Anthony Joshua to critics: Your criticism is my sweet ginger!
Nigeria-British pugullist Anthony Joshua has urged his critics to go on with their criticism and pressure describing it as a ginger that makes him better.
Anthony Joshua is on a quest to reclaim his throne at the top of the heavyweight division.
Fuelled by the string of recent setbacks, AJ is embracing the pressure he is under and looking to make it three wins on the trot this weekend.
He claims boxing is his ‘calling’. He believes he was given such talent to help ‘open up new doors’. He’s now got a huge fight in Saudi Arabia.
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Speaking ahead of his mouthwatering £75million bout with Otto Wallin on Saturday, Joshua said: ‘At 18, I changed my mindset. I wanted to do something different with my life and I found boxing. So, I was channelling everything that was inside me into boxing.
‘I was just put in that position to bring people towards boxing. Maybe that was my calling. To bring more eyes to the sport of boxing. Look at us now, we are here in Saudi.
‘It’s opening up so many amazing opportunities for people. So yeah, with my boxing and reigning as heavyweight world champion, I brought a lot of eyes to the sport. But, it didn’t just happen yesterday. It’s been in the works for a long time so that’s my calling, to open up new doors and bring more people to the sport.’
While the demand to triumph against Wallin is high, Joshua retains his status as the golden boy of British boxing. His meteoric rise from humble beginnings to world champion status captivated boxing fans around the world. From a young age he was admired for his raw power and charismatic demeanour.
AJ’s commitment to boxing extends beyond the ring. He’s fostered boxing’s growth through advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement, shaping the sport’s future and embodying the spirit of a sporting icon.
However, with this status comes immense pressure. Each bout carries not only personal aspirations but also the hopes of a nation. The boxing world watches closely, magnifying the intensity of every move in the ring.
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‘Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Heavy is the head that wants the crown and I want it. This is my calling. This is something I have dedicated my life to since I was 18 years old.
‘I need the pressure. This position I am in is not a joke. It is serious. I understand what I am here and what I am doing. I understand the pressure that comes with it.
‘I want to keep on chasing my goals and the goals of people within the sport. It’s just my way of showing that I am honouring them. So, keep on putting pressure on me and I will keep on making sure I get better.’