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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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Landscape split image of Indian boxers at the World Championships: on the left, Nikhat Zareen celebrates victory in a blue vest, fist raised and smiling; on the right, Lovlina Borgohain in a red vest covers her face in disappointment. Caption text reads: “Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships.”

Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships

Nikhat Zareen lit up the Liverpool World Championships with a dominant 5–0 win, while Lovlina Borgohain suffered an early exit. It’s a tale of redemption and disappointment for India’s biggest boxing names—and a reminder of both the promise and pitfalls facing Indian boxing today.

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Cinematic boxing scene of two middleweight fighters under harsh spotlights in a dramatic landscape arena, symbolising the call for a middleweight boxing revival.

The Forgotten Middleweights: Why the 160lb Division Deserves More Spotlight

Middleweight boxing has one of the richest histories in the sport, but today the 160lb division feels overlooked. From Janibek Alimkhanuly to Chris Eubank Jr, the talent is there — the spotlight isn’t. Why the middleweights deserve a revival and how boxing can restore balance to its most historic division.

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Digital cinematic image of Abass Baraou champion, standing shirtless under dramatic arena lights, holding the WBA super-welterweight title belt aloft with determination, symbolising his elevation to full champion.

Abass Baraou Elevated to WBA Super-Welterweight Champion — Does He Earn the Belt?

Abass Baraou has been elevated to WBA super-welterweight champion after Terence Crawford vacated. But does this belt carry real weight, or will Baraou be seen as a paper champion until he proves himself in the ring?

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