Heavyweight boxing

Worn red boxing gloves hanging from the ropes beside a championship belt, illustrating how a boxing first defeat can lead to a stronger comeback.

Why Do Some Boxers Become More Dangerous After Their First Defeat?

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Boxing has an unhealthy obsession with undefeated records. The moment a promising fighter starts building an unbeaten run, promoters begin talking about future world champions, broadcasters emphasise that precious zero, and supporters start wondering whether they’re watching the next great fighter. Then somebody beats them. Suddenly, they’re overrated. They’ve been exposed. Perhaps they were never

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua pictured alongside a WBA championship belt outside Cardiff's Principality Stadium, questioning their proposed world title fight.

Fury vs Joshua for a World Title? This Is Everything Wrong With Boxing

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could fight for the WBA heavyweight championship, but have either earned the opportunity? CMBoxing examines why attaching a world title to their lucrative showdown risks making a mockery of professional boxing.

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Oleksandr Usyk draped in the Ukrainian flag alongside championship belts, questioning whether two more fights could risk his undefeated boxing legacy.

Oleksandr Usyk Wants Two More Fights – Is He Risking a Perfect Legacy?

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Oleksandr Usyk is considering two more fights and a return to cruiserweight. But after his difficult victory over Rico Verhoeven, is another undisputed championship worth the physical risks at 39? CMBoxing examines what’s really at stake.

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Historic boxing rivalries featuring Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling, Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier and Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank, highlighting boxing's cultural and political significance.

Why Were Boxing’s Oldest Rivalries Often Bigger Than the Fighters Themselves?

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Some of boxing’s greatest rivalries were about more than winning world titles. From Joe Louis and Max Schmeling to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, historic boxing rivalries reflected political tensions, cultural divisions and national pride. But were these contests genuinely bigger than sport, or did promoters and supporters create the legends?

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Moses Itauma contemplating another world heavyweight title shot, with a championship belt and question mark in the background.

Moses Itauma: Another World Title Shot, But Why Rush?

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Moses Itauma could be heading towards another world heavyweight title opportunity, but would rushing back be a mistake? CMBoxing argues that rebuilding his confidence, experience and reputation could be more valuable than immediately chasing another championship.

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