Cecilia Brækhus ended her legendary career the way every fighter dreams — by going out on top. After defeating Ema Kozin to claim the WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles, she announced her retirement, leaving the sport as a two-division world champion. A true example of how to walk away with dignity, Brækhus retires from boxing before boxing could retire her.
Cecilia Brækhus Retires as a Two-Division Champion Read More »
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.
50 Fights In: When Should a Boxer Call It Quits? Read More »
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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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 Read More »
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.
Boxing’s Comeback Obsession: Why Retired Fighters Can’t Stay Retired Read More »