Anthony Joshua is, of course, one of Britain’s greatest boxers.
He continues to put on showpiece fights as he boasts a record of 24 wins from 26 career fights, including 22 wins via knockout.
Though, as you’ll notice, he has lost two bouts.
The first of which came when Joshua was originally scheduled to face Jarrell Miller until he failed three drug tests, leading to Andy Ruiz Jr stepping in to fill the void. This fight is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, as the Mexican came away with the win, but AJ was able to avenge the loss in a rematch six months later in Saudi Arabia.
The other loss came against Oleksandr Usyk in Joshua’s most recent fight on September 25.Â
Revenge seems to be on the Brit's mind again as a rematch with Usyk is next in line. There was uncertainty as to whether this fight would take place, however, due to obvious current events in Usyk’s home country of Ukraine.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Oleksandr Usyk ducks as Anthony Joshua punches during the Heavyweight Title Fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The fighter travelled back to the war torn country in order to aid the efforts there, but has since left so that this fight can happen.
Eddie Hearn currently eyes a date for the rematch in late July, though, it may not happen in the UK.
Joshua has clearly had more time than expected to prepare for the eventual clash, but the British fighter has been focused and stepping up his training in recent weeks.
You’d imagine that the constant confusion might throw off a training camp and make things harder, but Joshua seems to be in insane shape.
He took to Instagram on April 12 to share a training video detailing his sharp technique and eye-catching physical condition.
It begins with Joshua unleashing vicious and lightning-fast combinations. The sound of each strike shows the power behind his punches and the speed is insane.
AJ then uses bands around his body to strengthen and stretch his core and one just above his head to swerve between. The Brit is seen topless here so fans can notice his chiselled physique.
The video finishes with him completing some shadow reps with small weights as he looks to get himself in the greatest possible shape to reclaim his titles once the eventual rematch happens later this year.
Whenever the fight happens, it’s clear Anthony Joshua is driven and determined to deliver on the night, it should be a great fight for all fans after a long wait.