UK Boxing

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Ben Whittaker’s Matchroom Debut: Statement KO or Carefully Chosen Opponent?

Ben Whittaker’s Matchroom debut delivered a brutal KO, but did it actually prove he’s ready for world level? A full breakdown of the performance, matchmaking and realistic next opponents.

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The Lonsdale Belt: Why the British Title Still Matters — And Why It’s Faded from the Spotlight

The Lonsdale Belt remains one of the most iconic prizes in the sport — but somewhere along the way, promoters pushed the British title out of the spotlight. Here’s why it still matters, why fans still care, and why its history runs deeper than half the “world titles” floating around today.

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Dark cinematic landscape shot of two silhouetted boxers facing each other in a ring under a single overhead spotlight, symbolising the looming but delayed welterweight showdown between Devin Haney and Conor Benn.

Haney’s Win and the Benn Problem: What It Means for Conor Benn

Devin Haney’s welterweight debut raised more questions than answers — and it changes everything for the Haney Benn welterweight future. With both men fighting in November, this showdown can’t happen until late 2026 at the earliest. But stylistically, Benn might now be catching Haney at the perfect time. Here’s what the performance and the politics really mean.

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“Dramatic boardroom scene where one boxer hands over a championship belt to another, with an empty boxing ring in the background, symbolising Oleksandr Usyk vacating the WBO title and Fabio Wardley being elevated to champion.”

Usyk Drops the WBO Belt — and This Is Exactly Why Interim Titles Exist (Even If I Hate Them)

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBO heavyweight title, elevating Fabio Wardley to champion. But without his big night vs Usyk, questions remain. Here’s why interim titles matter more than we like to admit.

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Fight Night Preview: Storylines That Matter Beyond the Ring

Fight night is here. In this Eubank Benn 2 preview, we cut through the noise — legacy, redemption, ambulance-gate, and the pressure on both men to save their careers. No predictions, no hype. Just the storylines that truly matter when the bell rings.

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