Boxing has always been a sport where equality and toughness are admired. Yet, here we are in 2025, and elite female boxers are still fighting 10 two-minute rounds instead of the standard 12 three-minute rounds their male counterparts enjoy. Honestly, what’s going on here? Let’s talk openly about why women’s boxing deserves 3-minute rounds and […]
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Claressa Shields’ marijuana suspension has sparked a fresh debate about cannabis use in professional boxing. The three-weight world champion recently tested positive for marijuana, leading to a suspension by the relevant athletic commission. But in a time when cannabis is legal in many places, should athletes still be penalised for using it? Some argue that
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A Groundbreaking Moment for Ghanaian Boxing Boxing has long been a male-dominated sport in Ghana, producing legends like Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joshua Clottey. However, for years, women’s boxing struggled to gain recognition. That changed with Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey, who defied the odds to become Ghana’s first female world boxing champion. To be completely
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There’s no question that the Saudi Arabia boxing event delivered some incredible fights. Fans witnessed high-level boxing, exciting performances, and big-name fighters stepping into the ring. But while the action inside the ring lived up to expectations, what happened behind the scenes has raised some serious questions. Two fighters, Daniel Dubois and Floyd Schofield, pulled
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Boxing is one of the toughest sports on the planet. Fighters put their bodies—and sometimes their lives—on the line every time they step into the ring. Yet, despite the blood, sweat, and tears, many boxers retire with little financial security, no safety net, and often, serious health issues. While some fighters earn millions, most don’t,
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