Boxing scandals

Boxing trust issues concept image showing two gloves clashing in a ring surrounded by suspicious scorecards, doping test vial, CCTV camera and “fixed fight” tape highlighting controversy in professional boxing.

Has Boxing Normalised Distrust as Part of the Spectacle?

Boxing trust issues feel more normal than shocking. From glove accusations to disputed scorecards, has suspicion become part of the spectacle? CMBoxing examines whether controversy now fuels the sport as much as competition.

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Two boxers face off in a brightly lit ring, while shadowy figures in suits loom in the dark background, symbolising the glamour and corruption in boxing.

The Cartel’s Fist: The Ugly Truth McGuigan Dares Us to Confront

Barry McGuigan warns that the Kinahan cartel’s shadow still hangs over boxing. From shady advisers to corrupt judging, we look at the ugly truth behind the sport’s glamour — and why integrity is on the line.

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A digital graphic features a headline about professional boxer Jaime Munguía's failed drug test, with bold text stating “JAIME MUNGUÍA’S FAILED DRUG TEST: A BLOW TO BOXING’S INTEGRITY.” On the right side, Munguía is shown looking serious, while a gloved hand holds a drug test container in the foreground.

Jaime Munguia’s Failed Drug Test: A Blow to Boxing’s Integrity

Clean Record or Caught Out? So, Jaime Munguia has failed a drug test. Specifically, his A-sample came back positive for exogenous testosterone metabolites following his May 3 victory over Bruno Surace. His team were quick to push back, highlighting that Munguia has passed over 100 tests during his career and has “never previously tested positive.”

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Dramatic split-image depicting the Felix Verdejo boxing story, showing a prizefighter in a boxing ring on one side and the same man in a prison cell on the other, symbolising the fall from boxing success to criminal conviction

Whatever Happened to Felix Verdejo?

A Cautionary Tale in Modern Boxing The Felix Verdejo boxing story is one that still feels surreal. Once tipped as the next big thing in Puerto Rican boxing, Verdejo had all the tools to become a global superstar. But instead of holding world titles, he’s now behind bars—his legacy in tatters. This one hit me

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Ryan Garcia Return 2025: What’s Next for the Former Champion?

The boxing world is buzzing about Ryan Garcia’s return in 2025. After serving a suspension following a failed drug test, Garcia is set to make his comeback with an exhibition fight in Dubai against Jaber Zayani. However, his decision to fight before his suspension officially ends has raised eyebrows. Is this a smart strategy to

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