British Boxing Board of Control

Boxing referee stopping a fight in a UK professional boxing ring, illustrating how referees are selected for British boxing events.

How Are Referees Chosen for UK Boxing Events?

Referees play a crucial role in every boxing match, yet few fans understand how they’re appointed. This CMBoxing explainer breaks down how referees are selected for UK boxing events and why independence matters.

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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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Boxing’s Silent Threat: When Poor Governance Ends Careers

From licence denials to baffling title shots, boxing’s biggest threat might not be in the ring — it’s in the boardroom. We take a global look at boxing governance issues, using recent high-profile cases to show how bad decisions can end careers and why the sport needs serious reform.

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Digital graphic showing stylised versions of Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua facing off with a bold “no entry” symbol between them. Above them, the headline reads “Could the Paul vs AJ Megafight Be Barred in the UK?” and below it, the subheading “Paul Joshua UK licence” in large, bold letters.

Could the Paul vs AJ Megafight Be Barred in the UK?

The British Boxing Board of Control could refuse the Paul Joshua UK licence, blocking Eddie Hearn’s 2026 megafight before it starts. With safety concerns echoing the 2012 Haye vs Chisora controversy, we break down why this mismatch might never happen on British soil — and what it means for the sport.

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A dramatic, high-contrast photograph captures a male boxer in a hooded top, standing alone in a dark boxing ring under a single spotlight, cutting weight. This conceptual image highlights the isolation and intensity behind the Chris Eubank Jr sauna controversy.

Chris Eubank Jr’s Sauna Controversy: Is Boxing Finally Getting Serious About Dangerous Weight Cuts?

Let’s be honest — sauna use before the scales has always been boxing’s open secret. But now, Chris Eubank Jr has been hauled before the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) after allegedly using a banned sauna suit to cut weight ahead of his catchweight bout with Conor Benn. The irony? Despite going to extreme

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