boxing legacy

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

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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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?

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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A gritty, dimly lit boxing ring with worn canvas and ropes, featuring the bold distressed text “ONE FIGHT TOO MANY,” symbolising a boxer who has gone on longer than they should.

50 Fights In: When Should a Boxer Call It Quits?

Derek Chisora is closing in on his 50th fight — but has he already crossed the boxer retirement threshold? We look at why knowing when to quit is one of boxing’s toughest battles.

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Dramatic stylised boxing poster showing a silhouette of Terence Crawford in a ring, holding championship belts with one fist raised. Bold text reads “Undisputed x4” above and “Crawford’s Dominance” below, symbolising his four-division undisputed achievement.

Crawford’s Dominance: What His Unanimous Win Means for the Super-Middleweight Landscape

Terence Crawford made history by becoming the first fighter to go undisputed in four different weight classes with his unanimous win over Canelo Álvarez. We look at what this means for the super-middleweight division and whether both men might now walk away.

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Cinematic landscape of a lone boxer in a dimly lit ring, dramatic spotlights overhead, symbolising boxing nearly men with the title text overlayed.

The Forgotten Contender: Why Boxing’s “Nearly Men” Still Matter

Not every fighter becomes a world champion, but boxing’s “nearly men” still shape the sport. From Jamie Moore and Spencer Oliver to Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce, we explore why these contenders matter, and why their stories remain unforgettable.

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