Dillian Whyte

Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall feature image asking whether a boxing mandatory challenger can simply be ignored by a world champion.

What’s the Point of a Mandatory Challenger If Champions Can Just Ignore Them?

Jack Catterall has earned his position, but bigger fights could come first. From Catterall to Dillian Whyte, CMBoxing asks whether being a boxing mandatory challenger still guarantees anything.

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A tired boxer sits alone in the corner of a boxing ring after a fight, reflecting on retirement and the psychological challenge of walking away from the sport.

Boxing Retirement: Why Do So Many Boxers Struggle to Walk Away?

Joe Joyce’s latest defeat has reignited the debate around boxing retirement, but the bigger question isn’t when fighters should stop—it’s why so many struggle to walk away. From identity and routine to adrenaline and one last payday, we explore the psychological battle every boxer eventually faces.

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Boxer leaning on the ropes in a dimly lit gym while a world title belt hangs unused, symbolising boxing career stagnation and the struggle of almost-ready fighters

Is Boxing Creating Too Many “Almost Ready” Fighters?

Modern boxing is creating a growing class of “almost ready” fighters — contenders who win, wait, and stall. This piece explores why careers are being protected instead of progressed.

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Silhouette of a lone boxer standing in a dimly lit ring with dramatic orange backlight and hanging gloves, symbolising tension and spectacle in modern boxing.”

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: Boxing’s Biggest Circus Act Is Somehow Happening

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is officially set for December in Miami — and it might be the most baffling fight of AJ’s entire career. With Netflix backing it and Eddie Hearn chasing a monster payday, Joshua risks his legacy for a dangerous mismatch against a blown-up cruiserweight. At this stage, AJ shouldn’t be chasing circus money — he should be chasing legacy. Full CMBoxing breakdown inside.

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