Spencer Oliver

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

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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A cinematic night-time image of an ambulance with blue lights flashing, stopped behind a locked metal gate outside a large stadium. A suited figure stands on the other side of the gate, symbolising the tension behind the so-called “Ambulance-Gate” controversy.

The Truth Behind ‘Ambulance-Gate’

Chris Eubank Jr’s “Ambulance-Gate” accusation lit up social media — but behind the headlines lies a story of safety, reform and misunderstanding. CMBoxing breaks down how the British Boxing Board of Control’s post-Watson and Oliver medical rules make such claims impossible.

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Best fighters to never win a world title

As we all know winning a world title is the pinnacle of a boxers career, however there are a number of great, good and world class boxers who never won a world title.  So here is my top ten fighters who never won a world title. 10. Jamie Moore  Jamie Moore made his professional debut

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