Where is AJ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BudC, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM.


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  1. BudC

    BudC New Member Full Member

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    AJ hasn’t fought since the loss to Dubois in September 2024. Hearn said he’s not even gonna fight this year, with February being the earliest. He’s semi-retired at this point, what’s going on with him?
     
    BudC, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dubois knocked some sense into him
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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  3. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    He's busy writing a children book. An addition to the Mr Men books.

    Mr Humble.
     
    ipitythefool, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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  4. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because he is a mental weakling who cannot stand defeat, Hearn is looking for a harmless opponent for him.
     
    CroBox29, Oct 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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  5. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    I saw Anthony in the gym, picking on some students. lol
     
    chico g, Oct 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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  6. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    He's staying humble yo keeping it real
     
    miniq, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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  7. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Even having taken a year off after one of the worst losses of his career, hes still one of the most active heavyweights.

    Just taking time away after a crushing defeat.

    Hearn says hes fighting in Feb of 2026.
     
    kirk, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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  8. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dubois damaged Joshua, physically and mentally.

    They have used the elbow 'injury', of which there has been no supporting evidence whatsoever, to buy time for Joshua to get his head right and some confidence back.
     
    like a boss, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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  9. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    Joshua is 36 years old and hasn't beaten a truly top fighter in quite awhile. His last bout was the devastating loss to Dubois. When you are getting up there in age and you get beat up like he was that has to cause a certain amount of self-reflection. Older boxers tend to fight less anyway. I assume it is even harder for a man who was at the top to get motivated for lesser fights at an older age.

    If his heart isn't truly in it I hope he just retires and enjoys his money.
     
    Fogger, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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  10. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    He’s busy auditioning to be the next James Bond starring in the next film Dr. No Chin.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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  11. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is there any point in him carrying on unless he fights Fury, Wilder or Jake Paul for a cash grab?

    He's too old to spend a year or two fighting featherfists to get his confidence up again.
     
    Inglis_1, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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  12. KO_King

    KO_King Horizontal Heavyweight Full Member

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    I am surprised he has been out for so long, at his age. Not ideal if he does want to continue.
     
    KO_King, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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  13. Locked-Crazy41

    Locked-Crazy41 New Member Full Member

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    Joshua had a surgery on his elbow which required him to not punch for several weeks.
     
    Locked-Crazy41, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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  14. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Enjoying his money and living his best life.
     
    UniversalPart, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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  15. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he was a bit smarter that's exactly what he would and should be doing.
     
    like a boss, Oct 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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