Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at 46 and fought Mario Barrios to a controversial draw — in a full WBC world title fight. This post explores what the result really says about the welterweight division in 2025, the state of modern boxing, and whether Pacquiao should fight again.
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The Harsh Reality Behind the Glitz When most people think of boxing, they picture the bright lights of Las Vegas, the roar of a packed O2, or the money-spinning pay-per-view blockbusters featuring names like Canelo, Usyk or Anthony Joshua. But beneath the surface — far away from the glitz and glamour — lies a harsher
Do Boxers Need a Union? Time to Rethink the Fighter-Promoter Balance Read More »
Let’s be honest — sauna use before the scales has always been boxing’s open secret. But now, Chris Eubank Jr has been hauled before the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) after allegedly using a banned sauna suit to cut weight ahead of his catchweight bout with Conor Benn. The irony? Despite going to extreme
Boxing Towel Stoppages: When Should the Corner Step In? In boxing, there’s a brutal beauty to perseverance — the warrior spirit that keeps fighters pushing when their bodies scream for mercy. But that same spirit can be dangerous. Fighters rarely quit. That’s why we need boxing towel stoppages — because the corner is there to
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The WBA 15-round proposal has sparked debate across the boxing world. Many of the greatest fights in history—from Muhammad Ali’s legendary wars to the brutal classics immortalised in Raging Bull—were fought over 15 rounds. There’s no doubt those fights helped shape the sport and cement its legacy, but does that mean we should bring them
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