Billie Sloane
12 articles · iFL TV
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Comeback or Crisis? How Long Is Too Long to Stay in the Fight Game?
It’s the age-old story: the fighter who just can’t walk away. The final bell sounds, the gloves are hung up… until they’re not. A few years later, the training videos start trickling…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…