Boxing safety

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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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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