How did boxing end up with four world champions in every weight division? We explore the history of boxing world titles, the rise of the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, and whether the sport could ever return to one recognised champion per division.
How Did Boxing Become a Sport With Four World Champions? Read More »
Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez is a fight that genuinely excites me. Their styles could produce a defining rivalry, but Jack Catterall’s mandatory opportunity raises an important question: should a world championship belt stand in the way of a great fight?
Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: A Rivalry Boxing Desperately Needs? Read More »
The more boxing fans understand about the sport, the harder it can become to simply enjoy a fight. From promotional politics and mandatory challengers to scorecards, rankings and career consequences, does knowing too much about boxing eventually change the fight-night experience?
Does Knowing Too Much About Boxing Make It Harder to Enjoy? Read More »
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is supposedly signed, but arguments over money and moving the fight from Britain to New York continue. Has Saudi investment gained too much influence over British boxing?
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: How Can a Signed Fight Still Be This Complicated? Read More »
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.
Should Boxing Promoters Have to Earn Their Licence? Read More »