Canelo Alvarez has reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title after defeating Christian Mbilli. But following his loss to Terence Crawford, can the Mexican superstar still compete with boxing’s very best?
Canelo Alvarez Is World Champion Again – But How Much Longer Can He Stay at the Top? Read More »
Boxers often chase the lowest weight possible to gain a size advantage, but that doesn’t always produce their best performances. From Oleksandr Usyk and Manny Pacquiao to Canelo Alvarez, Vinny Pazienza, Tony Bellew and David Haye, we explore why moving up can sometimes make a fighter better.
Why Is a Boxer’s Best Weight Not Always Their Lightest Weight? Read More »
Ryan Garcia destroyed Conor Benn inside two rounds, but should anybody really be surprised? CMBoxing looks beyond the hype and asks whether boxing confused two huge names with two evenly matched fighters.
Why Are We Surprised Ryan Garcia Destroyed Conor Benn? Read More »
Talent can make you a world champion, but what happens between fights can define your career. From Andy Ruiz Jr and Ricky Hatton to Floyd Mayweather and Carl Froch, the boxer lifestyle is about far more than training camp.
Living the Boxer Lifestyle: Talent Means Nothing If You Don’t Live the Life Read More »
A boxing ring can look enormous on television, but step between the ropes and everything changes. We explore why ring size matters, how a few extra feet can transform tactics and why the dimensions can even become a major issue during fight negotiations.
Why Does a Boxing Ring Look So Much Smaller When You’re Standing Inside It? Read More »