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MAYER & RYAN AND ZEPEDA & FARMER GO GLOVE-TO-GLOVE AGAIN

March bows out with a bang this weekend with three top-quality shows from across the globe. Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated rematch in Las Vegas, while the hard-hitting William Zepeda looks to make it two wins from two against former world champion Tevin Farmer on home soil in Cancún. But first, Olympian Pat Brown makes his professional debut in Manchester, and that’s the card we’ll be taking a look at first.

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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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BOXING TO REMAIN IN THE OLYMPICS AFTER IOC VOTE

Since it’s introduction back in 1904, boxing has been an integral part of the Olympic Games having being contested in every Games since apart from the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm due to Swedish law banning the sport at the time. 

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From ‘Thrilla in Manila’ to Tap-and-Scroll: Have Fight Posters Lost Their Knockout Punch?

Walk into any boxing gym worth its salt, and you’ll see them. Sun-faded, tattered at the edges, but still standing proud—posters of the all-time greats. Ali and Frazier glaring at each other in the legendary Thrilla in Manila artwork, Foreman and Ali frozen in history before the Rumble in the Jungle, Tyson’s menacing stare, Mayweather’s cocky smirk, Pacquiao’s quiet intensity.

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A RIVALRY REBORN - CHRIS EUBANK JR VS CONOR BENN

As far as rivalries go, they don’t get much bigger than Chris Eubank Sr vs Nigel Benn. Two fights with three years between them—the thought of a domestic rivalry being bigger than this one, at the time, was a crazy suggestion. However, over 30 years on, a rivalry has brewed that could well surpass it in terms of numbers and hype, and it’s between two men very close to home… their sons.

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Boxing’s Global Power Shift: Has the West Finally Lost Its Grip?

For decades, if you wanted to make it big in boxing, there were two places you had to be—the United States or the United Kingdom. The bright lights of Las Vegas, the electric atmosphere of Madison Square Garden, the packed stadiums of London—this was where the sport’s biggest fights happened, where careers were made, and where the money flowed.

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Exposing the Scorecards & Whistles: Should Judges & Referees Be Publicly Held Accountable?

Boxing is a sport built on moments—the punch that changes everything, the split-second decision that seals a legacy. But too often, those defining moments aren’t determined by the fighters themselves, but by the ones with the scorecards and whistles. Judges and referees hold immense power in this sport, yet unlike fighters, promoters, or trainers, they rarely have to explain themselves.

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Short-Notice Fights: A Golden Opportunity or a Dangerous Gamble?

Boxing is a sport built on preparation. Fighters spend months in training camp, fine-tuning their skills, sharpening their strategy, and peaking at just the right time. But what happens when all of that is thrown out the window? Short-notice fights have long been a staple of boxing’s unpredictable nature, but are they a genuine opportunity for fighters looking to break through, or just a brutal form of exploitation that stacks the deck against them?

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What Does Turki Alalshikh & Dana White’s New Venture Mean For Boxing?

On Wednesday afternoon, Turki Alalshikh, UFC President Dana White, and WWE President Nick Khan announced one of the most breathtaking collaborations in the history of sport, let alone boxing. The trio are set to create a new boxing league under TKO Promotions, which is expected to change the landscape of the sport forever.

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Why Are Brands Snubbing Rising Fighters? The Harsh Truth About Sponsorship in Boxing

Let’s cut straight to it—sponsorship deals are the holy grail for most fighters. They offer financial stability, brand exposure, and a much-needed buffer from boxing’s unpredictable paydays. Yet, while a select few at the top rake in fat endorsement checks, many rising fighters are left fighting just to pay the rent. It begs the question: why aren’t more young fighters getting the sponsorship deals they desperately need?

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Boxing’s Dirty Secret: Why Top Fighters Keep Skipping Mandatories

Let’s call it what it is—dodging mandatories has become a sport within the sport. Some of boxing’s biggest stars seem to treat their mandatory challengers like an inconvenient speed bump on the road to bigger paydays and headline-grabbing showdowns. And who can blame them? When there’s more money on the table for facing a fellow superstar rather than a relatively unknown contender, the business side of boxing often wins out. But here’s the question: should fighters be punished for it?

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BIVOL STEALS THE SHOW ON EPIC LAST CRESCENDO CARD

Billed as ‘The Greatest Card in Boxing History’ by many, Saturday’s The Last Crescendo card in Riyadh very much lived up to the expectation in a thrilling night of boxing action. We’ll be taking a look at the winners and losers following a huge night of boxing that has changed the landscape of the sport.

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‘THE GREATEST CARD IN THE HISTORY OF BOXING’ is finally here

Turki Alalshikh has done it again, and this time, he’s done it bigger and better than ever. On Monday night, the Feb. 22 card in Riyadh was finally announced, with the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship topping a bill that has a world title on the line in EVERY fight—quite something We’ll be taking a look at each fight as we look ahead to one of, if not THE, greatest card in the history of boxing.

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Is It Time for an International Boxing Hall of Fame?

Let’s get straight to the point—boxing is a global sport with heroes hailing from every corner of the planet. Yet, the most prestigious honor in the sport, induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, is overwhelmingly US-centric. Sure, the Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York, has celebrated some of the sport’s international greats, but the fact remains: many fighters from outside the US are often overlooked.

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Are Fighters Protecting Their Rankings or Cheating the System?

It’s one of boxing’s dirtiest little secrets—top fighters gaming the system to stay at the top of the rankings without taking any real risks. While fresh contenders grind their way up, some big names cling to their status by staying inactive or facing low-level opponents. The question is: should boxing force ranked fighters to face top-10 opposition to keep their place? It’s a radical idea, but would it bring the competition back to life or push fighters to the breaking point?

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Could Live Scoring Finally Knock Out Boxing's Biggest Problem?

Imagine this: you’re ringside at a big fight. The atmosphere’s electric, and the fighters are leaving it all in the ring. But with every passing round, one question gnaws at everyone—who’s winning? Fans speculate, trainers shout advice, and commentators guess. Then comes the decision. Boos echo through the arena as the result leaves half the crowd stunned. Was it a robbery or just another example of boxing’s opaque scoring system?

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Robbed In The Ring? Should Fighters Be Allowed To Appeal Judges’ Decisions?

Boxing is no stranger to controversy—especially when it comes to judging decisions. You’ve heard it all before: “He was robbed!” or “Worst decision I’ve ever seen!” But here’s the million-dollar question: should fighters have the right to formally contest those dodgy scorecards?

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