Boxing rematches

Dalton Smith celebrates retaining his WBC super-lightweight world title against Alberto Puello in a split-decision victory.

Dalton Smith Retains His World Title – Why Can’t Champions Win Ugly?

Dalton Smith retained his WBC super-lightweight title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello. But why do boxing fans struggle to appreciate a champion who finds a way to win ugly?

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Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk face each other in a promotional graphic questioning the need for Dubois vs Usyk 3 after two stoppage defeats.

Dubois vs Usyk 3: Why Does Boxing Need a Trilogy Nobody Is Asking For?

Daniel Dubois wants a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, despite being stopped twice by the Ukrainian. With their controversial first encounter already settled by a decisive Wembley rematch, is there any justification for another meeting? CMBoxing questions whether ambition alone is enough to warrant a trilogy.

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Two boxers face off in a dramatic boxing ring, illustrating why boxing rematches can produce completely different results from the first fight.

Why Are Boxing Rematches Sometimes Completely Different From the First Fight?

Why do some boxing rematches produce completely different results? From Leonard–Durán to Lewis–Rahman and Taylor–Cameron, we explore how tactical adjustments, preparation and psychology can transform a rivalry.

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Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa boxing graphic featuring both fighters with the headline It's 2–0. We Don't Need a Trilogy.

Takuma Inoue vs Tenshin Nasukawa: It’s 2–0. We Don’t Need a Trilogy

Takuma Inoue has beaten Tenshin Nasukawa twice. Despite Nasukawa’s improved performance and seventh-round knockdown, does boxing really need another meeting? It’s 2–0. Time to move on.

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Pierce O'Leary exchanges punches with Mark Chamberlain during their dramatic fight in Dublin that showed how defeat can sometimes enhance a fighter's reputation.

Can Defeat Sometimes Say More Than Victory?

Pierce O’Leary suffered the first defeat of his professional career against Mark Chamberlain, but the result only tells part of the story. His courage, resilience and refusal to give in may have enhanced his reputation, proving that some defeats reveal far more about a fighter than another comfortable victory ever could.

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