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Brotherhood of Bruises: Are the Smiths the Greatest British Boxing Family Ever?

In the blue corner, hailing from Liverpool and armed with more belts than a flashy Italian tailor, stand the Smith brothers: Callum, Liam, Stephen, and Paul. But these lads aren’t just a family—they’re a force. They’ve stormed through the British and world boxing scenes, collecting titles, breaking jaws, and building a legacy that makes one thing clear: If we’re talking British boxing families, the Smiths might just be the top dogs.

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Who Really Controls Boxing: Fighters, Promoters, Broadcasters, or the Fans?

Let’s not beat around the bush—boxing is a game of power, money, and influence. But the question is, who really pulls the strings in this beautiful, brutal circus? Is it the fighters who bleed and sweat for their shot at glory? The promoters who play puppet master, dangling promises of riches and fame? The broadcasters who turn bouts into blockbuster events? Or is it us—the fans—whose wallets keep this whole show on the road?

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BOXING SET FOR AN EXPLOSIVE END TO 2024

With just over two months left in 2024 and boxing booming as Riyadh Season kicks into gear, we’re on the cusp of a massive conclusion to what has been an incredible year for the sport. We’ve selected seven fights—some you’ll definitely know about and others you might not—worth watching before the year ends.

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Conor Benn Discusses Bivol-Beterbiev Fight and His Own Legacy Battle with Chris Eubank Jr

London, UK — Conor Benn, the British welterweight boxer, has weighed in on the hotly debated Bivol-Beterbiev fight, while also discussing his much-anticipated bout against Chris Eubank Jr. In an interview with IFL TV, Benn offered his analysis of the recent match between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev and reflected on the legacy he’s continuing with the Benn vs. Eubank rivalry.

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BEN WHITTAKER VS LIAM CAMERON - WHAT NEXT?

Amidst the drama of Saturday night in Riyadh, one of the major talking points from the Kingdom Arena was the controversial draw between Olympic silver medalist Ben Whittaker and former Commonwealth middleweight champion Liam Cameron.

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Anthony Joshua: Respect Be Upon His Name

There’s an old saying that success has a thousand fathers, but failure is an orphan. In the case of Anthony Joshua, it seems many have forgotten the countless times he lifted British boxing to new heights, the moments when his triumphs were our triumphs, when his battles became national events, uniting millions. Yet today, after a handful of defeats, whispers of doubt and disrespect creep in from those who once cheered his name. It's time we remember why Anthony Joshua deserves our respect—why, despite the recent setbacks, the man known simply as "AJ" is a legend in his own right.

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WHO NEXT FOR DANIEL DUBOIS?

Daniel Dubois claimed one of the year's biggest victories last Saturday as he powered through the former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in front of a record-breaking crowd of 98,000 at Wembley Stadium.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS - KEY FIGHT TRENDS AND STATS

We’re just hours away from an enthralling all-British heavyweight world title clash at Wembley Stadium as Daniel Dubois makes the first defence of his IBF World Heavyweight Title against former unified champion of the world Anthony Joshua.

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BAKOLE STEALS THE SHOW AT THE BMO

In a week where boxing was one of the most talked about sports in the media for all the wrong reasons, it clawed its reputation back on Saturday night with some thrilling action both in the UK and US.

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BUD AIMS TO EXTEND UNBEATEN RUN AS RIYADH SEASON LANDS STATESIDE

A perfect night of boxing which, in this day and age, is something of a rarity. However, this Saturday night we get just that with a domestic 50/50 for British and Commonwealth honours in Barnsley, and then what is undoubtedly the card of the year across the pond in Los Angeles.

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DEL DELIVERS ONCE AGAIN

If there’s one thing heavyweight boxing fans should have learnt over the past decade, it’s that writing off Derek Chisora is, more often than not, a foolish exercise.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: FEMALE BOXERS TO FOLLOW

The Olympics FINALLY kick off in France this week and having previously selected one male fighter from each category to follow at Paris 2024, now we turn our attention to the females.

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THE BIG BOYS PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE IN LONDON

There are not many finer sights in British boxing than an all-British heavyweight main event in front of a sold-out arena, where the winner will put themselves back into world title contention whilst the loser will almost certainly be looking down the barrel of retirement.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: ONES TO WATCH

The most highly anticipated two weeks of 2024 for amateur boxing is nearly upon us as the world’s best descend on Paris in their bid to claim Olympic gold.

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PARIS OLYMPICS 2024: ONES TO WATCH

The most highly anticipated two weeks of 2024 for amateur boxing is nearly upon us as the world’s best descend on Paris in their bid to claim Olympic gold.

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