THOUGH bah humbugging is common in this section of Boxing News, it’s important to note that 2023 has been a largely positive year for the sport if we’re to solely look at the contests that occurred. Big fights we wanted happened, some we had no idea we wanted delivered thrills and spills, and others – like the vital Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury showdown – are already promised for the coming year. Also, a glance at the small hall scene, while far from perfect, showed undeniable signs of improvement.
Due to the chaotic nature in which the sport is governed, boxing always feels like it’s in a state of transition, however. And in 2023, that feeling was pronounced as
