First round boxing is about far more than landing punches. From training camp and the ring walk to the opening jab, fighters are constantly revealing and gathering information that could shape everything that follows.
What Does the First Round of a Boxing Match Actually Tell You? Read More »
Ten seconds is almost nothing until a boxer hits the canvas. We explore the psychology of the boxing ten count, why experienced fighters use every available second and what referees are really watching during a knockdown.
Why Does Ten Seconds Feel So Long When a Boxer Is Down? Read More »
We always see the winner celebrating, but what happens twenty metres down the corridor? From removing the gloves to facing family, checking the phone and leaving while the celebrations continue, we explore the rarely seen first hour after losing a boxing fight.
What Does the Losing Dressing Room Feel Like After Losing a Boxing Fight? Read More »
Anthony Joshua recovered from two first-round knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga, but his latest victory raised an important question. Has Joshua started to lose the punch resistance that every boxer fears losing? CMBoxing examines why punch resistance often fades before power, what causes it to decline, and whether recent performances against Prenga, Daniel Dubois and Andy Ruiz Jr. point towards a worrying trend.
Has Anthony Joshua Lost the One Thing Every Boxer Fears? Read More »
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.
Boxing Retirement: Why Do So Many Boxers Struggle to Walk Away? Read More »