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?
When Titles Vanish: How Sanctioning Politics Erode Legacy Read More »
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.
The Cartel’s Fist: The Ugly Truth McGuigan Dares Us to Confront Read More »
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
Ricky Hatton’s Final Days: What We Know, What We Don’t Read More »
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?
Pound-for-Pound Politics: Crawford at #1, But Do Rankings Even Matter? Read More »
World Boxing’s decision to introduce Y-chromosome testing for female fighters at the Liverpool Championships has opened up another storm. Some are calling it overdue. Others see it as a step backwards for women’s boxing. Either way, it’s lit a fire under the boxing sex testing debate that has been bubbling for years. This isn’t new
Sex Testing in Boxing: Fair Play or Unfair Stigma? Read More »