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Dark cinematic landscape shot of two silhouetted boxers facing each other in a ring under a single overhead spotlight, symbolising the looming but delayed welterweight showdown between Devin Haney and Conor Benn.

Haney’s Win and the Benn Problem: What It Means for Conor Benn

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Devin Haney’s welterweight debut raised more questions than answers — and it changes everything for the Haney Benn welterweight future. With both men fighting in November, this showdown can’t happen until late 2026 at the earliest. But stylistically, Benn might now be catching Haney at the perfect time. Here’s what the performance and the politics really mean.

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A silhouette of a boxer controlled by marionette strings in fighting stance, standing under circus tent spotlights with red and orange stripes, symbolising the exhibition boxing controversy and the sport’s slide into spectacle.

Exhibitions, Weight Gaps and Circus Rules: Are Fans Finally Tired?

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Exhibition boxing is back in the headlines with Paul vs Davis — but with weight gaps, circus rules and no real stakes, are fans finally running out of patience?

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What’s Next for Dillian Whyte After That 119-Second KO?

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Dillian Whyte’s devastating 119-second defeat to Moses Itauma has left big questions hanging over his career. Is it finally time for the “Body Snatcher” to retire, or could he still play a role as a gatekeeper in British boxing? We break down the possible paths ahead and what the Dillian Whyte future might hold.

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Savannah Marshall’s Setback — But Should There Be a Rematch?

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Savannah Marshall’s split decision loss to Shadasia Green has divided fans — was it a fair result or a missed opportunity? I break down the fight, why Marshall faded late, and whether a rematch should be next.

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Algerian female boxer stands in a spotlight-filled arena wearing red gloves and a green vest, with two Algerian flags on her arm. Bold text reads ‘Imane Khelif Controversy: Gender Testing and Fairness in Boxing.’ This image represents the ongoing debate around Imane Khelif gender testing and fairness in women’s boxing.”

Imane Khelif Controversy: Gender Testing and Fairness in Boxing

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The controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has once again thrust boxing into the centre of a much wider societal debate. After being barred from the upcoming Eindhoven Box Cup, Khelif has been told she must undergo mandatory sex testing under new eligibility rules introduced by World Boxing — the recently IOC-recognised rival to the

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