Former Nigerian-British heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has broken his silence following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, on Saturday night.
Despite the shattering defeat, the former two-time heavyweight champion said he remained resolute in his determination to reclaim the world title again.
In a video statement posted on his X page on Monday, Joshua expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, “We came up short, but look, we have to focus on all the positives. That’s the mindset, and that’s the perspective we need to adopt — a positive one.
“Look at what we’ve achieved in the space of 11 years; it’s phenomenal, and I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me. What a rollercoaster journey, but you know what? The problem is that it’s far from over yet.”
Reflecting on his career, Anthony Joshua acknowledged the challenges he has faced, stating, “You know we’ve done it once, we’ve done it twice. Doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe it’s something I can achieve.”
However, he remained undeterred, asserting, “It’s about making the right steps forward, working hard, improving, and it has to come from within more than anything; it can’t come from any external voices or influences; it’s got to come from here.”
Despite the setback, Joshua’s unwavering spirit shines through as he declares, “It’s only been a day, but when I sit back and think, I know I’ve got a lot of this man. I know I’ve got a lot of this, so yeah, just a video to say thanks for your support.
“Thanks for being on this rollercoaster journey with me. Keep your seatbelts tight because deep down, I know we’ve got a lot more to bring — a lot more to bring to the game, and long may it continue. British boxing, I appreciate you; we rise together. Let’s go.”
The loss marks Joshua’s second career knockout defeat and casts doubt on his hopes of regaining a world title for the third time. However, the former champion has vowed to show his resilience and determination.
