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Two generic boxers in a dimly lit small-hall British boxing ring with empty seats behind them, symbolising the boxing small promoters problem and the struggle for opportunities outside major UK promoters.

The Forgotten Fighters: Why Boxers Outside the Big Three Promoters Can’t Get Fights

British boxing has a serious small promoters problem. Talented fighters are being left inactive and invisible while Matchroom and Queensberry dominate the landscape. Here’s why it’s happening — and why 2026 could be even worse.

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Why British Promoters Are Stretching Their Shows Too Thin

British cards are feeling weaker than ever — thin undercards, predictable matchmaking and too many shows chasing too little talent. This deep-dive looks at the British boxing promoter problem, how broadcaster changes made it worse, and what needs to change in 2026.

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A cinematic red-lit boxing ring inside a TV studio, with a silhouetted boxer standing on the apron and a broadcast camera filming from the foreground, beams of overhead light cutting through haze to create a dramatic live-broadcast atmosphere

Was Boxing’s BBC Return a Success? Early Viewing Figures Tell the Story

Boxing returned to the BBC at the weekend — but did the public tune in? Early Boxing BBC viewing figures suggest BOXXER pulled in up to 1.2 million viewers. Here’s what the numbers mean, how they compare with streaming platforms, and why free-to-air TV could reshape British boxing.

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“Two British heavyweight boxers face off under dramatic arena lights with the British title belt between them, creating a tense, cinematic pre-fight atmosphere.”

Frazer Clarke vs David Adeleye: Why This Fight Matters for British Heavyweights

The British heavyweight scene is messy, but Clarke vs Adeleye might be the domestic fight that actually shapes the division. Here’s why this British title scrap matters.

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“Dramatic boardroom scene where one boxer hands over a championship belt to another, with an empty boxing ring in the background, symbolising Oleksandr Usyk vacating the WBO title and Fabio Wardley being elevated to champion.”

Usyk Drops the WBO Belt — and This Is Exactly Why Interim Titles Exist (Even If I Hate Them)

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBO heavyweight title, elevating Fabio Wardley to champion. But without his big night vs Usyk, questions remain. Here’s why interim titles matter more than we like to admit.

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