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Anthony Joshua celebrates after knocking out Kristian Prenga following two first-round knockdowns, illustrating the debate over his punch resistance.

Has Anthony Joshua Lost the One Thing Every Boxer Fears?

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Anthony Joshua recovered from two first-round knockdowns to knock out Kristian Prenga, but his latest victory raised an important question. Has Joshua started to lose the punch resistance that every boxer fears losing? CMBoxing examines why punch resistance often fades before power, what causes it to decline, and whether recent performances against Prenga, Daniel Dubois and Andy Ruiz Jr. point towards a worrying trend.

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Anthony Joshua looking determined alongside key moments from his career, symbolising the personal and professional challenges he has faced since the Andy Ruiz defeat.

Anthony Joshua’s Toughest Opponent Hasn’t Been in the Ring

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Anthony Joshua’s career has been defined by much more than wins and losses. Since the shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, injuries, trainer changes, personal tragedy and relentless scrutiny have shaped one of boxing’s biggest stars. This CMBoxing feature explores whether Joshua’s greatest battle has taken place outside the ropes.

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Heavyweight boxing feature image showing Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk above a group of shadowed young fighters under arena lights with the headline asking whether boxing has become too dependent on familiar names.

Has Heavyweight Boxing Become Too Dependent on Familiar Names?

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Heavyweight boxing still depends heavily on familiar stars like Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. But as this generation edges closer to retirement, is boxing doing enough to create the next wave of genuine stars?

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Oleksandr Usyk standing with heavyweight championship belts beside a shadowed lineup of heavyweight contenders under the headline “Take Oleksandr Usyk Out of Heavyweight Boxing — What Is Actually Left?”

Take Oleksandr Usyk Out of Heavyweight Boxing — What Is Actually Left?

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Oleksandr Usyk has defined the modern heavyweight era, but what happens when he retires? This piece explores the uncertain heavyweight boxing future, the lack of elite depth beneath the top names, and whether the next true heavyweight superstar is already here.

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Oleksandr Usyk holding multiple heavyweight championship belts with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in the background alongside the headline asking who is left for Usyk to fight.

Who Is Actually Left for Oleksandr Usyk to Fight?

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Oleksandr Usyk has hinted retirement may be approaching, but after beating Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, the question is no longer whether he can win — it is whether there are any meaningful fights left for him at all.

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