Professional Boxing

Worn boxing gloves resting on the canvas of an empty boxing ring, symbolising the difficult decision to retire and the long-term risks faced by professional boxers.

When Is It Time to Walk Away? Joe Joyce Retirement and Boxing’s Toughest Decision

Joe Joyce retirement has sparked a wider debate about fighter safety, long-term health and whether boxing does enough to protect veterans from themselves before it’s too late.

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Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney face each other in a dramatic boxing-themed graphic as Tim Bradley's criticism fuels debate over whether the long-awaited fight will happen.

Hall of Famer Accuses Shakur Stevenson of Avoiding Devin Haney

Hall of Famer Tim Bradley has questioned whether Shakur Stevenson is avoiding a fight with Devin Haney after negotiations reportedly stalled despite Haney agreeing to a catchweight. The controversy has reignited debate over Zuffa Boxing, boxing politics and whether the sport is making its biggest fights unnecessarily difficult to make.

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Boxing gloves featuring a brain illustration resting inside a boxing ring, representing mental health in boxing and the importance of understanding neurodiversity in combat sports.

Mental Health Should Not Automatically End a Boxing Career

Jade Jones’ ADHD diagnosis highlights an important discussion about mental health in boxing. This article explores why fighters should be judged on their ability to compete safely rather than assumptions surrounding mental health or neurodiversity.

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Amanda Serrano poses with multiple world championship belts after equalling Christy Martin’s professional women’s boxing knockout record, with bold text asking whether she remains underrated despite her historic achievement.

Amanda Serrano Has Matched a Historic Record — But Is She Still Underrated?

Amanda Serrano has equalled Christy Martin’s historic record of 32 knockouts in professional women’s boxing. Despite her incredible achievements, does Serrano still fail to receive the recognition she deserves among boxing’s all-time greats?

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Boxing feature image showing the contrast between hype and achievement in modern boxing, with a flashy social media star on one side and a battle-worn champion sitting with title belts on the other.

Does Boxing Still Know the Difference Between Hype and Achievement?

Modern boxing often rewards visibility before achievement. CMBoxing explores whether hype, social media and marketability are starting to matter more than genuine accomplishment inside the ring.

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