Ricky Hatton

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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Boxing atmosphere showing a packed arena contrasting the silence of a knockdown with the explosion of a cheering crowd

Why Does Boxing Have Such a Strange Relationship With Silence?

Boxing atmosphere is usually associated with roaring crowds, chants and huge ring walks. But after attending more than 1,000 fights, some of the moments I remember most are when an entire arena suddenly fell silent. Why can silence be even more powerful than noise?

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Vintage and modern boxing champions representing different boxing weight divisions, highlighting the debate between dominating one weight and chasing world titles across multiple divisions.

When Did Boxing Stop Creating Specialists?

Modern boxing celebrates multi-weight champions, but has it forgotten the value of long-term dominance in a single division? We examine whether boxing weight divisions have changed how greatness is measured.

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Boxing-themed feature image showing fighters receiving different opportunities after defeat, with a crossroads sign pointing towards another chance or career limbo. The image explores how popularity, marketability and fan support can influence boxing opportunities after defeat.

Why Do Some Fighters Get More Patience Than Others?

Some fighters lose once and spend years rebuilding. Others receive major opportunities despite multiple defeats. This article explores why popularity, marketability and fan support often influence boxing opportunities after defeat more than rankings alone.

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A lone boxer sits on a stool in a dimly lit gym, head bowed under a single spotlight, symbolising the loneliness and lack of loyalty in boxing.”

No Loyalty in Boxing — and That’s the Truth

Loyalty in boxing is a myth. From trainers to promoters, the love fades fast when the wins stop. This honest piece breaks down the sport’s harsh reality — and why true loyalty rarely survives defeat.

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