Women’s Boxing

Illustrated boxing graphic featuring Shannon Ryan celebrating her knockout victory over Emma Dolan, with championship belts and the headline asking why boxing cannot simply celebrate a knockout.

Shannon Ryan Deserves Credit for Finishing the Job

Shannon Ryan avenged her only professional defeat against Emma Dolan in spectacular fashion. But rather than questioning what a quick knockout tells us, shouldn’t boxing simply celebrate a fighter finishing the job?

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Women's boxing future stars take centre stage in a comparison with men's boxing and the development of the next generation of champions.

Is Women’s Boxing Doing a Better Job of Building Future Stars Than Men’s Boxing?

Women’s boxing is producing an exciting generation of future stars, but is it doing a better job than men’s boxing? CMBoxing examines matchmaking, career development, undefeated records and why taking risks could be the key to building boxing’s next generation.

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Two boxers face off in a dramatic boxing ring, illustrating why boxing rematches can produce completely different results from the first fight.

Why Are Boxing Rematches Sometimes Completely Different From the First Fight?

Why do some boxing rematches produce completely different results? From Leonard–Durán to Lewis–Rahman and Taylor–Cameron, we explore how tactical adjustments, preparation and psychology can transform a rivalry.

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Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer promoting the argument for three-minute rounds in women's boxing

Chantelle Cameron Beat Mikaela Mayer – Now Give Them Three-Minute Rounds

Chantelle Cameron beat Mikaela Mayer to unify the super-welterweight titles in Birmingham. With both fighters open to three-minute rounds in a rematch, boxing has another chance to confront one of the biggest inequalities remaining in the women’s sport.

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A respectful tribute image of American featherweight boxer Hannah Rapp in the ring, commemorating her life and career following her tragic death at the age of 26.

Remembering Hannah Rapp: Boxing Mourns One of Its Own

The death of Hannah Rapp has shocked the boxing community. We remember the American featherweight’s life, career and the lasting impact she made on the sport at just 26 years old.

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