Anthony Joshua Returns
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What is Anthony Joshua's mindset ahead of his comeback fight?
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This is Five Live Boxing. There was uncertainty and then there was certainty. Anthony Joshua will step back inside the boxing ring on July 25th in Jeddah. The return of AJ, the Olympic champion, the two-time world heavyweight champion and one of the most popular sportsmen in the world.
How has AJ coped with personal losses leading up to his return?
He's back. I'm Steve Bunce and this is Five Live Boxing.
We've had locations in the past. We've had fantastic settings in the past. But this meeting today, this press conference today, wasn't about location. It wasn't about settings. It was about the return of Anthony Joshua, putting himself back in the spotlight. And I'm with Darren Barker, former world champion. Darren, it was just great to not only see him back, but to see him in such terrific form. Yeah, switched on focus. Yeah, switched on focus. He had the bit between his teeth. And I love... His motivation for why he's doing this, obviously the loss of his friends, that really inspires him to push on and finish the job that they had set out to do with one another. But the motivation is winning, winning.
He still gets a buzz of getting his arm raised at the end. And that's why we all started out doing this sport. that feeling of winning when you're a young kid. I know we started a little bit later. But when you're just a young boy and you've outboxed and you've beaten another boy your age and weight, that feeling.
What insights does Eddie Hearn provide about AJ's training?
He's fighting for that feeling. I mean, we're going to hear from AJ in a moment. And I sat down with him today for about 10 minutes. And there was, I know it sounds like a cliche, but there was almost like a fire in his belly. Something deep in his eyes. And I know what happened in December when he lost his two really close friends. We know all of that. He should come back from that. I mean, I'm sensing almost, I don't want to get over the top here, almost like a new AJ. He sounds... He sounds as good as I've ever heard him sound. I'll tell you what, there's no BS's there. No, there's not. This is real rooted desire and motivation to go out there and win and fulfil even more dreams. Which, Steve, let's be honest, is remarkable.
With what the man has achieved already, financially, with achievements, as a pro and an amateur, is phenomenal. What you could only dream of. Your wildest dreams. But he's still hungry for more. He's not doing it for any other reasons.
What motivates Anthony Joshua to fight again?
And Eddie Hearn's been saying that the last three or four months. I know how close you are to Eddie, so Eddie's probably told you more. But Eddie's been sort of saying, I've just been to see AJ. He's really got the fire. Six weeks later, I've just been to see AJ. He's really got the fire. I'll tell you, just to jump in there. And we know Eddie, right? And I'll tell you one thing with Eddie. When you're away from camera, and it's just you and him, he's a very, very, very honest man. He will tell you if he's worried or this or that. Honestly, you know this. He's very honest. When you hear him talk about AJ in preparation in camp, you know he's doing really, really well because he wouldn't say it otherwise.
He would say completely opposite.
He would just have seen him in his hat.
Yeah, so knowing that Eddie's buzzing, you know AJ's on form. Anyway, as I mentioned, I did sit down with AJ somewhere in Shepherds Bush. In fact, it's an old tram shed. It was abandoned for about 20 years.
How does AJ describe his focus and preparation for the upcoming match?
It was a bit of derelict land between Shepherds Bush and the TV centre. So I sat down with AJ and, well, I think you'll find just how refreshing he was. And you know what? He dealt with everything thrown at him. AJ, it's good to see you looking so good, looking so positive. It's been a rough few months for you. very hard times that you seem to have magnificently overcome? Well, you never overcome, but you have good perspective in life. Life is humbling at times. Never know one's fate. But as a soldier, I stand strong for their parents. First and foremost, this ain't about me.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is Anthony Joshua's mindset ahead of his comeback fight?
0:00–1:06
2
How has AJ coped with personal losses leading up to his return?
1:06–2:16
3
What insights does Eddie Hearn provide about AJ's training?
2:16–3:09
4
What motivates Anthony Joshua to fight again?
3:09–4:00
5
How does AJ describe his focus and preparation for the upcoming match?
4:00–5:15
6
What are the expectations for Joshua's fight against Kristian Prenga?
5:15–6:15
7
How does AJ plan to approach his future in boxing after this fight?
6:15–6:57
8
What does Darren Barker say about AJ's potential performance?
6:57–33:24