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A silhouette of a boxer controlled by marionette strings in fighting stance, standing under circus tent spotlights with red and orange stripes, symbolising the exhibition boxing controversy and the sport’s slide into spectacle.

Exhibitions, Weight Gaps and Circus Rules: Are Fans Finally Tired?

Exhibition boxing is back in the headlines with Paul vs Davis — but with weight gaps, circus rules and no real stakes, are fans finally running out of patience?

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Cinematic promotional poster of Canelo Alvarez facing off against Terence Crawford, with dramatic lighting and text reading “Canelo vs Crawford: Tactical Preview of the Super Middleweight Showdown.”

Canelo vs Crawford: Tactical Preview of the Super Middleweight Showdown

Canelo vs Crawford isn’t just hype—it’s a tactical clash of styles. Canelo’s power and aggression meet Crawford’s precision and movement in boxing’s most anticipated showdown.

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A dramatic digital landscape of a boxing ring under blinding arena lights, with a lone silhouette of a heavyweight boxer standing tall in the centre of the ring, symbolising resilience and the Joe Joyce comeback. Bold text above reads “GAME OVER?”.

Game Over. Now What? Joe Joyce Refuses to Quit After Fight Setbacks

Joe Joyce’s career is at a crossroads. After a string of defeats, retirement seems like the smart choice — yet he refuses to call it quits. Could a final showdown with Dillian Whyte be the only fight left that makes sense, or is it time for Joyce to hang up the gloves?

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A cinematic digital image of five championship boxing belts laid out side by side on a dark background, with bold white text above reading “BOXING HAS TOO MANY BELTS — WHY AREN’T WE FIGHTING FOR SANITY?” This dramatic visual represents the issue of boxing belt overload.

Boxing Has Too Many Belts — Why Aren’t We Fighting for Sanity?

Boxing is drowning in belts — and fans are fed up. With over 60 world titles in circulation, the sport’s lost its clarity and credibility. This post takes aim at the politics, promoters, and sanctioning fees fuelling the madness, and asks if one true champion per division is still possible in today’s fractured fight game.

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Landscape digital image of a lone boxer under cinematic lighting in the ring, representing the Manny Pacquiao comeback 2025.

Pacquiao Returns at 46 – Comeback Statement or Title Farce?

Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at 46 and fought Mario Barrios to a controversial draw — in a full WBC world title fight. This post explores what the result really says about the welterweight division in 2025, the state of modern boxing, and whether Pacquiao should fight again.

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