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A black and white cinematic tribute image showing Don Elbaum, dressed in a dark suit, standing solemnly in front of an empty boxing ring. The bold text above reads “Remembering Promoter Don Elbaum’s Magic,” evoking respect and nostalgia.

Runyan-Style Legends: Remembering Promoter Don Elbaum’s Magic

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A heartfelt tribute to legendary boxing promoter Don Elbaum — a Runyan-style character whose advice, eccentricity, and passion helped shape fighters and kept the sport alive beyond the bright lights. We look at the Don Elbaum legacy and what modern boxing risks losing without figures like him.

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A dramatic, high-quality, split-image digital illustration showing a serious boxer in a ring on the left and a flashy, WWE-style performer on the right, with the bold text “Is Boxing Turning into WWE — And Losing Its Soul in the Process?” placed centrally, capturing the boxing WWE comparison theme visually.

Is Boxing Turning into WWE — and Losing Its Soul in the Process?

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Has boxing become more WWE than sport? In this post, I dig into the rise of fake rivalries, over-the-top promos, and why the sport’s obsession with spectacle might be costing it its soul.

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