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A quiet, respectful tribute-style image showing black boxing gloves resting on a gym floor with soft, natural lighting, symbolising remembrance for a young boxer whose life was tragically cut short.

Gone Too Soon: The Tragic Death of Promising Boxer Josue David Hernandez

A moving tribute to 20-year-old prospect Josue David Hernandez, killed protecting his family before his pro debut. A reflection on his promise and the dangers fighters face beyond the ring.

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Landscape feature image of Ricky Hatton in a blue robe inside the boxing ring, with bold white text reading “What Boxing Owes Its Fallen Heroes” to accompany a CMBoxing article on legacy duty and fighter support.

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 composite digital image illustrating the concept of a boxing fighters union. The top half features two intense in-ring moments between professional boxers in major arenas. The bottom half shows a group of boxers in tracksuits gathered around a table, deep in discussion, representing unity and advocacy. Bold central text reads “Boxing Fighters Union,” visually linking the action and the conversation.

Do Boxers Need a Union? Time to Rethink the Fighter-Promoter Balance

The Harsh Reality Behind the Glitz When most people think of boxing, they picture the bright lights of Las Vegas, the roar of a packed O2, or the money-spinning pay-per-view blockbusters featuring names like Canelo, Usyk or Anthony Joshua. But beneath the surface — far away from the glitz and glamour — lies a harsher

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