Boxing safety

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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Split-screen promotional image contrasting Queensberry rules boxing versus bare-knuckle fighting, with a gloved boxer on the left and James DeGale bare-fisted on the right, separated by a bold “VS” in the middle.

DeGale’s Bare-Knuckle Debut: The Glory, the Grit, the Limits

James DeGale’s bare-knuckle boxing debut sparked debate with fouls, chaos and brutal exchanges. But after a decorated Queensberry career, should legends even step into a sport banned once for safety reasons? We look at the glory, the grit, and the limits.

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A cinematic split-image of a businessman in a suit on one side and the same man in a boxing ring wearing gloves, symbolising the white-collar boxing impact.

White-Collar Boxing: Expanding Reach or Diluting the Sport?

White-collar boxing is booming — but is it growing the sport or blurring the lines of legitimacy? From safety concerns to grassroots benefits, we explore the real impact of everyday professionals stepping into the ring.

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Male and female boxers facing off in the ring, representing the mixed-gender boxing debate.

Blurring the Bell: Should Men and Women Ever Share the Ring?

The mixed-gender boxing debate has raged for years — but should men and women ever share the ring in a sanctioned fight? From ethics and safety to hype and governance, we take a fresh, honest look at one of boxing’s most controversial questions.

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Landscape digital image of a lone boxer under cinematic lighting in the ring, representing the Manny Pacquiao comeback 2025.

Pacquiao Returns at 46 – Comeback Statement or Title Farce?

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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