“It’s Just Shambles”: Anthony Joshua Ridicules Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Negotiations

The realm of boxing holds no mystery when it comes to Anthony Joshua. From winning the Olympic gold medal to attaining the paramountcy of the heavyweight championship, his journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. However, in a recent convocation with the press, Joshua was unreserved in the criticism of his fellow champions, with his choice of words delivering a blow to the current state of affairs. “It’s just shambles,” he derided, alluding to the conspicuous dearth of matches at the championship level.

Joshua’s frustration is palpable, and it’s clear that he’s ready to take matters into his own hands. With a big fight coming up, he’s focused on proving his worth in the ring. But is there more to his comments than just frustration with the state of the sport?

Anthony Joshua’s scathing criticism of heavyweight boxing championships

Anthony Joshua, the former unified heavyweight champion, took a jab at Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s negotiations ahead of his upcoming fight against Jermaine Franklin. Speaking at a press conference, Joshua expressed his disbelief that the promoters have made no fights at the championship level.

“I am so happy I am fighting again because looking at the champions, it’s just a shambles,” he said. “I can’t believe no fights have been made at the championship level. It’s for me to do my job on Saturday.”

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Anthony Joshua expressed confidence in his abilities by suggesting that he is prepared for a 12-rounder. The Englishman also believes that he can put a dent in Franklin’s armor. “From round one to round 12, I’m prepared for a 12-rounder, but I do believe in my ability, my counter-punching and all that to put a dent in Jermaine. I think we’ll see blood,” he added.

Joshua’s frustration and the future of the heavyweight division

While Anthony Joshua’s comments on the state of championship fights have caused a stir, it is not the first time that the boxing world has been plagued by fights not being made. With big names like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk failing to agree on their fight, it begs the question of whether these fights are not happening because of egos or just plain mismanagement.

The heavyweight champion’s frustration with the lack of action and missed opportunities is palpable. Moreover, his determination to put on a show this Saturday is evident. The boxing community eagerly anticipates Joshua’s upcoming fight against Jermaine Franklin. It remains to be seen if his performance will help to shake up the current state of the heavyweight division.

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