Nigel Benn Archives

Boxing referee stepping in to stop a heavyweight fight while injured fighters and historic boxing moments appear in the background, representing modern boxing referee safety and controversial stoppages.

Why Referees Often Err on the Side of Safety in Modern Boxing

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Modern boxing referees are under more pressure than ever. Following the controversy surrounding Usyk vs Verhoeven, this piece explores why officials increasingly prioritise boxing referee safety, the lasting impact of tragedies like Michael Watson and Spencer Oliver, and why every stoppage decision carries enormous consequences.

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Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn: Will This Rivalry Finally Be Settled?

It’s finally happening. Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn—the fight we’ve all been waiting for—is coming in 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest British boxing showdowns in years. After all the build-up, drama, and rescheduling, it looks like April will be the month, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the likely