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An empty water bottle and a white towel rest on the apron of a dimly lit boxing ring, symbolising exhaustion and rehydration limits.”

The Weight of History: Rehydration, Clauses and Excuses

The Eubank Benn rehydration clause returns despite both fighters being hospitalised after April’s bout. CMBoxing breaks down what went wrong, why the clause remains controversial, and what it really says about fairness, health and control in modern boxing.

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Manny Pacquiao standing in a conference room beside the International Boxing Association (IBA) logo, wearing a navy suit and red tie, symbolising reform, leadership, and transparency in world boxing after years of corruption scandals.”

Can Pacquiao Actually Clean Up Boxing — or Is It Just Optics?

Manny Pacquiao’s appointment as IBA Vice President promises reform — but can he really clean up a sport that’s been riddled with corruption and chaos for years? With his political background and fighter’s mentality, Pacquiao might just be the rare figure who can bridge both worlds — if the IBA truly lets him lead.

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Two boxers face off in a brightly lit ring, while shadowy figures in suits loom in the dark background, symbolising the glamour and corruption in boxing.

The Cartel’s Fist: The Ugly Truth McGuigan Dares Us to Confront

Barry McGuigan warns that the Kinahan cartel’s shadow still hangs over boxing. From shady advisers to corrupt judging, we look at the ugly truth behind the sport’s glamour — and why integrity is on the line.

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