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Vergil Ortiz Jr at middleweight feature image questioning whether moving to 160lb is a risk too far

Vergil Ortiz Jr at Middleweight: Ambition or a Risk Too Far?

Vergil Ortiz Jr could be heading towards middleweight, but moving up is about more than making 160lb. Would his power, speed and punch resistance really carry into another division?

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Kell Brook vs Chris Eubank Jr feature image questioning whether Brook should return to professional boxing at 40

Kell Brook vs Chris Eubank Jr: Has Everybody Lost Their Minds?

Kell Brook is 40, hasn’t fought professionally since 2022 and is now teasing a major comeback at middleweight or super-middleweight. With Chris Eubank Jr refusing to disappear from the conversation, has everybody lost their minds?

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Split-image showing the highs and lows of boxing — on the left, a jubilant world champion lifts his title belt under bright arena lights; on the right, the same boxer sits alone in a dark tunnel, head in hands, symbolising the mental struggle that follows success.

From Hope to Heartbreak: Why Boxing’s Highs Always Come With a Cost

Boxing has always lived on the edge — a sport of breathtaking highs and brutal lows. One night, you’re on top of the world; a few years later, you’re wondering who you are without the gloves. The idea for this piece actually came from a conversation I had with a friend. We were talking about

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Illustration of a boxer standing on a scale in a professional boxing gym, with two versions of himself in the background—one bulked up for a higher weight and the other leaner for a lower weight class. This image represents the challenges of boxers changing weight classes and adapting their performance in different divisions."

The Impact of Frequent Weight Class Changes on Boxers’ Careers

Boxers changing weight classes is nothing new, but in recent years, it’s become more common than ever. Whether it’s chasing bigger paydays, avoiding certain opponents, or struggling with the scales, moving up or down in weight has a massive impact on a fighter’s performance, longevity, and legacy. But does it always work out for the

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