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A split-image showing a generic boxer in his prime, focused and ready in the ring with red gloves, alongside an older boxer wearing worn black gloves, standing thoughtfully with a serious expression — symbolising the internal struggle of a potential return. Represents the theme of a Manny Pacquiao comeback fight.

Manny Pacquiao’s Return: What’s at Stake at 46 Years Old?

Boxing fans are used to surprises, but this one borders on the absurd: Manny Pacquiao is coming back. At 46 years old, and nearly four years since his last official bout, the Filipino legend is reportedly eyeing a return to the ring — and not just for a handshake and some shadowboxing. So the question […]

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: A photograph features a victorious, muscular, light-skinned male boxer in the ring, proudly holding the historic Lonsdale Belt above his head under warm arena lights, representing British title fight relevance.

Should British Title Fights Be Main Events Again?

The Forgotten Crown of British Boxing There was a time — not all that long ago — when the British title meant everything. Winning that iconic Lonsdale Belt wasn’t just a stepping stone to something bigger. It was the goal. For many boxers, it still is. Yet in 2025, we’re barely seeing British title fights

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Four female boxers in a dimly lit boxing ring, each in fighting stance with different coloured gloves. The scene is dramatic and focused, symbolising the next generation of women’s boxing stars.

Where Is the Next Wave of Women’s Boxing Stars Coming From?

Katie Taylor, Natasha Jonas, Chantelle Cameron — these names have defined an era in women’s boxing. They’ve headlined, made history, and opened doors that were once bolted shut. But let’s be real: they’re not getting any younger. Taylor is 37, Jonas is 39, and even Cameron is into her thirties. So the big question is

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Ring IQ: Why Naoya Inoue Is the Most Technically Brilliant Boxer in the World

Let’s forget the pound-for-pound list for a second. This isn’t about politics or popularity contests. This is about Naoya Inoue boxing skills — pure, unfiltered technique. The kind that strips everything back to what boxing really is. Inoue doesn’t win fights because he hits the hardest. He wins because he’s technically levels above almost anyone

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A triumphant female boxer holding the Lord Lonsdale Belt above her head, surrounded by diverse women of different body types representing various weight divisions, symbolising equality and the need for more British titles in women’s boxing."

Why Are There Only Three British Titles in Women’s Boxing?

British boxing has come a long way—but not far enough. While male boxers can chase British titles in every weight class, there are only three British titles in women’s boxing. Let that sink in. Three. That’s not just a gap—it’s a gaping hole in the system. And if we’re serious about equality in the sport,

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