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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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“Dark, atmospheric boxing ring under spotlights with bold headline text announcing Jazza Dickens elevated to full champion – feature image for CMBoxing blog post on Jazza Dickens world champion.”

Jazza Dickens Elevated to Full Champion — A Long Road Finally Rewarded

Jazza Dickens has officially been elevated to full world champion — a moment few expected, but one he has fought tirelessly to earn. This in-depth CMBoxing feature breaks down how the elevation happened, why his December defence is crucial, and where he now fits in a chaotic featherweight landscape.

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An empty water bottle and a white towel rest on the apron of a dimly lit boxing ring, symbolising exhaustion and rehydration limits.”

The Weight of History: Rehydration, Clauses and Excuses

The Eubank Benn rehydration clause returns despite both fighters being hospitalised after April’s bout. CMBoxing breaks down what went wrong, why the clause remains controversial, and what it really says about fairness, health and control in modern boxing.

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Promotional graphic for an El Salvador boxing event featuring Gerald Washington vs Kingsley Ibeh, with both fighters’ portraits against a blue backdrop and bold headline text highlighting the San Salvador showdown.

San Salvador Steps In: Washington vs Ibeh Headlines in El Salvador

Gerald Washington vs Kingsley Ibeh headlines in San Salvador, marking a rare heavyweight showcase in El Salvador. But is this the start of a true new boxing market or just a one-off?

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