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Ricky Hatton’s Final Chapter: What Boxing Owes Its Fallen Heroes

Ricky Hatton’s passing reminds us that boxing’s heroes often face their toughest battles after retirement. While other sports provide pensions and welfare systems, boxing lags behind. This piece explores why the sport must take its legacy duty seriously and start protecting fighters long after the final bell.

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A boxer stands in the ring holding four championship belts across his chest and waist, with the headline “Undisputed Titles Rarely Mean Clear Paths” above him, symbolising the heavy burden of being an undisputed champion.

Undisputed Titles Rarely Mean Clear Paths

Becoming undisputed is boxing’s ultimate dream — but it doesn’t guarantee clarity. From politics and promoters to sanctioning fees, we explore the true burden champions like Crawford and Usyk face once they’ve climbed the mountain.

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Usyk’s Back Under Fire: WBO Demands Explanation Over Dancing During Injury

Oleksandr Usyk has landed in hot water after a viral video showed him dancing during his medical suspension. The WBO has launched an investigation, leaving Joseph Parker’s title shot in limbo and fans demanding answers.

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Cinematic split-scene showing British grassroots boxing in a small sports hall with 100 fans on the left, contrasted with a packed stadium mega-fight under bright lights on the right.

Underdog Britain: Why UK Small-Hall Boxing Still Matters

Small-hall boxing might not grab headlines like Saudi mega-cards, but it’s the beating heart of the sport. From journeymen with hundreds of fights to future champions taking their first steps, British grassroots boxing keeps the game alive.

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When legends return, it rarely ends in glory. From Ricky Hatton’s heartbreaking body shot loss to Mike Tyson quitting on his stool and Muhammad Ali’s painful night against Larry Holmes, the boxing comeback curse has claimed some of the sport’s biggest names. Can anyone ever really beat it?

One Night Too Many: The Boxing Comeback Curse

When legends return, it rarely ends in glory. From Ricky Hatton’s heartbreaking body shot loss to Mike Tyson quitting on his stool and Muhammad Ali’s painful night against Larry Holmes, the boxing comeback curse has claimed some of the sport’s biggest names. Can anyone ever really beat it?

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