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All boxers should ideally have two tables displaying both their professional record and a collapsible summary. [[BoxRec]] is usually the best source for detailed information, but for some fights there are often missing elements such as total rounds; round-end times; reasons for an unusual ending such as a TD, DQ, or NC; or incorrect result types (KO instead of TKO, etc.) Such details can be verified using video footage if available. Although references are not needed within the table, be prepared to provide one if challenged on anything in particular, especially if it contradicts BoxRec.

A fight mayshould not be added to the record until after it has been [[WP:V|verified]] to have taken place. Professional boxing fights are subject to cancellation on the same day, even if widely confirmed by promoters, TV networks or via press conferences. Speculative or potential fights absolutely must not be added, per [[WP:CRYSTAL]]; they can instead be mentioned using prose in the ''Professional career'' section above.

Fight records can be time-consuming to create, therefore they are not essential if an article is only in its early stages, or if a boxer is not particularly notable. However, a complete fight record is necessary for [[WP:GA|good article]] or [[WP:FA|featured article]] status.