Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could fight for the WBA heavyweight championship, but have either earned the opportunity? CMBoxing examines why attaching a world title to their lucrative showdown risks making a mockery of professional boxing.
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Some of boxing’s greatest rivalries were about more than winning world titles. From Joe Louis and Max Schmeling to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, historic boxing rivalries reflected political tensions, cultural divisions and national pride. But were these contests genuinely bigger than sport, or did promoters and supporters create the legends?
Why Were Boxing’s Oldest Rivalries Often Bigger Than the Fighters Themselves? Read More »
Moses Itauma could be heading towards another world heavyweight title opportunity, but would rushing back be a mistake? CMBoxing argues that rebuilding his confidence, experience and reputation could be more valuable than immediately chasing another championship.
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Dalton Smith retained his WBC super-lightweight title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello. But why do boxing fans struggle to appreciate a champion who finds a way to win ugly?
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Shannon Ryan avenged her only professional defeat against Emma Dolan in spectacular fashion. But rather than questioning what a quick knockout tells us, shouldn’t boxing simply celebrate a fighter finishing the job?
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