Anthony Joshua Reveals What He Never Got While Punching His Way Into Boxing Heavyweight Division

• Anthony Joshua lost all his belts to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, and the British boxer was blamed for not fighting enough
• Joshua, who has his roots traced to Nigeria, is preparing for a rematch with Usyk and says he deserves respect
• According to him, he felt like he did not get the deserved respect while punching his way into the heavyweight division

British-Nigeria boxer Anthony Joshua has disclosed that he never got that respect while punching his way into the heavyweight division.

This is coming a month before his crucial re-match with Oleksandr Usyk as he hopes to regain his belts from the Ukrainian.

Back in September, Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles and many were disappointed that he did not reach his potential during the fight.

In a recent chat with JD Sports, Joshua was told that fans are expecting to see him fight like his old self, but he quickly replied:

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“But I feel like I never got that respect. Nah, that's wrong. When I came into this division, it was whack.

“Alright, you know what? I'm gonna come in this game and take on everyone and anyone.

“It doesn't matter who, I can only beat what's in front of me, but I've gotta make sure that they're top.

“Maybe it's because I'm British that none of these lot are respecting my thing.

“I feel like I'm not getting looked at as someone who is a dominant heavyweight in the division.”

Joshua blames crew for his loss to Usyk

Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua has stated that he never knew he was losing his first fight against Ukrainian sensation Oleksandr Usyk.

The British-Nigerian boxer was outmatched over twelve rounds during the fight last September, but he stated that his team did not tell him he was losing.

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AJ severed ties with manager Rob McCracken and his team after they could not tell him the status of the proceedings during the encounter.

Tyson Fury returns to training

Sports Brief earlier reported that the blockbuster heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could finally happen as reports have it that Fury, who earlier hinted at retirement, has returned to training.

Fury eyes the massive £200million fight against Joshua but warns that it will be expensive to have him in the ring.

Recall that Fury earlier disclosed after he knocked out Dillian Whyte at the Wembley Stadium that he would quit professional boxing.