boxing matchmaking

Young boxer celebrating victory on one side of a split image while the same fighter sits bruised and defeated in the corner on the other, symbolising the highs and lows of boxing prospect development.

When Hype Meets Reality: Why Some Prospects Plateau Early

Why do some promising fighters plateau once the hype fades? This piece examines boxing prospect development through the careers of David Price and Campbell Hatton.

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Are British Heavyweights Finally Taking Risks Again?

For years, one of the biggest criticisms aimed at the domestic scene has been simple: too much protection, not enough jeopardy. British heavyweight boxing risks used to be the norm. Now they feel like exceptions. This week’s announcement of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois for 2026 has people talking about bravery again. Two dangerous punchers.

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Boxing feature image showing a wounded young boxer in the corner, a championship belt balanced on an hourglass, and an older fighter beside a clock, symbolising poor boxing title shot timing

What Boxing Gets Wrong About Timing a Title Shot

Timing is everything in boxing — yet it’s one of the areas the sport consistently gets wrong. From rushed contenders to wasted prime years, poor title shot timing quietly ruins careers.

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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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Empty boxing arena with a dimly lit ring and worn gloves hanging in the foreground, symbolising boxing’s repeated mistakes around poor matchmaking, rising ticket prices and declining fan attendance.

Why Boxing Never Learns From Its Own Mistakes

Boxing has a long history — yet it refuses to learn from it. From lazy matchmaking to pricing fans out of arenas, the same mistakes keep repeating. Here’s why the sport never adapts.

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