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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

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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British Board Orders Immediate Rematch Controversy in the Ring: Did They Get It Right? The fallout continues after Adeleye vs Tshikeva – and now the British heavyweight title rematch is on.

British Board Orders Immediate Rematch: Did They Get It Right?

Well, it’s official. After one of the most chaotic and controversial nights British boxing has seen in years, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) has stepped in and ordered an immediate British heavyweight title rematch between David Adeleye and Jeamie Tshikeva. And honestly? It was the only decision they could make — but it

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David Adeleye lands a controversial knockout punch on Jeamie Tshikeva during their British heavyweight title fight, as the referee looks on, capturing the intense moment that sparked the David Adeleye Jeamie Tshikeva controversy.

David Adeleye’s Controversial KO: Examining the Role of Refereeing in Boxing

Let’s talk about it—the David Adeleye Jeamie Tshikeva controversy that’s taken over boxing Twitter, forums, and group chats. I’ve now watched that British heavyweight title fight twice, and the more I replay it, the more I feel like I’m watching the sport fail the very people it’s meant to protect. This wasn’t just a messy

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A triumphant female boxer holding the Lord Lonsdale Belt above her head, surrounded by diverse women of different body types representing various weight divisions, symbolising equality and the need for more British titles in women’s boxing."

Why Are There Only Three British Titles in Women’s Boxing?

British boxing has come a long way—but not far enough. While male boxers can chase British titles in every weight class, there are only three British titles in women’s boxing. Let that sink in. Three. That’s not just a gap—it’s a gaping hole in the system. And if we’re serious about equality in the sport,

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