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Boxing trust issues concept image showing two gloves clashing in a ring surrounded by suspicious scorecards, doping test vial, CCTV camera and “fixed fight” tape highlighting controversy in professional boxing.

Has Boxing Normalised Distrust as Part of the Spectacle?

Boxing trust issues feel more normal than shocking. From glove accusations to disputed scorecards, has suspicion become part of the spectacle? CMBoxing examines whether controversy now fuels the sport as much as competition.

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Vintage boxing rulebook beside red gloves and a referee’s gavel, with judges scoring a fight in the background, illustrating confusion around boxing rules explained.

Why Boxing’s Rulebook Is Still a Mystery to Most Fans

Glove rows, judging outrage and referee controversy all reveal the same issue — most fans don’t truly understand the rules. This CMBoxing feature breaks down why boxing rules explained properly could prevent the next wave of confusion.

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Referee standing between two fighters while a judge’s scorecard marked with a red question mark and championship belts wrapped in caution tape highlight concerns over boxing accountability and unanswered controversies.

Is Boxing Too Comfortable Letting Questions Go Unanswered?

Boxing thrives on drama — but too often serious questions are left hanging. From judging decisions to governance disputes, is boxing failing its own accountability test?

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Boxing referee stepping between two fighters during a close-range exchange, highlighting the role of officiating and trust in boxing outcomes

When Fighters Stop Trusting the Sport

When fighters lose trust in boxing, the damage goes far beyond one controversial decision. From referees shaping fights through interpretation to silence from commissions afterwards, this piece explores how belief in the sport quietly erodes — and why once that trust is gone, it rarely comes back.

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Three professional boxing judges seated at ringside scoring a fight during a major bout, illustrating how boxing judges are selected and score contests

How Are Judges Chosen for Major Boxing Fights?

Who really decides the outcome of a boxing match? This CMBoxing explainer pulls back the curtain on boxing judges selection — how judges are appointed in the UK and internationally, why familiar names dominate big cards, and whether the system protects the sport’s credibility or quietly puts it at risk.

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