July 25th 2025.
Anthony Joshua, a professional boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, recently announced that he plans to retire from boxing this year. The 35-year-old has not fought since his defeat to Daniel Dubois in September of last year, where he required elbow surgery following the match. Despite talks of potential future fights, including a possible match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, Joshua shared on Instagram that his "last punch" will be thrown this year.
In his post, Joshua also thanked his promotional team, Matchroom Boxing, for their support throughout his career and expressed his appreciation for the opportunities they have provided for fighters to become champions. He reflected on the 12 years he has spent with the team and expressed gratitude for the loyalty and support they have shown him.
Joshua's retirement announcement has sparked speculation about potential future matches, including a potential fight with Jake Paul. In a recent interview, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that talks are underway for a potential match with Paul, and that it may be the biggest fight in the sport, surpassing even the much-anticipated Canelo vs Terence Crawford match.
However, Hearn also cautioned about the potential dangers of such a match and urged caution to both Joshua and Paul. He also mentioned that other fighters, such as Francis Ngannou, may be better suited to face Paul in the ring.
In addition to retirement and potential future matches, there has been speculation surrounding Dubois' recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Some have questioned whether Dubois' father's influence may have played a role in his defeat, as he held a party with 70 people just hours before the match. Despite the controversy, Hearn maintains that Dubois is a talented fighter and is confident in his abilities.
As the boxing world awaits Joshua's next move, it remains to be seen whether he will retire on a high note or continue to fight and potentially face off against Jake Paul. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – the world of boxing will be watching with bated breath.
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