Boxing Politics

A brass balance scale inside a dimly lit boxing ring, one side holding black leather boxing gloves, the other side stacked with bundles of cash, symbolising the tension between sport and money in boxing rankings.

Pound-for-Pound Politics: Crawford at #1, But Do Rankings Even Matter?

Terence Crawford is now #1 pound-for-pound after beating Canelo, but do rankings — mythical or official — really mean anything in today’s boxing world?

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Sex Testing in Boxing: Fair Play or Unfair Stigma?

World Boxing’s decision to introduce Y-chromosome testing for female fighters at the Liverpool Championships has opened up another storm. Some are calling it overdue. Others see it as a step backwards for women’s boxing. Either way, it’s lit a fire under the boxing sex testing debate that has been bubbling for years. This isn’t new

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A boxer stands in the ring holding four championship belts across his chest and waist, with the headline “Undisputed Titles Rarely Mean Clear Paths” above him, symbolising the heavy burden of being an undisputed champion.

Undisputed Titles Rarely Mean Clear Paths

Becoming undisputed is boxing’s ultimate dream — but it doesn’t guarantee clarity. From politics and promoters to sanctioning fees, we explore the true burden champions like Crawford and Usyk face once they’ve climbed the mountain.

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Confirmed: Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley Booked for October 25 at The O2

Confirmed: Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley Booked for October 25 at The O2

Parker vs Wardley is on. Parker Wardley confirmed for 25 October at The O2, with interim stakes and heavyweight politics all over it. Styles should click; the meaning is up for debate.

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Lovlina Borgohain Speaks Out: Gender Bias in Indian Boxing Exposed

Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has accused a senior Boxing Federation of India official of telling her to “shut up” and follow orders. In this opinion piece, we explore what her claims reveal about gender bias in Indian boxing — and why her stand could change the game for women’s sport in the country.

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