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A cinematic boxing ring under soft blue and red lights at sunset with the Dubai skyline glowing in the background, symbolising Kell Brook’s tribute comeback for Ricky Hatton.

Kell Brook’s Comeback for Hatton Tribute: Brave or Misguided?

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Kell Brook is lacing up the gloves one last time — but not in Sheffield or Manchester. The former world champion will return on 13 February 2026 in Dubai to honour Ricky Hatton, whose own comeback was scheduled for December 2025 before tragedy struck. Brook says it’s a tribute, but with his past battles with depression and addiction, some wonder if this is about paying respect or finding redemption.

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An empty boxing ring under a single blue spotlight with Manchester’s skyline faintly visible in the background, symbolising Ricky Hatton’s legacy and the loneliness behind the sport.

Ricky Hatton: A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem

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Ricky Hatton’s death is more than a headline — it’s a heartbreaking reminder of how invisible depression can be. As someone who’s fought that same darkness, I know how easy it is to hide behind a smile. This piece looks at the Hitman’s legacy, the fight he couldn’t win, and why it’s time for boxing — and all of us — to start talking about men’s mental health.

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Promotional image for Abass Baraou’s first title defence in Berlin. The WBA championship belt sits proudly in the centre of a boxing ring, flanked by German flags on either side under bright arena lights, symbolising his homecoming world title defence.

 Abass Baraou Announces First Title Defence for December in Berlin

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Abass Baraou will make his first WBA super-welterweight title defence in Berlin on 7 December. With critics calling him a “paper champion”, this homecoming bout could define his legacy — and prove whether he’s the real deal at 154 lbs.

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Anthony Joshua stares ahead in a black training shirt under dark lighting, beside the headline “Anthony Joshua Targets Early-2026 Return — Could This Be the Final Run?” representing his comeback story.

Anthony Joshua Targets Early-2026 Return — Could This Be the Final Run?

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Anthony Joshua is set to return in early 2026 — but is this the last real push for glory, or one final payday? Here’s why fans are divided on AJ’s next move.

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Former WBO champion Heather Hardy stands outside a courthouse holding her world title belt aloft, symbolising her lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission over brain-injury negligence.

 Heather Hardy Sues New York Commission Over Brain-Injury Negligence

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Former WBO champion Heather Hardy’s lawsuit against the New York Commission could redefine how boxing handles brain injury claims — but at what cost to the sport itself?

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