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When legends return, it rarely ends in glory. From Ricky Hatton’s heartbreaking body shot loss to Mike Tyson quitting on his stool and Muhammad Ali’s painful night against Larry Holmes, the boxing comeback curse has claimed some of the sport’s biggest names. Can anyone ever really beat it?

One Night Too Many: The Boxing Comeback Curse

When legends return, it rarely ends in glory. From Ricky Hatton’s heartbreaking body shot loss to Mike Tyson quitting on his stool and Muhammad Ali’s painful night against Larry Holmes, the boxing comeback curse has claimed some of the sport’s biggest names. Can anyone ever really beat it?

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The Forgotten Middleweights: Why the 160lb Division Deserves More Spotlight

Middleweight boxing has one of the richest histories in the sport, but today the 160lb division feels overlooked. From Janibek Alimkhanuly to Chris Eubank Jr, the talent is there — the spotlight isn’t. Why the middleweights deserve a revival and how boxing can restore balance to its most historic division.

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Boxing’s Comeback Obsession: Why Retired Fighters Can’t Stay Retired

Pacquiao’s world-title draw at 46, Hatton’s December return, and Froch teasing a fight at 48 all show boxing’s comeback obsession is alive and profitable. We examine the psychology, money, and culture behind why fighters can’t let go.

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Joshua Targets Early 2026 Return After Surgery — But Is Jake Paul Really Next?

Anthony Joshua 2026 return talk is already dominating headlines, but it’s starting to feel like déjà vu. We’ve gone from “back later this year” to “early 2025” and now, according to his camp, he’s targeting spring 2026 after elbow surgery and rehab. As someone who was there for his first ten fights live, I’ll be

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Dillian Whyte Breaks Silence: “I’m Not Retiring” After Itauma KO

Dillian Whyte has broken his silence after being stopped by Moses Itauma in just 119 seconds, insisting he’s not retiring at 37. Is this Dillian Whyte comeback a brave roll of the dice or denial in the face of reality? We look at his future, the fights that remain, and the risk of becoming another Derek Chisora-type figure.

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