British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has expressed his enthusiasm for a highly-anticipated fight against the winner of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight following his latest win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Joshua knocked Ngannou down twice before winning the fight in the second round with a powerful right-hand punch that sent the MMA fighter crashing to the canvas before the referee stopped the fight.
With Tyson Fury present at the fight, Joshua revealed that he is eagerly waiting to see who will emerge victorious when the WBC kingpin faces unified champion Usyk in Riyadh on May 18. Joshua acknowledged the unpredictable nature of boxing, stating that one shot is all it takes to change the game, especially in the heavyweight division. He emphasized his desire to always strive for improvement, adding that he is committed to making the most of his career now, in case he does not have the opportunity to do so in the future.
When asked if he had his sights set on the winner of the Fury vs Usyk fight, Joshua confirmed that he did. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, echoed his sentiments, calling Joshua the “baddest man on the planet” and the number one heavyweight boxer in the world. Hearn went on to urge Fury to win his next fight against Usyk, as this would lead to the biggest fight in boxing history.
Joshua has bounced back with four successive victories after losing back-to-back points defeats to Usyk. He attributed his recent success to the guidance of his new trainer, Ben Davison, whom he claimed has helped him adopt a more clinical approach to boxing. Despite his latest win, Joshua remains grounded, acknowledging that his life doesn’t change much after a win, but it certainly does after a loss.
Joshua revealed that he had to question himself after his previous losses, adding that the heavyweight division is a tough game. He was pleased with his latest win, but was not overly excited by it, as he is always focused on the next challenge. The British boxer highlighted the importance of being a student of the game and making sacrifices to put on a good performance.
In conclusion, Joshua emphasized that he is always aiming to be his best in every fight he takes on, regardless of his opponent. He welcomed any challenge from Fury or Usyk, stating that if they want to fight him, they know where to find him.
