Boxing Opinion

A respectful tribute image of American featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp in the ring, commemorating her life and career following her tragic death at the age of 26.

Remembering Hannah Rapp: Boxing Mourns One of Its Own

The death of Hannah Rapp has shocked the boxing community. We remember the American featherweight’s life, career and the lasting impact she made on the sport at just 26 years old.

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A symbolic boxing image featuring a champion and a rising contender standing either side of a boxing ring, representing courage, legacy and the pursuit of boxing greatness.

Boxing Greatness Is About More Than Titles and Unbeaten Records

What defines boxing greatness? From Oleksandr Usyk’s fearless career choices to rising stars willing to take real risks, discover why history remembers courage more than perfect records.

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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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