In the aftermath of his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua has broken his silence, sending a defiant message to his supporters.
Despite the shattering defeat, the former two-time heavyweight champion said he remains 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, โWe came up short, but look, we have to focus on all the positives. Thatโs the mindset, and thatโs the perspective we need to adopt โ a positive one.
โLook at what weโve achieved in the space of 11 years; itโs 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 itโs far from over yet.โ
Reflecting on his career, Anthony Joshua acknowledged the challenges he has faced, stating, โYou know weโve done it once, weโve done it twice. Doing it a third time hasnโt been easy, but I believe itโs something I can achieve.โ
However, he remains undeterred, asserting, โItโs about making the right steps forward, working hard, improving, and it has to come from within more than anything; it canโt come from any external voices or influences; itโs got to come from here.โ
Despite the setback, Joshuaโs unwavering spirit shines through as he declares, โItโs only been a day, but when I sit back and think, I know Iโve got a lot of this man. I know Iโve got a lot of this, so yeah, just a video to say thanks for your support.
โThanks for being on this rollercoaster journey with me. Keep your seatbelts tight because deep down, I know weโve got a lot more to bring โ a lot more to bring to the game, and long may it continue. British boxing, I appreciate you; we rise together. Letโs go.โ
This loss marks Joshuaโs 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.