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Worn red boxing gloves hanging from the ropes beside a championship belt, illustrating how a boxing first defeat can lead to a stronger comeback.

Why Do Some Boxers Become More Dangerous After Their First Defeat?

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Boxing has an unhealthy obsession with undefeated records. The moment a promising fighter starts building an unbeaten run, promoters begin talking about future world champions, broadcasters emphasise that precious zero, and supporters start wondering whether they’re watching the next great fighter. Then somebody beats them. Suddenly, they’re overrated. They’ve been exposed. Perhaps they were never

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua pictured alongside a WBA championship belt outside Cardiff's Principality Stadium, questioning their proposed world title fight.

Fury vs Joshua for a World Title? This Is Everything Wrong With Boxing

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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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Oleksandr Usyk draped in the Ukrainian flag alongside championship belts, questioning whether two more fights could risk his undefeated boxing legacy.

Oleksandr Usyk Wants Two More Fights – Is He Risking a Perfect Legacy?

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Oleksandr Usyk is considering two more fights and a return to cruiserweight. But after his difficult victory over Rico Verhoeven, is another undisputed championship worth the physical risks at 39? CMBoxing examines what’s really at stake.

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Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk face each other in a promotional graphic questioning the need for Dubois vs Usyk 3 after two stoppage defeats.

Dubois vs Usyk 3: Why Does Boxing Need a Trilogy Nobody Is Asking For?

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Daniel Dubois wants a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, despite being stopped twice by the Ukrainian. With their controversial first encounter already settled by a decisive Wembley rematch, is there any justification for another meeting? CMBoxing questions whether ambition alone is enough to warrant a trilogy.

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Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez boxing feature image with Jack Catterall and world championship belts, questioning whether titles should prevent great fights.

Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: A Rivalry Boxing Desperately Needs?

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Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez is a fight that genuinely excites me. Their styles could produce a defining rivalry, but Jack Catterall’s mandatory opportunity raises an important question: should a world championship belt stand in the way of a great fight?

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