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www.dazn.comHere’s what’s known about Anthony Joshua and retirement as of now.
- There have been multiple reports and rumors about Joshua retiring, but there is no official confirmation from Joshua or his team as of May 2026. Some outlets have claimed retirement timelines or final fights, but these are speculation or based on interviews with promoters rather than a formal announcement.[2][3][5]
- In late 2024 Joshua renewed talk of continuing after a defeat to Daniel Dubois, emphasizing that the journey was not over in public comments, which contradicts any definitive retirement claim at that time.[1][9]
- Since 2025, various outlets have floated possible retirement timelines (often tied to 2026) and potential last bouts, but none have produced a verifiable, official retirement statement from Joshua or his camp.[8][2]
- Some sensational or unverified pieces (including videos or social-media posts) have claimed retirement; those should be treated with caution until corroborated by Joshua or his promoter, as no formal retirement from Joshua has been publicly announced.[3][6]
Bottom line: as of May 2026, there is no verified confirmation that Anthony Joshua has retired. If you’d like, I can monitor trusted boxing outlets for an official statement and summarize any confirmed update with dates and quotes.