Anthony Joshua apparently believes boxing culture is suffering from fighters’ inactivity. What’s more, the former heavyweight titlist from London had no qualms pointing the finger squarely at himself.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has a dream scenario to make out his next three fights. The first on the list is already scheduled, a rematch with Dillian Whyte on August 12 at the O2 Arena in London. Joshua had previously stopped Whyte in seven rounds in December of 2015.
Former two time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua admits that he wasn't impressive back in April, when he secured a tougher than expected twelve round unanimous decision over Jermaine Franklin.
Heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora, who fought Dillian Whyte on two occasions, is backing Anthony Joshua to come out on top next month. Earlier this week, Joshua and Whyte officially announced their rematch for August 12 at the O2 Arena in London.
Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte have both been through a lot of troublesome moments in the ring since their first fight 7½ years ago. Joshua, 33, has endured a brutal battle with Wladimir Klitschko, was stunningly stopped by Andy Ruiz Jr. and lost back-
The soft and smooth road was never an option for Dillian Whyte. Instead, he was asked to take an arduous path. In doing so, Whyte (29-3, 19 KOs) has several unflattering bumps and bruises. His first scrape came against Anthony Joshua in 2015, a seventh-round stoppage loss. But after picking himself up and wiping off the dust, Whyte reeled off 11
Heavyweight contender Jermaine Franklin, the last man to face both Anthony Johsua and Dillian Whyte, is already convinced of the outcome. Whyte won a very close majority decision over Franklin last November, while Joshua had some issues but ultimately picked up a clear twelve round unanimous decision win over Franklin in April.
Bitter enemies Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were reunited in an intense face-off for their grudge match on Saturday, August 12. The event sold-out The O2 in just two hours.
The fight looming ahead is not even on Anthony Joshua’s radar, no matter how often it’s been brought to his attention. Any talk of a titanic showdown with Deontay Wilder—whether later this year or early 2024—is irrelevant to the former two-time unified heavyweight titlist. The thought of such a fight was motivating enough for Joshua to get back in the ring as early as possible, though it’s Dillian Whyte who currently commands his undivided attention.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte took a swipe at promoter Eddie Hearn, who was praising former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua at a London press conference.