Anthony Joshua didn't forgive fake celebrity 'friends' who deserted him after surprise Andy Ruiz Jr loss | WI104GB | 2024-03-08 09:08:02
AJ was the darling of the chat-show circuit with stars from sport, TV, film and music all desperate to be ringside an
ANTHONY JOSHUA will never forgive the pretend celeb fans who ditched him after his shock KO loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
AJ was the darling of the chat-show circuit with stars from sport, TV, film and music all desperate to be ringside and backstage for his run of 22 consecutive victories.
But he observed many A-listers dropped him quicker than Ruiz did in his disastrous US debut in June 2019.
The Watford fighter regained the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles earlier than Christmas that yr — but left the hangers-on in his past.
Joshua, 34, stated afterwards: "I all the time hold my childhood buddies close, I've never been a star brown-noser.
"When you've gotten a No 1 report, a No 1 movie or are a boxing champion and it all goes downhill, the celebrities are on to the subsequent thing.
"However when you're together with your individuals, who know you for you, nothing really modifications. It was the individuals spectating from a distance who had lots to say.
"Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinion but I know who I'm and as I become old I am getting stronger and extra resilient — nobody will ever be capable of break me."
Joshua took a break from the game after consecutive losses to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.
However he returned to the ring last April towards Jermaine Franklin and has since gained three consecutive fights.
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He's now set to take on UFC icon Francis Ngannou this week.
Discussing the bout, Joshua stated: "He brings two arms, a physique, but his mind is totally different to everyone else. When it comes to his frame and make-up, I've seen individuals like him many occasions earlier than.
"My major focus is Ngannou and getting via an intense coaching camp.
"I have acquired to take his mind and his spirit, it is going to be explosive. We will each trade and it is going to be a great struggle."
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