Jai Opetaia has been stripped of the IBF cruiserweight title after agreeing to fight on a Zuffa Boxing card — but the story goes far beyond one belt. This decision raises bigger questions about power in the sport. Are sanctioning bodies protecting boxing’s structure, or trying to stop new players entering the game?
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Boxing fans often turn their attention to the glamour of the heavyweight division or the speed and precision of the lighter weight classes, but the future of the cruiserweight division is quietly building momentum. Long overlooked, this weight class has been home to some of the sport’s toughest fighters and most underrated battles. With emerging
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Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has shaken up the cruiserweight division in spectacular fashion. With a stunning victory over Chris Billam-Smith to unify the WBA and WBO titles, Ramirez has silenced his critics and proven that he belongs among the elite at this weight. If you’re wondering just how impressive that win was, take a look at
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