British boxer Anthony Joshua has raised eyebrows with his recent enigmatic remarks, seemingly aimed at criticizing the organization of the sport.
In doing so, he joins the likes of boxing legends George Foreman and Mike Tyson in expressing similar sentiments.
The 33-year-old former unified heavyweight champion, who recently returned to the ring with a somewhat unconvincing victory over Jermaine Franklin, is currently gearing up for a future clash with Deontay Wilder.
However, before that can happen, there are plans for Joshua to face fellow British fighter Dillian Whyte, though this matchup is yet to be officially confirmed. It appears that Joshua's frustration over the delays in these negotiations is mounting.
As an outlet for his growing discontent, Joshua took to his Instagram story to share a video clip featuring boxing legend George Foreman, who criticizes the cutthroat nature of boxing as a business. In the video, Foreman reveals his personal experience of being coerced back into the sport after losing everything due to the actions of those he trusted. He emphasizes the financial motivations behind his return, driven by the need to support his family.
Adding to the narrative, Joshua also shared a video featuring Mike Tyson, another boxing icon, expressing similar thoughts on the business aspect of the sport.
Tyson highlights that boxing is ultimately about making money with the least amount of risk, rather than merely determining who is stronger or tougher. He emphasizes the importance of leaving the ring healthy and being able to take care of one's family.
In line with these sentiments, Joshua contributed his own commentary on the matter. He posted a message echoing the theme of his predecessors, making it abundantly clear that he is dissatisfied with undisclosed happenings behind the scenes.
"Boxing: The only jungle where the rats outwit the lions," Joshua wrote, encapsulating his discontent with the current state of affairs in the sport.
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