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A split-screen image representing boxing towel stoppages: on the left, a visibly exhausted boxer with red gloves slumps on a stool, showing clear signs of fatigue and defeat; on the right, a trainer stands at the ropes mid-action, throwing in a white towel to signal the end of the fight.

Boxing Towel Stoppages: When Should the Corner Step In?

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Boxing Towel Stoppages: When Should the Corner Step In? In boxing, there’s a brutal beauty to perseverance — the warrior spirit that keeps fighters pushing when their bodies scream for mercy. But that same spirit can be dangerous. Fighters rarely quit. That’s why we need boxing towel stoppages — because the corner is there to […]

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The Science of Boxing Gloves: How Equipment Has Evolved to Protect Fighters

Boxing gloves are one of the most iconic pieces of equipment in sport. They’re instantly recognisable, but they’re also a perfect example of how gear has evolved to serve not just the athlete using it, but also their opponents. From the early days of bare-knuckle brawling to the cutting-edge gloves of today, the journey has