Heavyweight division

Fabio Wardley boxing feature image examining his career, two stoppage defeats to Daniel Dubois and whether he can rebuild as a heavyweight contender.

Fabio Wardley: From Rising Star to Cautionary Tale – What Happens Now?

Fabio Wardley’s remarkable rise through heavyweight boxing has hit a serious obstacle. After two stoppage defeats against Daniel Dubois, questions must be asked about his technical ability, world-level credentials and future. Is this simply another setback, or has Wardley reached his ceiling?

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Daniel Dubois stands over Fabio Wardley following a knockout in an illustrated scene from their heavyweight world title rematch.

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: A Brutal Knockout, But What Did We Actually Learn?

Daniel Dubois destroyed Fabio Wardley in two rounds to retain his WBO heavyweight title. But did the emphatic rematch victory prove he’s a better boxer, or simply that he knows how to beat Wardley? CMBoxing examines what we actually learned.

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Johnny Fisher comeback feature image questioning his performance after defeating Michael Pirotton by majority decision.

Johnny Fisher Won – But Did His Comeback Raise More Questions Than Answers?

Johnny Fisher returned to winning ways against Michael Pirotton, but did his comeback demonstrate genuine improvement or expose familiar concerns about his stamina, defence and heavyweight future?

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Heavyweight boxer development showing a young heavyweight progressing into an experienced older fighter

Why Heavyweights Develop Later Than Every Other Boxer

Why do heavyweight boxers often reach their best later than fighters in lighter divisions? Heavyweight boxer development is shaped by experience, energy management, physical maturity and the unique absence of an upper weight limit.

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