Boxing support systems

An older, retired boxer sits on a bench in a dimly lit boxing gym, wearing gloves and a reflective expression. The image represents the emotional and mental challenges faced by boxers after retirement.

Boxers After Retirement: Why So Many Fighters Struggle Outside the Ring

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It’s a topic we’ve tackled before on CMBoxing, and for good reason — boxers after retirement often face a brutal reality. From mental health battles and financial hardship to a complete loss of identity, life outside the ring can hit harder than any opponent ever did. It’s one of boxing’s most overlooked issues, and it’s […]

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A diptych showing the mental health journey of a boxer. On the left, the boxer sits alone in the ring, exhausted and deep in thought. On the right, he is in a therapy session, looking equally distressed but seeking support. This visual contrasts the intensity of the sport with the importance of mental health in boxing.

The Impact of Mental Health Awareness in Boxing

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From Ring Walks to Rock Bottom Boxing is a brutal, beautiful sport. It demands everything — physically, mentally, emotionally. For a few short minutes, a fighter is the centre of the universe. Arena lights, roaring crowds, cameras flashing. But what happens when the lights go off? That’s the side we rarely talk about. And it’s

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