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Split-image showing the highs and lows of boxing — on the left, a jubilant world champion lifts his title belt under bright arena lights; on the right, the same boxer sits alone in a dark tunnel, head in hands, symbolising the mental struggle that follows success.

From Hope to Heartbreak: Why Boxing’s Highs Always Come With a Cost

Boxing has always lived on the edge — a sport of breathtaking highs and brutal lows. One night, you’re on top of the world; a few years later, you’re wondering who you are without the gloves. The idea for this piece actually came from a conversation I had with a friend. We were talking about […]

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An older male boxer in his late 40s or 50s stands shirtless in a dimly lit boxing gym, wearing worn red gloves and looking serious. The background features an empty ring and moody shadows, visually representing the boxing age limit debate.

Too Old to Fight? Why Boxing Needs to Talk About Age Limits

On Tuesday, we looked at Manny Pacquiao’s return at 46 and asked whether boxing legends were putting themselves — and the sport — at risk by chasing one last hurrah. That post struck a chord, and it’s clear this issue runs deeper than just Pacquiao. So let’s pick the gloves back up. This isn’t a

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A symbolic depiction of Canelo Alvarez retirement — a proud Mexican boxer stands in front of the Mexican flag holding multiple championship belts, while a shadowed figure of the same man walks away into darkness, representing the end of a legendary boxing career.

Canelo Alvarez: Is Retirement Really on the Horizon?

Let’s be honest — I never really thought we’d be talking about Canelo Alvarez retirement anytime soon. For some reason, he’s always felt like one of those fighters who’d go on forever. A bit like Pacquiao, but slicker. Calmer. Like he’d just keep racking up wins, cashing massive cheques, and casually reminding us why he’s

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