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York Hall boxing venue in Bethnal Green with an empty boxing ring and headline highlighting its closure until 2027.

York Hall Closed Until 2027: Why British Boxing Needs Its Spiritual Home

York Hall boxing has been part of British boxing history for generations. With the Bethnal Green venue closed until 2027, CMBoxing explores why its spiritual home must be protected, whatever the cost of preserving its future.

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Split-image showing a grassroots boxing gym on one side and a large arena fight going viral on big screens, illustrating the debate around boxing career building versus chasing moments.

Is Boxing Still Building Careers — or Just Moments?

Modern boxing feels faster and louder than ever — but is it still building long-term careers, or just chasing viral moments? This Sunday CMBoxing piece breaks down how promoters shape fighters in 2026.

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A cinematic digital image of a grassroots boxing gym, showing an older trainer watching two young fighters spar in the ring under dim, dramatic lighting — symbolising grassroots boxing support.

The Silent Champions: Grass-Roots Fans Keeping Boxing Alive

Boxing isn’t just about world titles and big arenas — it survives because of grassroots boxing support. From local gyms to small-hall shows, these unsung fans and fighters keep the sport alive.

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A composite digital image illustrating the concept of a boxing fighters union. The top half features two intense in-ring moments between professional boxers in major arenas. The bottom half shows a group of boxers in tracksuits gathered around a table, deep in discussion, representing unity and advocacy. Bold central text reads “Boxing Fighters Union,” visually linking the action and the conversation.

Do Boxers Need a Union? Time to Rethink the Fighter-Promoter Balance

The Harsh Reality Behind the Glitz When most people think of boxing, they picture the bright lights of Las Vegas, the roar of a packed O2, or the money-spinning pay-per-view blockbusters featuring names like Canelo, Usyk or Anthony Joshua. But beneath the surface — far away from the glitz and glamour — lies a harsher

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