Boxers often chase the lowest weight possible to gain a size advantage, but that doesn’t always produce their best performances. From Oleksandr Usyk and Manny Pacquiao to Canelo Alvarez, Vinny Pazienza, Tony Bellew and David Haye, we explore why moving up can sometimes make a fighter better.
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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 has always lived on the edge — a sport of breathtaking highs and brutal lows. One night, you’re on top of the world; a few years later, you’re wondering who you are without the gloves. The idea for this piece actually came from a conversation I had with a friend. We were talking about
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The Soundtrack to a Knockout Ask any British boxing fan who the real voice of the sport is, and you’ll get a different answer depending on their age. Some will say it’s Tony Bellew yelling “he doesn’t want to be here!” Others will throw back to Jim Watt, who — love him or hate him
Hidden Voices: How UK Commentators Shape Boxing’s Story Read More »
It’s a topic we’ve tackled before on CMBoxing, and for good reason — boxers after retirement often face a brutal reality. From mental health battles and financial hardship to a complete loss of identity, life outside the ring can hit harder than any opponent ever did. It’s one of boxing’s most overlooked issues, and it’s
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