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Is Boxing’s Greatest Strength Also Its Biggest Weakness?

Boxing unpredictability creates unforgettable moments, but it also makes building stars and rivalries harder than in any other major sport. Is boxing’s greatest strength also its biggest weakness?

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Errol Spence Jr stands in the ring alongside images from his championship career as the headline reads "A Champion Who Knew When It Was Time", celebrating his retirement from professional boxing.

Errol Spence Jr: A Champion Who Knew When It Was Time

Errol Spence Jr has officially retired following his defeat to Tim Tszyu, ending one of the finest welterweight careers of the modern era. This CMBoxing opinion piece looks beyond his final fights to examine his legacy, remarkable comeback from a life-threatening car crash, and why knowing when to retire is one of boxing’s hardest decisions.

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Are Fighters Staying Active Enough in Modern Boxing?

Top fighters now compete less often than in previous eras. This article looks at modern boxing activity levels, why fighters are less active, and how inactivity affects rankings, titles and fan interest.

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Landscape political illustration of Gennady Golovkin standing at a podium in a suit and red tie, delivering a serious address with Olympic rings behind him and shadowy silhouettes of officials shaking hands, symbolising governance issues, backroom deals, and the uncertain future of Olympic boxing.

Can Gennady Golovkin Really Save Olympic Boxing?

Gennady Golovkin is now World Boxing president — but can even a legend fix Olympic boxing after a decade of chaos? This deep-dive asks whether Golovkin and Pacquiao can deliver real reform, or if the sport is just hiding behind big names while corruption and circus fights drag it further into decline.

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Illustration of a boxing ring under bright spotlights with Jack Catterall in red boxing gloves and shorts, facing an opponent, with a cheering crowd in the background and the text 'Jack Catterall's Next Fight: Charting the Path After a Narrow Defeat' displayed, highlighting Catterall's next fight journey."

Jack Catterall Next Fight: Charting the Path After a Narrow Defeat

Jack Catterall’s next fight is the hot topic after his narrow split decision loss to Arnold Barboza Jr. I had the fight scored as a draw, but honestly, it could’ve gone either way depending on how you saw the close rounds. Jack Catterall next fight will be crucial for his career as he looks to

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