Anthony Joshua: 'Wish I was still champion'- Nigerian-born star remembers glory days

In the interview, Joshua stated that because he is no longer champion, the heavyweight boxing division has descended into chaos.

Anthony Joshua: 'Wish I was still champion'- Nigerian-born star remembers glory days

Tosin Abayomi 15:30 - 04.08.2023

Nigeria's Anthony Joshua wishes he was still heavyweight champion, remembers glory days ahead of rematch against Dillian Whyte.

In order to win the heavyweight Commonwealth and British titles in 2015, Anthony Joshua overcame Dillian Whyte. 

However, although Joshua went on to become a unified world champion, Whyte was unsuccessful in his pursuit of a world championship. 

Both fighters displayed aggression in that bout in 2015, and on August 12, they will square off one more time. 

Before Joshua earned his professional retribution by knocking out Whyte in a tense 2015 British title battle, they boxed as amateurs, a match that Whyte won.
Before Joshua earned his professional retribution by knocking out Whyte in a tense 2015 British title battle, they boxed as amateurs, a match that Whyte won.

Both are in their 30s and hoping to position themselves for one last shot at a crown.

Anthony Joshua remembers glory days as World Champion

Joshua is back among the trends on social media with his latest post.

On his official YouTube platform, Joshua published a video of his preparation for the Whyte fight.

Ruiz is the first heavyweight to defeat Anthony Joshua as a professional boxer.
Ruiz is the first heavyweight to defeat Anthony Joshua as a professional boxer.

The video is titled 'I Breathe Life Into This Division ~ Anthony Joshua' and captures his preparation in Dallas, Texas, United States of America (USA).

Joshua's coach, Derrick James, and stablemate, Erroll Spence Junior, were interviewed for their thoughts on his work ethic.

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In the interview, Joshua stated that because he is no longer champion, the heavyweight boxing division has descended into chaos.

Following their first press conference following their decision to have a rematch, Joshua and Whyte squared off.
Following their first press conference following their decision to have a rematch, Joshua and Whyte squared off.

He said, "Because you know I believe life into this division.

"You know I bring excitement for sure because you know me man when I'm at the top I take on all challenges and once I'm there it's going to be a dream come true."

If Joshua gets past Whyte this August, he has a chance to take on Edo Man Deontay Wilder.

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