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Young boxer celebrating victory on one side of a split image while the same fighter sits bruised and defeated in the corner on the other, symbolising the highs and lows of boxing prospect development.

When Hype Meets Reality: Why Some Prospects Plateau Early

Why do some promising fighters plateau once the hype fades? This piece examines boxing prospect development through the careers of David Price and Campbell Hatton.

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How Mandatory Challengers Actually Work in World Boxing

The term “mandatory” gets used constantly in boxing — but how does it really work? This breakdown explains boxing mandatory challenger rules, how they’re enforced, and why big-money fights sometimes jump the queue.

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Katie Taylor wearing world championship belts in the ring after a fight, as discussion grows around Katie Taylor retirement in 2026 and the final phase of her boxing career.

Katie Taylor Signals the Endgame: Why 2026 Could Be Her Final Year

Katie Taylor has openly suggested that 2026 may be the final chapter of her boxing career. This piece looks at what she has actually said, the toll of elite competition, and why the conversation around Katie Taylor retirement 2026 now feels unavoidable.

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An empty boxing ring under harsh spotlights, surrounded by shadowy spectators, with floating currency notes and Saudi flags in the background — symbolising how promoter greed and overseas influence overshadow boxing in 2026.

2026: The Brutal Truth — Boxing Isn’t Getting Better. It’s Getting Worse.

Boxing isn’t heading for a revival in 2026 — it’s heading for a reckoning. With promoters chasing cash, Saudi influence growing and grassroots fading, CMBoxing breaks down why next year may be the toughest yet for the sport.

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Should Interim Champions Automatically Become Full Champions? Boxing Needs Clarity

Interim titles were meant to solve problems, but today they create more confusion than clarity. Should an interim champion become full champion automatically? Or should they fight for a vacant title instead? This opinion piece breaks down the chaos — and why boxing must fix its broken system.

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