Anthony Joshua has discussed the targets and goals for his career moving forwards. It has become common knowledge that one of the fighters ‘AJ’ idolised in his early days was the ferocious former 2-time world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson.
However, he has shared it is not his goal to be seen as ‘baddest man on the planet.’
The undefeated, powerful Briton, however, suggested that he would prefer to focus his attention on following the blueprint left by Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Ooooooooooo scary 👻🤣🤣 #AJBXNGpic.twitter.com/93LQVWSvnV
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) March 27, 2018
Focusing instead on being the ‘smartest fighter on the planet.’
“I don’t want to be the baddest man on the planet like Mike Tyson. No, no. I want to be the smartest fighter on the planet.”“Look at Mayweather, he’s not so much the baddest. He’s known as the smartest, TBE, TMT, wise, he knows his way around the ring. He’s got a boxing IQ, so yeah.
Joshua also discussed how he has been able to shun the limelight away and not get caught up in being a celebrity after elevating his status to a sporting icon.
“Do you see me out anywhere? Do you hear anything about me? You don’t hear anything like that.”
Still I Rise 💫 #AJBXNGpic.twitter.com/NfSqc85ut0
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) March 26, 2018
“I worry about myself and challenge myself. I don’t get caught up in anything.”
“My time is limited. I’ve got goals now. Everything has been a rush.
“Since I’ve started watching a lot more athletes, I’ve learned you have to be disciplined.”
“You learn how to improve and what your goals are and how to achieve them.”
Joshua also stressed that his desire and hunger to achieve will not be quenched if and when he does become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
“I’ve always said it’s not about the belts, even though they are great.”
Say it with your chest. #AboveTheNoise@beatsbydrepic.twitter.com/iFmxYTAC7p
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) March 26, 2018
“Even Mike Tyson said ‘What are these? They don’t mean nothing any more’. I’m not doing it for them.”
“It’s about where can I take myself? I’m challenging myself. The unifications and undisputed are just titles on the shelf. That’s an ever-lasting battle and bigger than any unification,” Joshua concluded.
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