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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

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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?

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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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