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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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A sombre feature image showing Ricky Hatton’s portrait with the headline “Ricky Hatton’s Final Days: What We Know, What We Don’t” in bold white text, alongside a disclaimer stating “At the time of writing on Monday, 22 September 2025.” The tone is reflective and respectful, fitting the blog’s theme.

Ricky Hatton’s Final Days: What We Know, What We Don’t

It still doesn’t feel real writing these words: Ricky Hatton is gone. The news broke last week and like thousands of others I was utterly distraught. For many of us, Hatton wasn’t just a world champion — he was the people’s champion. I shared my first tribute here: Ricky Hatton – The People’s Champion, but

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A brass balance scale inside a dimly lit boxing ring, one side holding black leather boxing gloves, the other side stacked with bundles of cash, symbolising the tension between sport and money in boxing rankings.

Pound-for-Pound Politics: Crawford at #1, But Do Rankings Even Matter?

Terence Crawford is now #1 pound-for-pound after beating Canelo, but do rankings — mythical or official — really mean anything in today’s boxing world?

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