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Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk face each other in a promotional graphic questioning the need for Dubois vs Usyk 3 after two stoppage defeats.

Dubois vs Usyk 3: Why Does Boxing Need a Trilogy Nobody Is Asking For?

Daniel Dubois wants a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, despite being stopped twice by the Ukrainian. With their controversial first encounter already settled by a decisive Wembley rematch, is there any justification for another meeting? CMBoxing questions whether ambition alone is enough to warrant a trilogy.

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Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez boxing feature image with Jack Catterall and world championship belts, questioning whether titles should prevent great fights.

Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez: A Rivalry Boxing Desperately Needs?

Ryan Garcia vs Teofimo Lopez is a fight that genuinely excites me. Their styles could produce a defining rivalry, but Jack Catterall’s mandatory opportunity raises an important question: should a world championship belt stand in the way of a great fight?

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Daniel Dubois stands over Fabio Wardley following a knockout in an illustrated scene from their heavyweight world title rematch.

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: A Brutal Knockout, But What Did We Actually Learn?

Daniel Dubois destroyed Fabio Wardley in two rounds to retain his WBO heavyweight title. But did the emphatic rematch victory prove he’s a better boxer, or simply that he knows how to beat Wardley? CMBoxing examines what we actually learned.

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Two boxers face off in a dramatic boxing ring, illustrating why boxing rematches can produce completely different results from the first fight.

Why Are Boxing Rematches Sometimes Completely Different From the First Fight?

Why do some boxing rematches produce completely different results? From Leonard–Durán to Lewis–Rahman and Taylor–Cameron, we explore how tactical adjustments, preparation and psychology can transform a rivalry.

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Two boxers face each other in defensive stances under dramatic arena lighting, illustrating the tactical challenge of boxing counter-punching.

Boxing Counter-Punching: What Happens When Nobody Wants to Throw First?

Some boxers look unbeatable when opponents attack, but what happens when nobody wants to throw first? Exploring the tactical dilemma of boxing counter-punching and why even defensive masters sometimes have to take the initiative.

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