Anthony Joshua believes he has “Plenty” of time left in his career despite his creeping age and lack of quality wins over the past five years.
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AJ doesn’t say what kind of opposition he’d be fighting for him to keep fighting for a long time, but it can’t be dangerous opposition if things go downhill for him. He has pride and didn’t want to ruin his legacy by losing repeatedly.
Joshua turns 35 next month on October 15 and heads into the most treacherous part of his career with his challenge of IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois this Saturday night and a guaranteed fight against Tyson Fury in 2025.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua has not fought a top-level fighter since his victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. of 283 lb out of shape in December 2019. That’s a long time for any fighter to go between wins. the quality opposition, especially for Joshua, who has a large following in the United Kingdom and
Will Joshua be eager to continue his career if he is knocked out by Dubois (21-2, 20 KO) and beaten by Fury? It depends on what Joshua’s goals are.
If it’s just for money, I could keep fighting and making good dough until I’m 40. British boxing fans do not give up on their fighters, as we saw with the young British Dereck Chisora.
It’s hard to imagine Joshua continuing with his career for much longer if he piles up one defeat after another, and becomes abandoned after a while. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, obviously still stands by his side until the bitter end, but he could be a joke after a while if he doesn’t get an idea and retires.
With Hearn’s matchmaking, Joshua can fight until old age. While Hearn matches Joshua the way he has recently with the four younger guys, there is no limit to how long he can keep fighting. However, it would be beyond pathetic if this is how Joshua ends up.
“Loads,” Joshua said DAZN Boxing when asked how much time he has left in his career. “It’s not the physical side; I’m strong as an Ox; I’m good. I’m fit, very fit. I push myself further. It’s only if I’m mentally hungry enough to do it, how long I’m mentally ready to go to battle.”
