Latest News About Has Anthony Joshua Retired

Here’s the latest I can confirm:

• There is no official, verified announcement that Anthony Joshua has retired as of early May 2026. Reports and rumors have circulated at various times, but none have been confirmed by Joshua or his team in a formal statement. This is based on a mix of sports coverage and social media posts, which often fuel retirement speculation without official confirmation. [source-like context: multiple outlets have discussed retirement rumors without definitive confirmation, e.g., coverage around 2024–2025; see general boxing-news reporting patterns][1][2]

• In recent years, Joshua has publicly stated that he plans to continue boxing and has spoken about potential fights and comeback timelines, but those plans have been fluid due to injuries and other factors. Retirement discussions tended to surface after tough losses or injury challenges, then receded or evolved with subsequent activity. [general timelines from reporting around 2024–2025][3][7]

• If you want, I can monitor reliable outlets for an official retirement announcement and summarize the exact wording and implications once it’s published, including any statements from Joshua, his promoter, or his team. I can also provide a quick profile of his career highlights and the likely contenders to face if/when he returns. [contextual note: ongoing coverage often references official channels for confirmation][7][8]

Would you like me to narrow this to the most credible sources or track any potential comeback timelines and likely opponents?