Boxing Prospects

Split-image showing a grassroots boxing gym on one side and a large arena fight going viral on big screens, illustrating the debate around boxing career building versus chasing moments.

Is Boxing Still Building Careers — or Just Moments?

Modern boxing feels faster and louder than ever — but is it still building long-term careers, or just chasing viral moments? This Sunday CMBoxing piece breaks down how promoters shape fighters in 2026.

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A young professional boxer sits exhausted on his stool after his debut fight as his opponent is declared the winner under bright arena lights, highlighting the pressure placed on boxing debutants.

Are We Expecting Too Much From Debutants in Modern Boxing?

Modern boxing expects debutants to impress instantly. Using Derrick Osadolor’s debut as a case study, this article questions whether early hype and TV exposure are doing more harm than good.

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Francesca Hennessy faces WBC bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson in a promotional image highlighting Hennessy’s rise into Francesca Hennessy WBC title contention against a multi-belt world champion.

Is Francesca Hennessy Ready for the WBC World Stage?

Francesca Hennessy has become WBC bantamweight mandatory in just eight fights. But with a multi-belt champion waiting, is the step-up coming too soon?

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Split boxing ring image showing famous veteran fighters facing younger prospects under bright lights, illustrating the boxing familiar names problem and how nostalgia-driven matchups stall division progress.

Why Boxing Keeps Confusing Familiar Names With Meaningful Progress

Boxing’s growing reliance on familiar names over genuine momentum is stalling divisions and frustrating fans. This CMBoxing opinion piece examines why nostalgia keeps winning — and what it’s costing the sport.

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A dimly lit boxing ring under bright arena lights with “The Next Generation” written across the blue canvas, symbolising the rise of boxing’s new generation.

The Next Generation Rises: How Baraou, Zayas and Boots Ennis Are Redefining Boxing’s Landscape

Boxing’s new generation is finally here — Baraou, Zayas, and Ennis are leading a global shift that’s redefining the sport’s future. From Berlin to Puerto Rico to Philadelphia, the next wave of champions is ready to take over.

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