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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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A dramatic digital landscape of a boxing ring under blinding arena lights, with a lone silhouette of a heavyweight boxer standing tall in the centre of the ring, symbolising resilience and the Joe Joyce comeback. Bold text above reads “GAME OVER?”.

Game Over. Now What? Joe Joyce Refuses to Quit After Fight Setbacks

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Joe Joyce’s career is at a crossroads. After a string of defeats, retirement seems like the smart choice — yet he refuses to call it quits. Could a final showdown with Dillian Whyte be the only fight left that makes sense, or is it time for Joyce to hang up the gloves?

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Retired British boxer David Haye in a navy suit against a dark background, with the headline text “When the Hayemaker Met the Taxman: David Haye’s £600K Corporation Tax Showdown” in bold white and yellow letters, illustrating the David Haye tax case.

When the Hayemaker Met the Taxman: David Haye’s £600K Corporation Tax Showdown

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David Haye’s latest opponent isn’t in the ring—it’s HMRC. The former heavyweight champion is facing a £600K corporation tax battle, raising questions about how one of Britain’s most successful fighters ended up in a legal scrap with the taxman.

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A cinematic, digital photograph captures Ricky Hatton in boxing gear under a glowing blue moon — a dramatic nod to his iconic ring walk. The feature image is styled to represent the emotional and controversial nature of the Ricky Hatton comeback.

Ricky Hatton’s Comeback — Legend or Lunacy?

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Ricky Hatton has announced a shocking comeback at the age of 47, with a fight set for December in Saudi Arabia. As a lifelong fan, I take a hard look at what’s driving this return — and whether it risks tarnishing a legendary legacy.

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“Dillian Whyte and Moses Itauma face off in the Saudi Arabian desert with the national flag waving in the background, capturing the intensity and global spotlight of their upcoming Riyadh clash.”

Whyte vs Itauma in Riyadh — Boxing’s Saudi Shift Continues

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Dillian Whyte vs Moses Itauma is set for 16 August in Riyadh — but is Saudi Arabia’s growing grip on boxing good for the sport, or are UK fans being left behind?

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