Anthony Joshua warns fans he doesn’t have long left as he reveals retirement date and hints at future career move | M3R6T4G | 2024-04-05 09:08:01
Anthony Joshua warns fans he doesn't have long left as he reveals retirement date and hints at future career move | M3R6T4G | 2024-04-05 09:08:01
AJ, 34, is recent off the back of a powerful knockout win over crossover heavyweight Francis Nagnnou.
ANTHONY JOSHUA has hinted at his attainable retirement date.
AJ, 34, is recent off the back of a powerful knockout win over crossover heavyweight Francis Nagnnou.
The win was his fourth in a row, together with his subsequent struggle being tipped as the winner of Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic at Wembley by Derek Chisora.
That claim comes amid links with a future bout towards Tyson Fury.
Nevertheless, the clock is ticking on Joshua's time at the prime. And he's greater than conscious of it.
Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Present airing Saturday at 21:35pm on ITV and ITVX, he admitted his career will rely upon how his body holds up, earlier than hinting at his potential retirement date.
The 2-time heavyweight champion stated: "I've all the time stated 35. I'm 35 in October, I'm considering one other two years or so if my body holds out."
Regardless of his ageing body, AJ's mind – which helped him land a cool net worth of £41million pre-Ngannou – remains sharp as ever.
And this has seen him trace at what he'll do after he hangs up his gloves.
The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist stated: "I've set up sure companies that I can transition into naturally which don't rely on me being at the forefront."
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AJ also revealed he had dipped into the bricklaying enterprise and as a package deal holiday salesman before discovering his ft as a boxer.
Speaking on his subsequent opponent, Joshua stated: "Round September is once I've been advised. I was hoping June.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "I've received a while to go on dates now and mingle somewhat bit.
"I'm training at the minute, I've obtained two months earlier than I get into coaching camp.
"No. I feel what they're saying is be patient because you've acquired Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts after which as soon as that's achieved hopefully I can kick down the door and get my alternative."
Fury is due to take on Oleksandr Usyk on Might 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed when the Gypsy King suffered a minimize in training.
Ukrainian champ Usyk took the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts from AJ before retaining them in a rematch.
His set of belts is on the line for an undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Fury presently holding the WBC title.
<p class="article__content--intro"> SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the large questions round Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally dealing with one another... </p> </div> </div> AJ additionally threw his help behind influencer boxing, earlier than providing his prediction on Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
He stated: "I personally assume it's actually good. I feel the boxing hardcores, they don't prefer it because they assume 'Why are they disrespecting our sport?' but I feel that individual brings all these individuals into boxing which advantages everyone else.
"Everybody viewing helps. He's [Mike Tyson] older now. I pray that he comes out healthy. I feel Jake Paul due to youth – that's the one factor."
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