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Blood, Grit, and No Gloves: Is Bare-Knuckle Boxing a Step Forward or a Bloody Setback?

It’s raw. It’s brutal. It’s primal. And against all odds—it’s booming. Once written off as a relic from a more savage era, bare-knuckle boxing has made a thunderous comeback. What began as a niche spectacle has muscled its way into the mainstream. Sold-out arenas, multi-million-view knockouts, and fighters you thought you’d never see again are now going viral with bloodied fists and battered faces.

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Protector or Problem? The Role of the Referee in the Age of Caution—and the Chaos of Adeleye vs. TKV

There was a time when referees were barely noticed. Silent guardians in the background, only stepping in when absolutely necessary. But in 2025, they’ve become central characters—praised for their protection, criticised for their caution, and, at times, blamed for ruining the show. And after last weekend, the spotlight on the referee has never burned brighter.

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Bigger Ring, Bigger Problems? How Ring Size Shapes Fights – and Should It Be StandardiSed?

It’s the kind of detail casual fans barely notice, but fighters and trainers obsess over—ring size. Sometimes, it’s a 20-foot chessboard, where footwork reigns supreme. Other times, it’s a 16-foot phone booth, where escape is a fantasy, and every second is a firefight.

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Big Hits, Bigger Bonuses: Should Boxing Introduce a ‘Performance of the Night’ Award?

Boxing is a sport built on moments—the knockouts that make headlines, the wars that turn unknown fighters into overnight stars. But while those moments are celebrated by fans, the fighters delivering them often leave with little more than a handshake and a pat on the back. Meanwhile, in MMA, standout performances don’t just earn applause—they earn cash.

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EL GATO’S ON THE PROWL FOR WORLD HONOURS ON HOME SOIL

Following on from the success of Chisora vs Wallin last weekend, big-time boxing stays in Manchester this weekend as the exciting Jack Catterall headlines a cracking Matchroom card against the undefeated American Arnold Barboza Jr for the WBO ‘Interim’ World Super-Lightweight Title.

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A POIGNANT FAREWELL AWAITS DEL

2007… The year that was better known for the outbreak of Bird Flu and Gordon Brown becoming Prime Minster. It was also the year when a future British boxing legend made his debut in the pro ranks. 

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FIVE WEIGHT CLASSES THAT WILL LIGHT UP 2025

Boxing is booming already in 2025, and the year is barely a couple of weeks old. With superfights such as Eubank Jr vs Benn and Garcia vs Haney both pretty much announced, we’ve picked out five weight classes that could host some of the biggest and most exciting bouts over the next 12 months. Where better to start than with the big boys?

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FIVE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2025

We’ve picked out our seven British prospects to follow in 2025, and now it’s time to take a deep look into the next crop of talent from the rest of the world. We’ve chosen five fighters—some with names that may already be familiar to you and others that may not—to follow over the coming months.

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SEVEN BRITISH PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2025

British boxing is in arguably the best place it’s been in in a very long time and with 2025 now upon is, it looks set to be an incredible year both domestically and globally for some of our biggest stars. In this article though, we’ve taken a look at the next-gen and picked out seven fighters who could well become stars over the next 12 months and put themselves in position for at least domestic honours come the end of the year. 

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The Myth of the ‘Lucky Punch’: Does Luck Play Any Role in Boxing?

In the electrifying world of boxing, few phrases are as polarising as “lucky punch.” It’s the ultimate insult to a knockout artist, dismissing their victory as the result of random chance rather than skill, timing, or preparation. But is the lucky punch a real phenomenon? Or is it a convenient excuse, wielded by fans and fighters alike to discredit a defeat or diminish a victory? Let’s explore whether luck truly has a place in a sport built on precision, discipline, and strategy.

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OLEKSANDR THE GREAT REIGNS SUPREME IN SAUDI ONCE AGAIN

One of the most highly anticipated rematches in heavyweight boxing history well and truly lived up to expectations on Saturday night as Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBO, WBC, WBA & Ring Magazine heavyweight titles with a hard-fought victory over former two-time champ Tyson Fury.

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OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2 - STATS AND TRENDS

In what is as close to a 50/50 heavyweight unification clash as you are ever likely to see, Oleksandr Usyk defends his world titles against Tyson Fury in Riyadh on Saturday night. If you’re still unsure who’s going to win, don’t worry—we are here to help. In this article, we’ve picked out some stats and trends for each fighter, PLUS the venue it is taking place in, to help you make up your mind about what is going to happen in the 36 minutes or less at the Kingdom Arena this weekend.

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WHERE USYK VS FURY 2 WILL BE WON AND LOST

We’re literally hours away from the most highly anticipated rematch of the year as Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC, WBO, WBA & Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Titles against The Gypsy King himself Tyson Fury.

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OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2 - FULL UNDERCARD PREVIEW

All eyes will be on Riyadh this Saturday night as Oleksandr Usyk faces off with Tyson Fury for a second time. Before that, however, there’s an action-packed undercard featuring some of the hottest prospects in world boxing.

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OLEKSANDR USYK VS TYSON FURY 2: REPEAT OR REVENGE?

It’s finally here: the most highly anticipated rematch of the year, Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2. A fight that will either solidify Oleksandr Usyk’s legacy as an all-time pound-for-pound great or write Tyson Fury into the history books as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Either way, what we will witness will be something special.

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What Have We Learnt from Netflix’s Entry into Live Boxing?

Netflix’s foray into live boxing with the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson exhibition fight has sparked debate across the sport. With 60 million reported streams, it was undeniably a massive event, but does it signal the start of a new era for boxing, or has it exposed critical flaws in the streaming model? From the PPV dilemma to piracy, technical reliability, and the sustainability of multimillion-dollar fight purses, Netflix’s big night has raised more questions than it answered.

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