Boxing safety

Battle-worn boxer leaning on the ropes with a bloodied face under bright lights, highlighting the risks of toughness in boxing

Is Toughness Still One of Boxing’s Most Dangerous Qualities?

Toughness has always defined boxing — but it may also be one of its biggest risks. This article explores the fine line between resilience and long-term damage in modern boxing.

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A quiet, respectful tribute-style image showing black boxing gloves resting on a gym floor with soft, natural lighting, symbolising remembrance for a young boxer whose life was tragically cut short.

Gone Too Soon: The Tragic Death of Promising Boxer Josue David Hernandez

A moving tribute to 20-year-old prospect Josue David Hernandez, killed protecting his family before his pro debut. A reflection on his promise and the dangers fighters face beyond the ring.

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Cinematic landscape image of an empty boxing ring under a single spotlight with drug test paperwork on the apron, symbolising the Joseph Parker failed drugs test scandal.

Left, Right, and What We Know So Far: Joseph Parker Failed Drugs Test — And Boxing Is Running Out of Chances

Joseph Parker has failed a fight-day drugs test, with traces of a cocaine metabolite found in his A-sample.
This isn’t just another scandal — it’s a failure of safety, governance and fairness at the heart of British boxing.
What happens next matters for the whole sport.

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A cinematic night-time image of an ambulance with blue lights flashing, stopped behind a locked metal gate outside a large stadium. A suited figure stands on the other side of the gate, symbolising the tension behind the so-called “Ambulance-Gate” controversy.

The Truth Behind ‘Ambulance-Gate’

Chris Eubank Jr’s “Ambulance-Gate” accusation lit up social media — but behind the headlines lies a story of safety, reform and misunderstanding. CMBoxing breaks down how the British Boxing Board of Control’s post-Watson and Oliver medical rules make such claims impossible.

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Former WBO champion Heather Hardy stands outside a courthouse holding her world title belt aloft, symbolising her lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission over brain-injury negligence.

 Heather Hardy Sues New York Commission Over Brain-Injury Negligence

Former WBO champion Heather Hardy’s lawsuit against the New York Commission could redefine how boxing handles brain injury claims — but at what cost to the sport itself?

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