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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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Sam Goodman vs Nick Ball boxing action with headline text highlighting a boxing judging controversy.

Sam Goodman’s Controversial Loss Exposes Boxing’s Scoring Crisis

Sam Goodman’s controversial loss to Nick Ball has reignited the debate around boxing judging controversy. Was it a robbery, or just a close fight? We break down the result, the wider judging crisis, and why reform is more urgent than ever.

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A cinematic, digital image shows Oleksandr Usyk landing a powerful left hook on Daniel Dubois in a dramatic, spotlight-lit boxing ring, with bold yellow headline text reading, "USYK DEMOLISHES DUBOIS IN FIVE — DID ANYONE NOT SEE THIS COMING?"

Usyk Demolishes Dubois in Five — Did Anyone Not See This Coming?

Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in five rounds — and no, it wasn’t a shock. In this follow-up to Saturday’s blog, I break down the one-sided fight and ask what this says about the state of boxing today.

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