Boxing is drowning in belts — and fans are fed up. With over 60 world titles in circulation, the sport’s lost its clarity and credibility. This post takes aim at the politics, promoters, and sanctioning fees fuelling the madness, and asks if one true champion per division is still possible in today’s fractured fight game.
Boxing Has Too Many Belts — Why Aren’t We Fighting for Sanity? Read More »
The WBO has confirmed it’s received a petition to allow Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois to go ahead next—effectively bypassing the current WBO mandatory, Joseph Parker. Read the full story on Sky Sports. Now, let’s be clear—Usyk’s not avoiding competition. Far from it. He’s the unified heavyweight champion, holding three of the four major belts:
Usyk vs Dubois Petition: Fair Play or Farce? Read More »
It’s one of the most unexpected developments in British boxing this decade: the Eddie Hearn Frank Warren collaboration is real. Yes, after years of feuding, snide interviews, and promoter rivalry that’s spanned generations, Matchroom and Queensberry are now… working together. The reason? DAZN. That’s the glue holding this marriage of convenience together. If you’ve been
Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren: Genuine Alliance or Financial Convenience? Read More »
Let’s be honest – boxing interim titles have become a bit of a joke. Once upon a time, winning a belt meant you were the best. Now? You might just be one of five people holding a version of the same title. Confused? So are fans. Too Many Belts, Too Little Clarity You’ve got your
The Problem with Interim Titles: Are They Watering Down the Sport? Read More »
Boxing has always been a sport of change, but the boxing evolution in 2020 has taken things to a whole new level. From the rise of social media-driven promotions to crossover fights involving YouTubers and UFC stars, the sport is shifting in ways no one could have predicted. Is this evolution good for boxing, or
Boxing Evolution 2020: How the Sport is Changing in the New Decade Read More »