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A tired boxer sits alone in the corner of a boxing ring after a fight, reflecting on retirement and the psychological challenge of walking away from the sport.

Boxing Retirement: Why Do So Many Boxers Struggle to Walk Away?

Joe Joyce’s latest defeat has reignited the debate around boxing retirement, but the bigger question isn’t when fighters should stop—it’s why so many struggle to walk away. From identity and routine to adrenaline and one last payday, we explore the psychological battle every boxer eventually faces.

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A boxing ring with a promoter's licence being stamped approved, symbolising the debate over whether boxing promoters should have to earn a licence before running professional events.

Should Boxing Promoters Have to Earn Their Licence?

Professional boxing has more promoters than ever before, but is that actually helping the sport? This opinion piece explores whether boxing promoters should have to earn their licence through higher standards, experience and accountability, while asking if too many competing promotional companies are making the biggest fights harder to make.

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Worn boxing gloves resting on the canvas of an empty boxing ring, symbolising the difficult decision to retire and the long-term risks faced by professional boxers.

When Is It Time to Walk Away? Joe Joyce Retirement and Boxing’s Toughest Decision

Joe Joyce retirement has sparked a wider debate about fighter safety, long-term health and whether boxing does enough to protect veterans from themselves before it’s too late.

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Joe Joyce looks dejected after defeat as questions grow over whether retirement is the right decision following another stoppage loss.

Joe Joyce Retirement Feels Inevitable After Another Painful Defeat

Joe Joyce’s latest stoppage defeat has reignited the debate over his future. After losing five of his last six fights, has the time come for the British heavyweight to retire? CMBoxing looks at why this defeat feels different and whether Joyce’s remarkable career has finally reached its conclusion.

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