Eddie Hearn opens up on Anthony Joshua retirement and next fight plan
The boxing promoter spoke out on retirement for Anthony Joshua and details where he will go next
www.gbnews.comShort answer: as of now, there is no official, confirmed retirement from Anthony Joshua. Several outlets and social-media posts have claimed retirement or hinted at it, but Joshua and his team have not issued a formal retirement announcement.
Context and key points
- In late 2023 and 2024, Joshua faced defeats that intensified speculation about his future, but there was no definitive retirement statement from him or his promoter at that time.[1]
- Early 2026 coverage included rumors and unverified reports about retirement, largely tied to personal tragedy or post-fight reflections, yet no official confirmation has emerged from Joshua or his camp.[2][3]
- Several outlets have circulated sensational claims (including unverified videos or family-reported quotes) that Joshua retired or planned to retire, but these have been contradicted by subsequent statements indicating no formal decision has been announced.[3][4]
- Promoter Eddie Hearn has at times spoken about remaining fight plans and possible remaining bouts, which implies retirement was not yet decided or publicly announced as of the cited reports.[5][6]
What to watch next
- An official statement from Anthony Joshua or his promoter (via social media, press release, or reputable boxing outlets) is the credible signal to confirm retirement.
- If you want, I can monitor reliable sports news sources and provide a concise update as soon as an official retirement is announced or decisively ruled out.
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