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Underdog Britain: Why UK Small-Hall Boxing Still Matters

Small-hall boxing might not grab headlines like Saudi mega-cards, but it’s the beating heart of the sport. From journeymen with hundreds of fights to future champions taking their first steps, British grassroots boxing keeps the game alive.

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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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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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Parker Turns “Take On Me” Into a Call-Out: Will Usyk Finally Respond?

Joseph Parker’s viral Take On Me call-out to Oleksandr Usyk made fans laugh, but it also exposed the heavyweight division’s frustrations. Can Usyk give Parker his shot, or is retirement more likely?

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