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

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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Is Pay-Per-View Killing Boxing’s Accessibility?

Boxing fans are being priced out. With DAZN subscriptions and endless pay-per-views, even routine fights are hidden behind a second paywall. Is boxing’s financial model destroying its accessibility — and risking the sport’s future?

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