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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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Dana White pictured alongside a boxing ring during Zuffa Boxing’s debut event, with fighters in action under bright arena lights, reflecting the launch of Zuffa Boxing as a new but familiar presence in the sport.

Zuffa Boxing’s First Event: A New Player, But Not a Revolution

Zuffa Boxing’s debut event looked polished and professional, but beneath the production values lies a bigger question: does Dana White’s entry into boxing actually change anything?

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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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