Former heavyweight treble-winning Briton Anthony Joshua has rarely spoken since losing to Usik. But today he was domineering and made a bold statement, saying that he had knocked down Joyce in 1 round and beat Otto Wallin twice. Even if you play another game now, it will be the same result.
Why did Joshua say such a thing? Because he may play a warm-up match in May-June this year before facing his old rival Usik.
Because Usik had returned to China, it was impossible to face Joshua in the short term. If this much-anticipated double battle doesn't happen sooner, Joshua could play a warm-up match to stay in good shape. As a result, Swede Otto Wallin and Briton Joe Joyce have been put on the agenda. Joshua scoffed at the two boxers on social media.
One boxing fan said on social platforms: "Joshua will not fight Joyce, he is afraid of opponents. ”
Joshua rolled her eyes in response, "Do you really think I won't fight Joyce?" You're wrong! Oh, dummy, I've played in boxing rings with most of the boxers you know. I beat up Otto Wallin twice in my spare time. Joyce and I also had a match where I punched him down in the first round. I'm going to do the same thing today. Nothing will change. ”
In fact, Joshua did intersect with Wallin and Joyce. He beat Wallin by points in June 2010 and January 2011, when both were amateurs. Joshua and Joyce were also training partners and faced off in the ABA Finals, where AJ knocked out Joyce in the first leg.
Joshua has always given people a softer and more humble feeling, and rarely says anything big. But now it's unusual.
Is Joshua really domineering? He lost to Usik, but the points were lost, and it was undisputed. Was his faith destroyed by Usik? When he said this today, did he pretend to be a tiger and eat a pig, or did he reveal his true feelings? Are you emboldening yourself? How much oil is left in his tank now? Who else could he beat besides Usik? Was it possible to knock down Joyce then, but can it still be now?
The editors believe that Qiao Shuya's shortcomings are the ability to resist blows and physical fitness, and of course, psychological quality. He lacked a heart that Never Gave Up like Nadal did, he lacked the courage to break through the boat, and he couldn't even catch up with Wild. Joshua is similar to Kahan, and he stumbles to his feet after receiving a heavy punch, which is a shortcoming that he is difficult to overcome. So he now meets Wallin or Joyce and is not absolutely sure of winning. The past does not represent the present, let alone the future. Warin was once close to Tko Tyson Fury, and his strength was very strong. Joyce also technically knocked out Dubois and was very resistant. Therefore, Joshua is now playing these 2 places, and the grasp is not great. 【Text/Fighting Jianghu】