"Putting the gloves back on for a possible crack at LA 2028 makes sense for someone who lives and breathes boxing"
"In the same way as James Cameron hadn't much scope to write a sequel to Titanic, it really does feel as though this Kellie Harrington comeback lacks any narrative footing."
"What are we doing here? This had all been resolved. The Tokyo epic. The Parisian sequel. Where is the basic conflict now? What could constitute a more blissful end to a story than the one with two Olympic golds? Another national title? Hardly. Another Olympics? Hmmm. Maybe."
Kellie Harrington is contemplating a return to boxing with an aim towards LA 2028 despite already securing two Olympic gold medals. The prospect of another campaign appears to lack clear narrative urgency, given the definitive achievements at Tokyo and Paris. Few additional honors—such as another national title—would substantially alter an already fulfilled career, while another Olympics remains a speculative possibility. The motivation for returning reads more like sustained devotion to the sport and competitive identity than a necessity to complete or resolve a career storyline. The comeback therefore feels understandable but arguably redundant.
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