Teofimo Lopez

Teofimo Lopez and Jack Catterall feature image asking whether a boxing mandatory challenger can simply be ignored by a world champion.

What’s the Point of a Mandatory Challenger If Champions Can Just Ignore Them?

Jack Catterall has earned his position, but bigger fights could come first. From Catterall to Dillian Whyte, CMBoxing asks whether being a boxing mandatory challenger still guarantees anything.

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Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez feature image asking whether Romero was robbed or simply beaten in their close decision

Rolly Romero Calls Teofimo Lopez Defeat ‘Political’ – But Was He Really Robbed?

Rolly Romero called his defeat to Teofimo Lopez “political”, but was he really robbed? CMBoxing looks at the scorecards, Romero’s performance and why a fighter can experience a bout very differently from the judges scoring it.

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A dramatic digital image featuring worn red boxing gloves hanging against a dark, moody background, with bold white text reading "Josh Taylor Retires" — visually symbolising the moment of Josh Taylor retirement from boxing.

Josh Taylor Retires — A Warrior Walks Away, But What’s the Legacy?

Josh Taylor has announced his retirement at 33, ending a career that saw him crowned undisputed super-lightweight champion. But after controversy, injuries, and back-to-back defeats, how will fans really remember him? A Scottish great — or a career that faded too fast?

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A dramatic digital graphic featuring two boxing championship belts against a dark background, with bold white text reading “The Problem with Interim Titles: Are They Undermining the Sport?” This image visually represents the controversy surrounding boxing interim titles and their impact on the legitimacy of world championships.

The Problem with Interim Titles: Are They Watering Down the Sport?

Let’s be honest – boxing interim titles have become a bit of a joke. Once upon a time, winning a belt meant you were the best. Now? You might just be one of five people holding a version of the same title. Confused? So are fans. Too Many Belts, Too Little Clarity You’ve got your

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"A powerful boxing illustration capturing William Zepeda's pursuit of the world title in the highly competitive lightweight division. The determined fighter stands in the ring, fists raised in focus, under bright stadium lights, with a roaring crowd and championship banners in the background, symbolizing the intensity and high stakes of his journey."

William Zepeda – Pursuing World Title Glory in a Stacked Lightweight Division

William Zepeda has put the division on notice. His recent win in a WBA-IBF eliminator has made one thing clear — he’s no longer a rising star. He’s a title contender, and his name now belongs in the same breath as Lopez, Haney, and Davis. But in a division this loaded, there are no easy

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