“Can’t Hate on This”: Months After Heavy Criticism, Anthony Joshua Earns ‘Newfound’ Respect From Fans

In the world of boxing, criticism comes hand in hand with victory, and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knows this very well. It is the nature of the sport where fans and critics dissect every fight, especially of stars like ‘AJ’. The British boxer recently came back into the win column following his unanimous decision victory over Jermaine Franklin.

Despite winning the fight, many felt that the British boxer underperformed in this fight. In addition, he was also criticized by many fans for not being as good as his former self. In the past, Joshua was known for his explosive power and the ability to dispatch opponents with ease. His victories over renowned fighters like Wladimir Klitschko were demonstrations of his dominance in the ring. However, it seems that the fans have a newfound respect for the former champion after he went out and served his community like a good citizen.

Joshua recently took to social media and uploaded some pictures of himself at a community event. The event which was organized by Clean Herts Community saw children meeting and engaging with ‘AJ’. Moreover, Joshua also thanked his team and the members of the community for putting together this event.

“Thanks to my team @cleanhertsco for your time and effort in putting on a great event and to the neighbours who showed love and support. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did,” he wrote.

Despite the heavy criticism surrounding his performance against Jermaine Franklin, Joshua’s dedication to giving back to the community has not gone unnoticed. Moreover, the fans showered Joshua with praise for his charitable endeavors as they reacted to his post.

Fans praise Anthony Joshua for hosting a community event

One user commented, “Can’t hate on this. Great work fam.” Another user named Gyimah Seth simply praised the Briton, calling him, “The People’s Champ.” A user named Mikhail was humbled by Joshua’s gesture, and commented, “A true champion.” Moreover, a user also touted ‘AJ’ as a man of the people. They commented, “AJ for the people.”

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Lastly, a user named Mohamed Mansaray urged the British boxer to keep up his work and give back to his community. “Now that’s Real PR. Keeping the #people #happy. Keep up tha works,” he wrote.

Joshua has demonstrated his commitment to making a positive impact beyond his boxing achievements. Moreover, the recognition and commendation he received for his efforts reflect his compassion to use his platform and status for the betterment of others. What did you think about Joshua’s post following a community event? Let us know in the comments below.

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