Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could fight for the WBA heavyweight championship, but have either earned the opportunity? CMBoxing examines why attaching a world title to their lucrative showdown risks making a mockery of professional boxing.
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How did boxing end up with four world champions in every weight division? We explore the history of boxing world titles, the rise of the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO, and whether the sport could ever return to one recognised champion per division.
How Did Boxing Become a Sport With Four World Champions? Read More »
Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez is a fight that genuinely excites me. Their styles could produce a defining rivalry, but Jack Catterall’s mandatory opportunity raises an important question: should a world championship belt stand in the way of a great fight?
Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: A Rivalry Boxing Desperately Needs? Read More »
Boxing recognises multiple world champions across the same weight divisions, but should there really be only one? CMBoxing argues for one world champion per division and asks why the sport continues to accept a system that would seem absurd almost anywhere else.
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The more boxing fans understand about the sport, the harder it can become to simply enjoy a fight. From promotional politics and mandatory challengers to scorecards, rankings and career consequences, does knowing too much about boxing eventually change the fight-night experience?
Does Knowing Too Much About Boxing Make It Harder to Enjoy? Read More »