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Prince Naseem Hamed portrait and action shot with Union Jack background and headline questioning Britain’s greatest boxer debate

Prince Naseem Hamed’s Claim: What Actually Defines Britain’s Greatest Boxer?

Prince Naseem Hamed says he’s Britain’s greatest boxer — but does his legacy really support that claim? This breakdown looks beyond the hype to examine the truth.

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Split-image boxing graphic showing a classic rivalry face-off on one side and modern fighters on the other with the headline “Does Boxing Still Create Genuine Rivalries?”

Does Boxing Still Create Genuine Rivalries?

Boxing’s greatest eras were built on legendary rivalries like Ali vs Frazier and Barrera vs Morales. But in the modern era of fragmented promoters and broadcasters, genuine rivalries may be harder to build. Does boxing still create them — or are they disappearing?

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Split-image of a packed boxing arena under bright lights contrasted with a dim archive room containing old belts, gloves and newspapers, symbolising big fights versus meaningful boxing fights

When Is a Fight Truly Meaningful — and When Is It Just Big?

Some fights sell out stadiums. Others shape eras. This analysis explores the difference between meaningful boxing fights and nights that are simply big.

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Katie Taylor stands in the boxing ring wearing multiple world title belts at Madison Square Garden, with historic boxing imagery in the background, symbolising her legacy as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Where Does Katie Taylor Rank Among Boxing’s Greatest of All Time?

If 2026 is Katie Taylor’s final year, where does she truly rank among boxing’s greatest of all time? A CMBoxing opinion piece on legacy, influence, and impact.

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“Black-and-white action shot of Mark Kaylor and Errol Christie trading punches during their famous 1985 British middleweight rivalry, capturing the intensity and raw emotion of a classic era of boxing.”

Mark Kaylor: A Fighter From a Real Era — And A Rivalry That Still Teaches Boxing a Lesson

A heartfelt tribute to British middleweight Mark Kaylor — a fighter built in a tougher era of boxing, defined by his unforgettable war with Errol Christie. A look back at the rivalry, the man, and why his legacy still hits hard today.

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