Jai Opetaia has been stripped of the IBF cruiserweight title after agreeing to fight on a Zuffa Boxing card — but the story goes far beyond one belt. This decision raises bigger questions about power in the sport. Are sanctioning bodies protecting boxing’s structure, or trying to stop new players entering the game?
Jai Opetaia Stripped of IBF Title — What Zuffa Boxing Means for World Champions Read More »
Is modern boxing fragmented — or simply changing shape? From DAZN consolidation to Boxxer on the BBC, we examine the structural forces driving boxing industry evolution.
Is Boxing Entering a Fragmented Era — or Simply a New Model? Read More »
The term “mandatory” gets used constantly in boxing — but how does it really work? This breakdown explains boxing mandatory challenger rules, how they’re enforced, and why big-money fights sometimes jump the queue.
How Mandatory Challengers Actually Work in World Boxing Read More »
Boxing trust issues feel more normal than shocking. From glove accusations to disputed scorecards, has suspicion become part of the spectacle? CMBoxing examines whether controversy now fuels the sport as much as competition.
Has Boxing Normalised Distrust as Part of the Spectacle? Read More »
Glove rows, judging outrage and referee controversy all reveal the same issue — most fans don’t truly understand the rules. This CMBoxing feature breaks down why boxing rules explained properly could prevent the next wave of confusion.
Why Boxing’s Rulebook Is Still a Mystery to Most Fans Read More »