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A gritty, dimly lit boxing ring with worn canvas and ropes, featuring the bold distressed text “ONE FIGHT TOO MANY,” symbolising a boxer who has gone on longer than they should.

50 Fights In: When Should a Boxer Call It Quits?

Derek Chisora is closing in on his 50th fight — but has he already crossed the boxer retirement threshold? We look at why knowing when to quit is one of boxing’s toughest battles.

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Split-screen promotional image contrasting Queensberry rules boxing versus bare-knuckle fighting, with a gloved boxer on the left and James DeGale bare-fisted on the right, separated by a bold “VS” in the middle.

DeGale’s Bare-Knuckle Debut: The Glory, the Grit, the Limits

James DeGale’s bare-knuckle boxing debut sparked debate with fouls, chaos and brutal exchanges. But after a decorated Queensberry career, should legends even step into a sport banned once for safety reasons? We look at the glory, the grit, and the limits.

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A silhouette of a fighter stands at a crossroads with two paths: one leading to an MMA octagon, the other to a boxing ring, both surrounded by floating dollar bills, symbolising the lure of money in crossover fights.

Silva’s Return Ends in Chaos: What That Means for Spectacle vs Sport

Wanderlei Silva’s boxing comeback ended in disqualification and a post-fight brawl, raising fresh questions about crossover fights. Are they boosting boxing, or turning it into a circus fuelled by money?

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Split-scene feature image showing boxing titles versus legacy. On the left, a bright boxing ring with a gold championship belt and red gloves under spotlights, symbolising titles. On the right, two men in a dim pub watch a fight on TV with pints on the table, symbolising legacy and lasting memories.

When Titles Vanish: How Sanctioning Politics Erode Legacy

Terence Crawford made history as the first man in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three weight classes. But within days, sanctioning bodies were stripping away belts. This CMBoxing opinion asks: what matters more, boxing politics titles, or the legacy fans remember years later?

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Two boxers face off in a brightly lit ring, while shadowy figures in suits loom in the dark background, symbolising the glamour and corruption in boxing.

The Cartel’s Fist: The Ugly Truth McGuigan Dares Us to Confront

Barry McGuigan warns that the Kinahan cartel’s shadow still hangs over boxing. From shady advisers to corrupt judging, we look at the ugly truth behind the sport’s glamour — and why integrity is on the line.

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