Frank Warren

A boxing ring with a promoter's licence being stamped approved, symbolising the debate over whether boxing promoters should have to earn a licence before running professional events.

Should Boxing Promoters Have to Earn Their Licence?

Professional boxing has more promoters than ever before, but is that actually helping the sport? This opinion piece explores whether boxing promoters should have to earn their licence through higher standards, experience and accountability, while asking if too many competing promotional companies are making the biggest fights harder to make.

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Frank Warren reacts to growing calls for an Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven rematch while Agit Kabayel’s mandatory heavyweight title challenge hangs in the balance

Why Is Frank Warren Fighting So Hard Against a Usyk vs Verhoeven Rematch?

Frank Warren has made his opposition to a Usyk vs Verhoeven rematch crystal clear. But is his concern really about Rico Verhoeven, or is he simply defending Agit Kabayel’s long-awaited mandatory title shot?

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Split boxing arena showing traditional broadcast production on one side and modern digital streaming screens on the other, representing boxing industry evolution.

Is Boxing Entering a Fragmented Era — or Simply a New Model?

Is modern boxing fragmented — or simply changing shape? From DAZN consolidation to Boxxer on the BBC, we examine the structural forces driving boxing industry evolution.

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Dramatic boxing arena scene with two fighters facing off in a packed stadium, bright lights and pyrotechnics highlighting the debate around what makes a big boxing fight in 2026.

What Makes a “Big Fight” Feel Big in 2026?

Are there any true big fights in 2026 — or just big moments? We break down what actually creates anticipation, tension and genuine stakes in modern boxing.

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An empty boxing ring under harsh spotlights, surrounded by shadowy spectators, with floating currency notes and Saudi flags in the background — symbolising how promoter greed and overseas influence overshadow boxing in 2026.

2026: The Brutal Truth — Boxing Isn’t Getting Better. It’s Getting Worse.

Boxing isn’t heading for a revival in 2026 — it’s heading for a reckoning. With promoters chasing cash, Saudi influence growing and grassroots fading, CMBoxing breaks down why next year may be the toughest yet for the sport.

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