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Anthony Joshua Considers Retirement Over Fatal Car Crash

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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is weighing the option of stepping away from boxing following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members. The 36-year-old boxer reportedly shared his decision privately with family members after surviving the crash, which occurred near Lagos last week. Speaking during a visit to the family residence in Sagamu on Monday, Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, revealed that the development has brought relief to the family. “The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally,” he told The Punch. “Each time he’s knocked down, it is just like the heart is coming out of our chest. All these emotional feelings whenever he’s fighting, it’s too much trauma for us, also. Now that he has said that he’s leaving while the ovation is highest, we are happy.” When asked if Joshua had directly informed the family of his decision, his uncle responded in the affirmative. Beyond his future in the sport, Joshua has also pledged to support the families of the victims of the crash, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, for life. He ended days of silence on Sunday by sharing photos with the bereaved families on Instagram.

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Anthony Joshua To Take Home $74m After $66m Taxes From $140m Jake Paul Fight Payday

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Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster payday from his exhibition fight against Jake Paul has been significantly reduced by taxes, highlighting the impact of international taxation on global sports earnings. Joshua reportedly earned $92 million from the Miami bout, part of a $184 million purse split equally between the two fighters—his largest single fight payout to date. However, U.S. federal taxes are expected to claim about 37 percent of his earnings, roughly $52 million. On top of that, he faces around $11.3 million in U.K. taxes and $2.8 million in National Insurance contributions, bringing his total tax bill to an estimated $66 million. With Florida imposing no state income tax, Joshua’s take-home pay is projected at approximately $74 million from a total gross of about $140 million tied to the fight and related revenue. In the ring, Joshua dominated the contest, knocking out Paul in the sixth round after a sustained assault. Jake Paul, a U.S. resident, faces a simpler tax situation, paying only in the U.S., allowing him to retain a larger portion of his earnings. The contrast underscores how residency and fight location can heavily influence a fighter’s net income. The fight comes at a pivotal moment in Joshua’s career. Earlier this year, he fell off Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s top 50 highest-paid athletes. In 2024, he ranked 16th with pre-tax earnings of around $83 million, boosted by four wins in the ring and endorsement deals with brands such as Under Armour, Beats by Dre, and Lucozade.

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Anthony Joshua Losing to Jake Paul Would Be “The End for Boxing,” Says Eddie Hearn

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Promoter Eddie Hearn has issued a dramatic warning ahead of Anthony Joshua’s upcoming heavyweight showdown with Jake Paul, insisting that a loss for the former world champion would be catastrophic for the sport. Joshua and Paul are set to meet on December 19 in Miami, in a fight that has generated massive global attention. While Paul has transitioned from YouTuber to professional boxer with 13 fights under his belt, he now faces an Olympic gold medallist and two-time heavyweight world champion in Joshua. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn said he cannot imagine a scenario in which Joshua loses — and suggested that such an upset would force the entire sport into embarrassment. “If I’m wrong, I think my time’s up. Not just AJ and me retire — I think we should all retire,” Hearn declared. “So AJ, the weight of boxing is on your shoulders, my man.” “This Would Be a Straightforward Obliteration” — Hearn Despite acknowledging Paul as a “top 50 cruiserweight,” Hearn was blunt about the skill gap between the fighters. “I don’t think any non-world-class cruiserweight can step up to heavyweight and beat Anthony Joshua,” Hearn said. “I really believe this is going to be a straightforward obliteration.” Hearn also emphasized that the bout is a legitimate, fully sanctioned contest. “Fair play to Jake Paul — he’s signed up for a real fight. But within less than a minute, he’s going to be thinking: ‘What on earth have I done?’” Jake Paul Eyes Fury Next Paul has remained defiant in the face of widespread skepticism. During the press conference, he boldly predicted: “I’m knocking AJ out… and then fighting Tyson Fury in 2026.” The American entertainer-turned-boxer has been gradually building his résumé, but many analysts believe he is now entering completely unfamiliar territory by facing a top-level heavyweight. Joshua Expected to Finish Fight Early Hearn said Joshua has no intention of dragging the fight out. “AJ’s not capable of hanging around. The minute he smells weakness or blood, he’s letting his hands go… and that’s a major problem for Jake Paul.” He suggested that Joshua should finish the fight inside two rounds. “Two rounds is fair. I’d be disappointed if AJ didn’t get him out of there in two.” The bout is one of the most talked-about matchups of the year, blending star power, controversy, and high stakes — with Hearn insisting that Joshua’s victory is essential to protect the reputation of the sport itself.

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Usyk Reverses Plans for Retirement

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Oleksandr Usyk has reversed his plans to retire after one more fight as he looks to extend his career beyond 2026. The undisputed heavyweight champion of the world had stated he would only box once more, in a fight which was earmarked for next year. But he has now revealed he plans to continue on beyond that. The 38-year-old knocked out Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in his last fight in a dominant performance. He expects to be able to compete for two more years. “I’ll fight until I’m 41,” Usyk told his Ready to Fight website. “Then I’ll build a sports academy. I’ll train there and train others.” A back injury sidelined Usyk for the rest of this year. But he is training and preparing to box. His targeted return is 2026. “Next year,” he said, “and, God willing, I’ll win.” But Usyk does not intend to fight rising star Moses Itauma, who is 20 years old, next. “No, I won’t fight Itauma [in the next fight]. He’s young – always teasing me. And he said himself he doesn’t hit grandpas!” Usyk said. “I can’t say who exactly because negotiations are ongoing. I’d be lying if I gave you a name.”

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Lawrence Okolie Targets Heavyweight World Title Fight

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Lawrence Okolie could be one tune-up fight away from a world heavyweight title fight with “the bogeyman of the division”. Okolie is ranked No 1 with the WBC and is targeting Agit Kabayel. Germany’s Kabayel is the WBC’s interim title holder but that could be upgraded to the full world championship if Oleksandr Usyk retires or vacates the belt. Okolie’s trainer Joe Gallagher expects his fighter to compete for a heavyweight world title in 2026. “The fight with him and Kabayel, if Usyk gives up the title, that’ll most probably be March, April next year,” Gallagher told Sky Sports.   “So we’ve got to try and get Lawrence another fight. Lawrence is open to any of the world title fights not just necessarily the WBC. “But the fact that he’s ranked No 1 there and Kabayel, people see him as the bogeyman in the division and Lawrence has got the appetite to take on the bogeyman in the division. Then when he does win that title he [will have] beat the best man around for that title. “He’s open for other fights. We spoke about the Deontay Wilder fight and other fights as well. He’s in a really good position.” Kabayel is due to box in January and Okolie wants to get a tune-up bout in next too, potentially in Nigeria in December. “A quick run out, to keep the tools sharp, just like Kabayel’s doing before we see what Usyk decides to do,” Gallagher said. “He wants to [fight in Nigeria]. There’s talk of a show in December and Lawrence I think would like to be part of that show. “It’s a brilliant story,” he added. “It would wet the appetite for [Anthony] Joshua and other people to go there.”

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Manny Pacquiao Jr. Finally Turns Pro After Summer Delay

Manny Pacquiao Jr. Finally Turns Pro After Summer Delay

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Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., son of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, is officially turning professional. World Boxing News confirms that the young fighter will make his debut on the first MP Promotions show in the United States, scheduled for November 29 in Temecula, California. The announcement ends months of speculation over the 24-year-old’s professional plans, following his omission from his father’s highly anticipated comeback undercard earlier this summer. Pacquiao Jr. transitions to the pro ranks after a mixed amateur career, reportedly with a 6-4 record. Some sources suggest discrepancies in his record, including four consecutive losses and at least one uncounted draw, highlighting an inconsistent development phase. His head trainer, Marvin Somodio of the Wild Card Gym, previously noted a cautious approach. “Manny Jr. is just training every day, just like my other professional fighters. We are hoping to get him a fight soon, but the main thing is improving him at the gym every day. Turning pro in the future is the plan for him, and once I see that he is ready,” Somodio told WBN earlier this year. The decision to keep Pacquiao Jr. off his father’s undercard sparked discussions among fans but was likely strategic, protecting him from intense media scrutiny and pressure in his first paid fight. Debuting on a dedicated MP Promotions card allows Pacquiao Jr. to step into the professional scene on his own terms. Reports also hint at a potential future bout on his father’s next return, possibly against Rolly Romero, if Premier Boxing Champions confirms the fight in January 2026. Pacquiao Jr. now has the opportunity to prove his readiness and build his own legacy in the sport. MP Promotions is expected to release further details about his opponent and the full fight card ahead of the November 29 event.  

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Tyson Fury’ll Never Fight Again -Top Promoter Says

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Boxing promoter Bob Arum has insisted that Tyson Fury “will never fight again” after the Brit retired from fighting earlier this year. The Gypsy King retired from professional boxing for the fourth time back in January, throwing into doubt the opportunity to see him take on Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated Battle of Britain bout. But Fury has come out of retirement three times so a fourth U-turn would hardly be surprising for the former heavyweight fighter. Arum, chief executive of Las Vegas boxing promoter Top Rank, said: “If I was a betting man I would say he will never fight again. Marvin Hagler [former US boxer] had an expression – ‘a rich guy who goes to bed wearing silk pyjamas doesn’t get up in the morning to do road work’. “Tyson, really, I don’t think wants to get up in the morning and do road work and go through the experience of having to train when economically he doesn’t have to do it any more.” Fury’s professional boxing record has seen him win 34 of 37 fights, drawing one and losing two. The draw came in 2018 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title. Both losses, his last two fights, came against Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian is seen as the one to beat at the moment having become the third man after Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue to become an undisputed champion in two weights within the four-belt era. It comes as Daniel Dubois and Usyk are holding talks over a fight at Wembley Stadium in July. Dunois was due to fight Joseph Parker in February in defence of his IBF belt but illness forced his withdrawal. Usyk has hinted at a retirement soon, but has not committed to such a decision. And it is uncertain whether British fans will ever get their Fury-Joshua clash.

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GOtv Boxing Night 33: Microbiology Graduate, Shogbesan, vows to floor opponent with Tech and Biology

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Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan, Nigeria’s first graduate boxer, has vowed to use his knowledge of technology and biology to floor Segun Gbobaniyi when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 33 on 26 April at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Shogbesan, who was discovered at GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, the talent discovery and nurturing initiative that has produced many top boxers, holds a Higher National Diploma in Microbiology, Ordinary National Diploma in science laboratory technology, graduating with Upper Credit at both levels, and has completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps programme. Speaking at his training base in Lagos on Friday, Shogbesan said his knowledge of technology and biology has always helped in the ring and it would be put to use against Gbogbaniyi against whom he would fight in the lightweight category.  “Segun (Gbobaniyi) does not know what is coming. Even if he does, he will not know how to deal with it. In the ring, I am guided by knowledge of technology and biology, both of which I studied in school. Both fields help me in determining what to do when I am in the ring. Segun will not go beyond three rounds. Mark my words,” he boasted. In the super featherweight division, Sodiq Oyakojo will face Lateef “Latest” Azeez. The super bantamweight category will see a fight between Durotimi Agboola and Sodiq Adeleke. The event will stage to light welterweight bouts. One will feature William “Kaki” Amosu and Emmanuel ‘Ability” Abimbola, while the other will see a clash between Tobiloba Ijomoni and Hassan Kareem. There will also be a female super flyweight female bout Ayisat Oriyomi and Olofintunyi Iyanuoluwa.

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