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Home advantage boxing illustrated by a home fighter raising his glove as a packed arena crowd celebrates behind him.

Why Does the Home Fighter Seem to Grow an Extra Gear?

Home advantage in boxing shouldn’t really exist, yet a roaring crowd can transform the atmosphere of a fight. From giving an exhausted boxer another psychological lift to potentially shaping how close rounds are perceived, CMBoxing explores why fighting at home can make such a difference.

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Boxing fan watching a fight while thinking about rankings, mandatory challengers, purse splits and boxing politics.

Does Knowing Too Much About Boxing Make It Harder to Enjoy?

The more boxing fans understand about the sport, the harder it can become to simply enjoy a fight. From promotional politics and mandatory challengers to scorecards, rankings and career consequences, does knowing too much about boxing eventually change the fight-night experience?

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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez feature image asking whether Romero was robbed or simply beaten in their close decision

Rolly Romero Calls Teofimo Lopez Defeat ‘Political’ – But Was He Really Robbed?

Rolly Romero called his defeat to Teofimo Lopez “political”, but was he really robbed? CMBoxing looks at the scorecards, Romero’s performance and why a fighter can experience a bout very differently from the judges scoring it.

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Are Close Decisions Becoming More Common — Or Just More Controversial?

Are Close Decisions Becoming More Common — Or Just More Controversial?

Boxing close decisions are sparking more debate than ever — but are they actually increasing, or are fans just scrutinising them more closely?

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