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The Coaching Crisis Boxing Won’t Admit: Where Are the Women?

Let’s pull no punches—women’s boxing has exploded over the past decade. From Katie Taylor’s historic rise to Claressa Shields’ undeniable dominance, female fighters are finally getting their due. But here’s the glaring omission: where are the women coaching these champions? For all the progress inside the ring, it seems the coaching corner remains stuck in the past. Female coaches are still rarer than a fair scorecard in a hometown decision, and it begs the question—why?

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The Mind Game: Is Mental Prep Making Fighters Soft?

Boxing is often billed as 90% mental and 10% physical, but what happens when the pendulum swings too far in one direction? In today’s fight game, it’s no longer just about having the fastest hands or the hardest chin—it’s about mastering the mind. Fighters are increasingly turning to sports psychologists, meditation apps, and visualization techniques to gain a mental edge. But here’s the big question: is this trend a game-changer, or are we overcomplicating a sport that’s been about grit, blood, and guts for over a century?

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The Harsh Reality of Rising Fighters: Why Many Still Need Day Jobs

Boxing is a sport built on dreams—the Cinderella stories of fighters rising from obscurity to global fame, from rags to riches. But let’s strip back the glitz and glamour for a moment. For most rising fighters, boxing doesn’t pay the bills. In fact, many boxers are juggling full-time or part-time jobs just to keep their heads above water. The harsh truth is that while some fighters bask in multi-million-pound paydays, others return to the grind of everyday work even after the fight of their lives.

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The Bold Plan to Shake Up Boxing: Drafts, Deals, and Drama

Let’s shake up the boxing world with an idea that’ll either make you cheer or cringe—a fighter draft system. Imagine this: top amateur talent getting picked by promotions in a dramatic draft event, much like the NFL. Fighters would be evenly distributed, ensuring no single promotion hoards all the star power. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? But here’s the big question: could it work in a sport as fiercely individualistic as boxing?

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Beyond the Big Boys: Are We Overlooking the Real Action in Boxing?

Let’s get one thing straight—the heavyweight division is the shiny centerpiece of boxing. The marquee act. The division that puts bums on seats and draws eyes to screens. Ali, Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis, Fury—just say the names and even non-fans perk up. Heavyweights are the blockbuster movies of boxing: big, bold, and bankable.

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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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From Three Rounds to 12: The Brutal Truth About the Amateur-to-Pro Transition

Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’ve conquered the amateur ranks, draped yourself in gold medals, and been hailed as the next big thing, doesn’t mean you’re destined for professional glory. Boxing history is littered with amateur stars who failed to transition into successful pros. But why? What is it about crossing over to the professional ranks that separates the hype from the hope, the contenders from the pretenders?

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Boxing's Global Shift: Why the US is No Longer King of the Ring

Once upon a time, boxing was America’s game. The US held the keys to the kingdom, dominating world champions, fight nights, and pay-per-view numbers. But as we sit in 2025, the global landscape of professional boxing has shifted dramatically. A sport once ruled by American icons is now showcasing its international flair, with fighters from Europe, Asia, and beyond claiming titles across weight classes.

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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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The Psychology of the Walkout: How Fighters Handle the Pressure Before the First Bell

The walkout. It’s the moment a fighter steps into the spotlight, leaving the comfort of the dressing room and entering the cauldron of noise, expectation, and pressure. More than just an entrance, it’s a spectacle, a psychological statement, and a chance to seize control before the first punch is thrown.

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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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The Heavyweight Era: Are We Witnessing Boxing’s Last Golden Age?

There’s something undeniably electric about today’s heavyweight boxing scene. From the towering charisma of Tyson Fury to the explosive power of Deontay Wilder, the gritty resilience of Oleksandr Usyk, and the redemption-seeking spirit of Anthony Joshua—we’re living in an era that feels like it’s on the edge of something legendary. But as these giants contemplate hanging up their gloves, the big question looms: Is this the last golden age of heavyweight boxing?

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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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A Fighter's Entourage: Do I Have The Right People Around Me?

In the high-stakes world of boxing, we focus so much on the fighter—their grit, power, and discipline—that we often forget about the constellation of people orbiting them: the entourage. An entourage can be many things: a lifeline, a fortress, a support system. But it can also be a source of distraction, indulgence, and ego. The question is: Do entourages truly keep fighters grounded, or are they just a circus of “yes men” who can derail a career as fast as a right hook?

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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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