Anthony Joshua explains why his boxing style CHANGED

Anthony Joshua spoke to me ahead of his rematch with Dillian Whyte. In this interview I tried to ask Whyte and Joshua the same questions. This isn't my normal style of interview. So midway through I went back to simply listening and responding to what was said.
It was a good idea and worked for the TV news report. But in terms of a interview to watch from start to finish, this isn't one of my best. But it was good to try a new challenge.
The TV version is on instagram account, if you are interested to watch that.
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[@AntoineSpeaks]

Hey here is my interview with Dillian Whyte kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ7TgmtogMR9mbs

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thank you for the feedback. Fun fact: when AJ broke down at the Usyk rematch press conference, that was due to my question. That was after a series of interview with AJ... Way back when he promoted Okolie vs Chamberlain. I am going to joshua vs whyte- so say hey if you see me. If not have a great day

[@darylshields4365]

@@AntoineSpeaks He broke down cause he got absolutely smoked and couldnt fathom another person is better than him

[@AntoineSpeaks]

So, me, who was literally there, is being told what happened by, you, who was where exactly? My guy shhh.

[@darylshields4365]

@@AntoineSpeaks calm down bro just cause you had one viral moment 🤣 desperate to let people know that eh

[@jamesjameson4566]

@@darylshields4365 he said because he did television as opposed to just doing KZbin, he should be "different gravy" at interviewing people, very arrogant.

[@adedamolafashola9443]

This is a great interview. The questions you asked AJ made him open up and answer some of the questions we all have. AJ is the Man honestly. This is Boxing, and hes becoming a better Boxer. All the best 3x World Champion AJ. 🏆

[@psy-op]

AJ is booooring lol 😂😂😂😂

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

I think he is in Decline, lets hope you are right, i would love to see a more kompetetive Heavyweight Divison.

[@chikarayleigh4534]

Couldn't say it any better.

[@samstanger1089]

He's becoming a shitter boxer. Facts. He's scared to get chinned again so fights scared and doesn't use his best attributes anymore

[@22cryogen]

Genuinely, I think this is the truest AJ we've seen for a while. I like the calm and silence you've brought to the interview.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thank you. I've interviewed AJ many times. Most people don't realise it was my question that brought him to tears after the second loss to Usyk. My other interview with AJ went viral too. It's better than this one. It was before the Ruiz rematch. I tried a new challenge in this interview for both fighters. Normal i don't have notes.

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

spot on he looks like he back from the bad place mentaly he went. old AJ smiling joking not tense or moody.

[@NuttnButKungfu]

@@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071 the same bum AJ doesn't have anything left just his name

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

@@NuttnButKungfu Sad hating on 2 time world champion millionaire stadium filling popular well liked boxing legend. lots of love from AJ fan

[@NuttnButKungfu]

@@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071 just shell of himself guy hasn't looked good in 6 fights should retire and save his health

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

No matter what AJ does the haters just want to tear him down smh

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Facts

[@thesmallnotesduo]

Criticism isn't hate my friend. We can heed it or ignore it but we can never stop it.

[@Agent47001]

He’s to soft if he was born in America he would be liked

[@nrealms9519]

​@@Agent47001he is liked. He is also disliked. Just like every human being that lives, has lived or will live. U can't please everyone and why should you even want to?

[@drewkiely901]

Everyone has their critics no mater how accomplished they are. If Einstein and Da Vinci had their critics then what chance do the rest of us have , it’s part of life and can actually help and motivate you if an individual can put their ego aside.

[@adamoxen]

9:29- ".....will understand the mindset i had as a fighter while a lot the dimwits in the industry don't". Accurate assessment of boxing fanboys, media & critics in general👏

[@WatikKubuli-ot3vt]

Refreshing to see a sensible, mature boxing channel for once.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

I am actually a TV news presenter and reporter. I just cover big fights when i can. The youtubers work really hard covering these events. So i respect their work ethic. But interviews is literally what i am paid to do... So i should be different gravy 😏

[@jamesjameson4566]

@@AntoineSpeaks yeah, there's plenty of youtubers doing interviews that are better than anything on TV.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

TV has schedules, duration limits and host of other reasons why TV interviews aren't comparable to KZbin. Most KZbin interviews are basically recorded podcasts. That format doesn't exist on TV. Like I said, there's a lot of people working hard on social media, not easy producing your own content consistently.

[@getrelaxed3848]

Can we just give this interview all rounds of applause, this G is one of the best interviews I ever watched, so calm, questions on point, you name it.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

That's a very kind comment. This isn't one of my best interviews with AJ though. Before he fought Ruiz in Saudi i interviewed him- over 750k views. Also i asked the question that brought AJ to tears after Usyk fight. I am full time tv presenter and news reporter... So my interviews should be diffetent gravy to most things on KZbin. But i respect their work ethic dedication. As i was a youtuber back in the day too.

[@getrelaxed3848]

@@AntoineSpeaks I will watch them now, this is the first time I discover your channel like literally today and I watched the Dylan and Anthony interviews, but I will watch the others for sure. You Sir got yourself a new sub 💪🏻

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks- But I probably won't post again for a long time... I am more active on Twitter/Instagram @AntoineSpeaker. With that said, I am hopefully making a documentary with Richard Riakporhe. I already made a documentary with Lawrence Okolie. Type in Okolie ITV NEWS into KZbin. Thanks for the support

[@malcolmsmith3395]

Why is aj even relevant he has lost 2 fights ??

[@12aw12]

​@@malcolmsmith3395Muhammad Ali lost 5 fights. Your point?

[@jamessiviter7991]

BIG respect to AJ never ducked any fighter - true warrior/spartan will 100% be 3 time world champion 👊

[@frankiefranks1560]

I think you will find in history and facts he has ducked a few 😂

[@ajawbox]

​@@frankiefranks1560hes never ducked anybody who genuinly wanted to make a fight with him without stupid demands. the guys who were serious about fighting him hes foight. the guys who said they wanted to fight him but deep down didnt are the ones hes not fought yet

[@frankiefranks1560]

@@ajawbox oh sorry I didn't know you was part of his team and only know what you see on the net 🤣😂

[@dansmallman6686]

AJ still talking that 'on a journey ' bs talk 😂 he won't ever be a champion again 💯 he can't deal with the best of them can't go 12 rounds, no speed no heart no chance 💯

[@ajawbox]

@@frankiefranks1560 and i didnt know you was part of a team that follows his fight negotiations and determines who hes ducked and who he hasnt 🤡

[@warrengomez67]

AJ never ducked anyone. I respect him for that

[@tonysa2337]

Agreed, he srldom ducks fight. That is the one thing about Joshua I respect.

[@madeniran]

I’m at 99%, I’ll 100% agree after the wilder fight happens.

[@user-kz2ch5hn8h]

He ducked fury for 40 percent

[@chaoticprogress]

Yeah apart from Wilder.

[@chimaumadi7321]

I became interested in boxing because of A.J

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks for watching- please follow me on @antoineSpeaker on Twitter and Instagram

[@Cinemachoicefilms]

Shout-out from BK NYC

[@mrspecialk1234]

Great interview with good questions….what we are seeing is the transformation of Anthony Joshua, where he is stepping away from that “wrecking ball” styled fighter and into a controlled, measured boxer much like Wlad Klitschko did after his early losses….Joshua says he’s in boxing for the money, but I think deep down legacy is subconsciously pushing him and now he’s focused on longevity and how he’ll be historically remembered….money can’t buy that.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

This is my best Anthony Joshua interviews- one of the most watched on- check it out even though you know the result of the fight lol. Have a nice day KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WUaniJh7ySnck

[@deco1976]

All respect to this man , he fights anyone who is put in front of him, unlike fury, I wish him all the best.👍

[@chrisdouglas1158]

That's what I like about him and DW, I've lost alot of respect for AJ after the BLM and Usyk bullshit he pulled, and I do wish he would bring back a bit of the old in ring AJ he seems to deride in this interview. ( I think pre ruiz AJ knocks current AJ out in 7 rounds) but he and DW have always fought and been willing to fight anyone.

[@StocktonMotherFer]

@@chrisdouglas1158it’s why I personally find it insulting to hear people talk up these duck artists and claim he ducked them when that’s contrary to everything he’s done

[@chrisdouglas1158]

@@StocktonMotherFer yea exactly, I'm absolutely fine with people not liking him because of some of his personal actions and I'd even gove people a pass if they think he is pretty much washed up since the ruiz loss. That's an opinion I think people are allowed . But he hasn't ever been a ducker or coward.

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

AJ done more for British boxing than any other fighter in the last 25 years yet the hate he gets is disgusting. He best Franklin out of sight 10-2 i scored it yet gets slagged of for not knocking Franklin out. I be there to see him knock Whyte into retirement AJ be world champion again you watch.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

😂

[@juiub]

rightly said, cant understand the hate he gets

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

@@juiub 😁

[@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071]

@@juiub I think it comes from none boxing fan’s casuals or haters of success and wealth I can’t see how you can hate on 2 time world champion that took on USYK twice and was beaten up twice but had the balls to take the fight USYK is all wrong for AJ he is a level or 2 above him with respect but he knock out Whyte definitely

[@brianhanes5413]

​@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504casual

[@AyDavid-du9pw]

He actually made a lot of sense.

[@austratech6484]

People just truly need to listen to AJ to understand where he is coming from. I can see him become a 3x heavyweight champ!

[@Ytnzy250]

Really? He doesn't beat Fury, we know he can't beat Usyk! So how does AJ become three time champ? He doesn't, guys a gate keeper whether he beats Whyte or not.

[@tonysa2337]

It's very unlikely but even if he does become a "three time champion" he will never achieve what Usyk has. AJ should focus on completing a trilogy with Ruiz before he talks about being a champion again. He got absolutely destroyed by Ruiz in the first fight and then outpointed a massively overweight and untrained Ruiz in the second fight. Its extremely unlikely that AJ will defeat an even semi-fit Ruiz in a third fight.

[@christopherstamp5946]

@@tonysa2337🤡

[@Ytnzy250]

@@tonysa2337 Aye, to quit standing up in a neutral corner must still haunt him to this day.

[@leonardcharles59]

The way Fury's career is going it could t be only a matter of time before he is beaten IF he is FORCED to fight a serious challenger, like Joshua is in the process of becoming again or fight the unified hw champion Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury had better fight someone who is recognized as a highly ranked and skilled pro boxer soon. If not, the boxing community will probably call for him to be stripped of the title he has. In the meantime Anthony Joshua is staying active under new trainer Derrick James while Fury's trainer (?) Sugarhill Steward has been busy training other fighters but not Tyson Fury .

[@matty1099]

People don’t want intelligent boxers in the game that do well . They want a mad man talking rubbish . AJ has sense that’s why he has done well in the boxing game so far

[@psy-op]

AJ is boooooring, 😂😂😂

[@catchinxbodiezz9299]

​@@psy-op keep cryiiiiiiiing

[@chikarayleigh4534]

@@psy-op are you a robot? You have the same comment over n over.

[@TrumpTweetsBSC]

Most guys want him talking brash. They can't seem to appreciate a boxer sounding philosophical or intelligent. It probably demeans them when a boxer is sounding more intelligent than they can ever sound.😅

[@We_Deliver_All]

Win or lose, Joshua's work ethic and determination to better himself is inspirational.

[@antoniomatthews4459]

Wlad made the same transition which led to him reigning for a decade.

[@StocktonMotherFer]

So did Lennox, after getting upset a few times in fights they had no business losing and getting knocked out .

[@chikarayleigh4534]

Anyone who has met AJ knows that he's such a refreshing person to talk to. Great interview.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks. Your comment is facts

[@moisesescobarr]

Been a massive supporter since 2015. Keep going AJ. I know deep down.. you want it bad 💯🔥

[@judenneji7340]

Me too, I love his philosophy besides he is calm and calculative. He will shake the world of Boxing 🥊 soon. Watch out for a redefine AJ....

[@Birmingham_racing]

Amazing interview this explanation is what I wanted for a long time

[@RA-eb8sv]

Great interview. Just so happy seeing Josh with the spark back in his eyes. It all got too much (understandably) over the last few years but seeing him happy and confident is all we want. Come on Josh, you can do it all mate.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

Let's go champ 🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@logicArrivesReloaded]

Sup champ

[@ke_r1m]

Great interview. I really liked the style - it was interesting to hear their contrasting answers.

[@paulturner9542]

God AJ talks a lot without saying much. Always wearing a mask. Too scared to let the real Femi out, would do damage to brand Joshua/Hearn.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

So how comes so many other are saying be shared true unsight? Maybe it's you that isn't understanding? AJ's brand is fine regardless. He is already rich. Your was a lot of nothing: just something you have heard other youtubers say and here you are repeating it as if its your own knowledge.

[@cyfar2768]

Do you know the real Femi you claim? You only know the man you’ve seen on your screens so who are you to talk about the real femi when you don’t know him personally. I’m guessing you think you know the real Luke Fury? Or you think you know the real Deontay Wilder? I can assure you only know what you see of them on your screens and so you should actually appreciate the ones that talk to you like a human should as AJ is doing. That’s how you expect a human being to talk to you when you meet them. Or do you expect me to be yelling dosser at you and bomb squad? If that is what you call real then I know you’re just an overgrown WWE fan who needs to wake up and smell the coffee of the real world 😂

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Maybe it is time for him to come out. You never see him with a female.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@AntoineSpeaks Your love for AJ knows no bounds does it lol ? You couldn't make it any more obvious that you're an AJ dick-riding casual. The vast majority are saying AJ loves the sound of his own voice, talks shyte, and his career was always just a carefully planned business model, and only the casuals are supporting him. Just the same as AJ's support for the criminal organisation BLM, and how he made his speech and told black people to only shop at black owned businesses. Intelligent people knew all along, BLM was just a criminal con, so the three lesbians could make millions of personal fortune then disappear. AJ, like yourself and the other casuals, are so thick they believed it, and publically supported it. The fact most of the comments here support AJ, is simply down to two things : 1 - this is an AJ dick-riding channel where not many real boxing fans come, and 2 - you probably delete most of the comments you don't agree with.

[@90nadz]

Sounds like AJ has learnt alot off those Usyk losses. Fair play and look forward to him back inside the ring to demonstrate his talk and putting it into action.

[@KnowPorcelain1]

I really liked this interview, its like AJ has grown up, its no longer about working harder, its about understanding himself, and working smarter, this interview is what I as a boxing fan have been waiting for from AJ, and finally starts answering the questions, lets see if he can execute it under pressure, I hope and believe he can lets see. I am now looking forward to Dyllians interview with the same questions. Great content.

[@truthhitman7473]

Basically, to cut a long story short, AJ wants to be a winner. He lost his title and he wants it back. It's not impossible. And Dillian Whyte, with all due respect, is getting knocked out.

[@andyanderson362]

Hands down my favorite Heavy Weight. Appreciate the way he carries himself. All the best Champ!

[@fuku35]

His a chump

[@Soufriere38]

AJ goes into boxing teacher guru mode often in his interviews.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Yes he loves the sound of his own voice.

[@joestuttard1495]

Really good interview! Feels like you get good human to human connection, and draw out insight into AJ's mind and thoughts

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks. Check out my old interviews with AJ

[@theabbaslovers]

True👏

[@mattdevereux5940]

superb interview, old school calm with brilliant research, open ended not interupting, got the fighters respect.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks

[@iifeofdeji5438]

Refreshing interview 👍🏾

[@LovenArtiste]

Should change to “Antoine Listens”. Great interview. You seem to give people the time and freedom to go through their thoughts. 👏

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks. This wasn't my best interview with AJ. If you watch the interview with me and him before RUIZ 2. you will see my interview style. No notes. No looking down. Just a good one on one interview. Despite limited time- back in the day we would get less than 10 minutes with AJ.

[@karrissaumasangu]

Great interview!

[@daweilee1986]

Enjoyed this interview

[@marsuini]

This version of AJ could be very dangerous…he got rid of yes men

[@leemuswhite6377]

Love the mindset of Joshua and Whyte, these interviews are priceless.

[@aminuabba5523]

Before you start talking rubbish... Please take your time and listen to this interview... 🙏

[@chazbayley]

He’s very deep. Philosophical…. Sometimes I wonder if he over thinks and over complicates things but on the other hand he’s Olympic gold medalist, 2 time heavyweight champion of the world, unified the division and faced more top ten contenders than the top of the he’a weight division combined. Maybe the great AJ has become the most underrated fighter of our time and he can make a comeback at a title. Maybe.

[@joaomatheusMS]

First time watching, very good questions. Nice job.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SoseTalkz]

Dope interview

[@luckyhousenetwork]

We respect this 💯 Backing AJ fully on the road to WORLD CHAMPION again!!! ❤🏆... Amazing interview... We still have a lion folks🦁👑 🔥

[@DjNikGnashers]

Not a chance. He hasn't got the balls to give 110% in the ring, and that is what true champions do.

[@soleknight3212]

Fury is probably the best HW of this era, but AJ has the best resume and the best fight with Klitschko

[@rakbhogal3293]

I prefer this Aj than the one before the first Usyk lost (then he was lost in the sauce). .. He is truly humble now and therefore more present and balanced.

[@DjNikGnashers]

If he apologises for his pathetic support of that criminal organisation BLM, and apologises for telling black people to 'only shop in black owned businesses' then he might have a bit more support.

[@TheAbear53]

Definitely need to make a video on their respective answer merged/side by side - great work with the identical questions

[@kingtchala6832]

I'm a massive AJ fan. But even as a casual fan but I can see his footwork and head movement still requires vast improvement.

[@harryshaw6275]

Great interview - DW too 👏

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Much appreciated!

[@kdlofty]

Joshua just told Dillian his fight plan. I also think that Dillian is the perfect fight for Joshua right now. It's the ultimate reset fight.

[@sashaenglish2755]

Though exactly the same .

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

He ain't the cleverest guy is he.

[@cyfar2768]

Brilliant interview bringing out eloquent and thought provoking responses from AJ. Great job 👏🏾

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks brother. If you have time check out my interview with AJ before Ruiz 2.

[@psy-op]

Eloquent 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cyfar2768]

@@psy-op Do you even know what the word means because laughing at my use of it only make you look a fool to be honest

[@babyboikash1028]

This man really did try to put HW boxing back on the map. The other top dancing partners just didn't want to dance with him when he was doing it

[@NAR-wv3sl]

AJ is right. Non boxing fans can’t begin to understand what being a boxer is like. Haters are like critics of art who can’t wield a brush. We should celebrate the achievement or shut up.

[@cyfar2768]

Well said 👏🏾. They hate on the things they can’t do and blame the world and the rich and powerful for the low places they find themselves in the world. They’re never make themselves accountable for anything they do or say. It’s always the other person’s fault.. sad really

[@bobgarrett7134]

He believed he could run over everybody for a long time. Sooner or later you realize that's impossible -- and having the best skills and fundamentals delivers the belts. He's interviewed 100 top coaches. He went with Robert Garcia, who's a great coach, but not great enough for Joshua... Derrick James is delivering the goods... Change takes courage.

[@akeemolaolaoye6657]

201b❤ 6:03 😮

[@DjNikGnashers]

Just remind me who his coach is this week ?

[@bobgarrett7134]

​@@DjNikGnashers He's had 3 head coaches in a 13-year pro career. Many times that's better than having one for that long -- because when you hear the first 5 words out of his mouth, in a certain situation, you know the next 100 by heart. It's especially tedious when there're 2 or 3 guys telling you how to fight at the same time. One says "you gotta concentrate!" ... It's like "piss off man. You get in your stupid ass in here and fight."

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@bobgarrett7134 He's tried many more coaches than 3, but yes only officially employed 3. He doesn't seem to have found the answer to his flaws yet, and after 13 years, and being in his early to mid 30's, it's too late to start looking now. I thought it was brilliant when he started his career, it seemed like a new era in UK boxing, but Hearn always cons fans and fighters, and AJ has just turned into a money-making, business model, and will never be remembered as a real fighter. I will remember Whyte & Chisora when they retire, but AJ will be forgotten. AJ has made 10 times more money than Whyte & Chisora, but he hasn't shown the guts, determination, and heart, and given 110% in fights slugging it out to the last bell like they have, and that is what makes a memorable fighter.

[@deano5112]

Boxing fans are roothless No one ever slagged AJ off when he was on the rise. Soon as he took is L. They was all Tysons fans. Now Tyson ducked usyk. There jumping bk on AJ’s train. Aj is a proper champion regardless. He got the lights n money bk in British boxing. And never ducked a fight.

[@DjNikGnashers]

What you meant to say was : 'none of the AJ dick-riding casuals' slagged him off when he was on the rise. Real boxing fans knew he was untested, and had a protected, carefully guided path by Hearn. And, I think you'll find, the point where he suddenly lost the support of millions, was when he made his unforgivable speech, supporting the criminal organisation BLM, and telling black people to only shop at black owned businesses. AJ is a thick twit, and should never have tried to bring politics into sport, especially when it's supporting what intelligent people knew all along, ie that BLM was a criminal organisation, conning thick clowns out of money so the three lesbians could buy themselves lots of massive houses and make personal fortunes. That showed his true intelligence, and that is why people turned against him, because the intelligent people could see he was a thick twit who was brainwashed.

[@jamesjameson4566]

Look at those arms, he cant lift em above his head after 6 minutes

[@nwabuezebenedict5457]

Bro; trust you are great, nevermind haters, we just gonna pull through and get the wins

[@jamesjohnston1297]

The lighting for AJ is good, but your 2nd camera shot (showing you) has too much glare mate; would've been better the opposite side.

[@davebayliss3142]

My money is on DW …. Let’s hope we don’t get another “ I buss case “ speech 🥴🥴🥴

[@iymind6785]

❤AJ i' m still in PAINS after missing in both fights. Get back hungry please an dbring ba the knockoit! I dey woth you bro❤

[@bbs1300]

Joshua is a very intelligent and articulate person, even if he retires from making his millions in the ring he will still have opportunities to make more millions compared to the rest in the HW division.

[@crissybrown705]

Honesty.... Vlad could have done it to me but wasnt aggrassive enough.

[@cyfar2768]

Absolute honesty and that is why he is improving. If he did not fight Wlad he’ll still be fighting like he did against Whyte. If he did not fight Ruiz he would fighting like he did against Wlad. If he did how fight Usyk, he’ll be fighting like he did against Ruiz. You live and you learn and that’s the true essence of life. While he learns, develops and gets more successful a lot of people are on the internet hating and regressing in their personal lives. The irony 😂

[@spencermackay9020]

You've taken an excellent angle on his face to help elucidate his words.

[@nigeldracup6716]

Done more for british boxing than anyone else Could of sat back for the Wilder fight big respect But stil the haters??

[@wokewhale]

Good questions! Big up AJ too!

[@stomingaben]

5:00 We are not gonna see the aggressive Joshua ever again.

[@buzzneil]

Not necessarily. He also spoke about breaking opponents down. If he breaks the opponent down enough the aggression will appear. The impression that I got was he’s just not going to be gung ho from the first bell.

[@nicklos1989]

Completely agree. Since he lost against ruiz his confidence has disappeared and ever since that fight he's been too scared to be the aggressor and control the fight because he hasn't got a winners mentality which has been proven since that loss to ruiz. I don't take anything away from the guy. Its bloody impressive what he's achieved considering how late in his life he started training to be a boxer and I have mad respect for that but he's no where near Fury's level nor Wilders.

[@happylarry7533]

he got chinned is a short version of his answer

[@patrickhenriette1043]

Cool calm and collective…..never ducked anyone…Respect to him for choosing legacy over money

[@23macca23]

Never ducked anyone? Ducked Wilder and Fury . Very overrated fighter, well managed by Hearn. He’s been exposed now, gun shy and finished.

[@ConstantineH]

collected* lol

[@SaiSaiGre]

Been saying for years that Joshua needed to stop letting fans and the boxing fraternity determine his moves and get to him too much. I have a friend who always trashed him and called him robotic and overrated, but when we met him in 2019, dude jumped first for the pictures and autographs. I'm glad he's sounding a lot more resolute and better mentally. Either way, most of the people who hate do so from behind a keyboard, just like some of the people who love, and sometimes ppl switch up. So just do what works for you. Hoping for a good fight, as someone who really enjoyed the bout with Franklin

[@undisputed1291]

Respect AJ and Usyk, never ducked ANYONE!... real warriors!!.... good luck to AJ becoming a 3 time champion.

[@adamek9750]

Interesting questions

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Thanks

[@makeshift1012]

I hear that brother❤

[@carlellis242]

Don’t get why people would hate on him, makes no sense. Yeh I’m a fan boy whatever but I also love the fact he’s achieved a lot and he also gives back and he wants to be the best man he can be

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Facts. Boxing fans want too much from fighters- I am not talking big fights, I am talking being some 'bad man' in interviews', but also do community work, also sign ever autograph, but throw chairs at press conferences, be like Mike Tyson, Ali, Mayweather or rolled into one... the expectations are too high and unachievable.

[@carlellis242]

@@AntoineSpeaks so true man, no wining, best thing you can do is just do you and F everyone the haters gonna hate funny all behind keyboard’s though and most never even laced up a a pair of of gloves let alone in front of millions. Not cool just support the guys for entertaining us and some don’t even make that much

[@hortz2274]

I still like AJ but im just not sure how genuine he is anymore… Good luck to both fighters though 🥊

[@adamelmino8359]

The man said the rabbit and the hare 🤣🤣. It's the tortoise and the hare

[@simonpayne54]

AJ certainly comes across as more focussed this time around, but I am concerned that he still sees it necessary to go back to basics and learn the fundamentals of boxing again. I personally do not think he needs to go back to basics. He did not mention his stamina once during the interview. He indirectly referenced it by talking about how long he can hit a punch bag for etc, but never directly mentioned his stamina, which imo is his main weakness. I think AJ was a better fighter several years ago and he can learn a lot from his first fight against Whyte and in particular, his fight against Klitschko. He was quite economical in both of those fights and chose his punches and attacks very well. He was a lot calmer and more calculated. The strange thing though in both of those fights, was that he got clipped and his stamina failed him at certain points. I would be getting AJ so fit if I was his coach and getting him to focus on his jab more, move his head from side to side more and not to stoop. He can learn from watching how Fury bounces on his feet and leans back slightly, which makes him less prone to being hit, but more able to retreat when needed - a bit like guerilla warfare, hit and run strategy. AJ is also prone to getting hit on the side of his head and Ruiz and Usyk highlighted this weakness. AJ will need to be aware of that against Whyte as one hard punch to the side of his head will buckle his legs again. Whyte has a decent jab too, but punches from his hips, so AJ just needs to keep his distance, work the jab, conserve his energy and be clinical in his attack phase. I am sure AJ will win the fight, probably with a straight jab and upper cut combo, more than likely in rounds 8 to 10 imo as he will not want to burn up in the earlier rounds. If AJ can improve on his stamina and learn the guerilla warfare style of hit and retreat, then I see nothing stopping him on his way to his 3 time moment. All imo of course.

[@marcus6775]

His aggression what kept him unbeaten and millions in the bank he lost against usyk is he tried to outbox a boxer in that second fight against usyk someone with a top boxing brain should of realised usyk don't like the body shots he or his coaching staff didn't

[@AntoineSpeaks]

Fair comment. He definitely wanted to demonstrate his boxing skills in the first fight. Which weren't terrible but weren't Usyk's level. I definitely wanted aj to use his god given attributes. But at the same point i can understand the desire to prove people wrong. Sometimes outside voice can make us forget we are doing great as we are.

[@marcus6775]

@@UpperWestsideGunn I never said usyk wasn't a great but even the greatest In Ali was beatable you ain't going to beat usyk by trying to outbox him

[@buzzneil]

⁠@@marcus6775he did on one judges scorecard 115-113 to AJ so he was closer to outboxing him than people realise. I had AJ one round up after the ninth and then Usyk took the fight away in the championship rounds so 115-113 to Usyk for me which one judge scored it. If he could have continued the good work he did in the ninth he might just have done it. This is what he tried to explain in this interview about breaking an opponent down. It took him until the ninth round to get there but then just as he thought he was there Usyk’s class and AJ’s lack of stamina told. I think that was what led to the utter despair at the end of the fight.

[@bobbycoolspeaks]

I hear what he's saying but he's wrong, I say different fights for different nights, the aggressive AJ works well for certain opponents and the calculated AJ works well for certain opponents. He should have been aggressive with usyk I saw how he hurt him during the fight at one point, and with dillian Whyte both styles will work. Anthony Joshua is my favourite boxer but I feel he thinks too much and sometimes overthinking makes you make the wrong decisions. You have to be calculated with your METHODS, he wants to appear smart rather than the stereotypical hood black man the media makes us to be which is good but he shouldn't need to prove anything just be himself. Overall good interview the camera should have shown you alot more couldn't see your face clearly at times just ajs good questions asked though.

[@rickard.eriksson]

What style did he switch to? I know he will resort to his old style when the lacticacid hits.

[@jaestaxz7300]

AJ one of the GOATs fuck the haters this man a real one ☝🏼

[@simoncrewe5625]

Brilliant interview 👏

[@richstacks4219]

2:13 he starts sounding like Derrick James. Think about how Errol fight and what AJ is saying. Win or lose their mindset will bring them far

[@MikeyNull]

I don't understand your comments. AJ is brilliant and has done wonders for British boxing. Since he started trying to outbox folk, he barely won a rematch and lost twice to Usyk. You want him to try outbox Fury? Not get hit by Wilder for 12 rounds? Dillian is gonna go at him honestly, old school. This fight will either spark the old AJ by a familiar foe, or..

[@danielolabanji9895]

AJ we your fans will ever stick to you forever.When you look around you, definitely you will see us around you.God Almighty be with you and take you above your heart desires.3X heavyweight for sure🤜

[@HealthHabitsHQ.]

Big talk from AJ

[@patrickboyle6727]

The philosopher

[@cyfar2768]

This is the AJ that this man has evolved into and the man he was always going to evolve into with the mixture of grit, hardwork, bravery, hate towards him and lofty expectations from the outside world. He has finally evolved into his final form. This is a man who knows who he is and what he has to do. This is why I liked what the title of his latest doc video on his KZbin channel was called “I know what it takes”. That is very telling of his mindset. He was already a role model but in the beginning he was just doing it to show himself as a positive person facing challenges head on with a smile and conquering his obstacles with strong willpower. Now is the time that he truly becomes a lasting inspirational figure for many generations as he is now showing that the rough edges can be refined with humility, that it is okay to question yourself in order to challenge yourself to be better, that you do not have to pretend to be a beast or warrior all the time to prove you’re tough. That you can actually go from novice to becoming so good at your chosen field by learning from your losses while not letting your victories change the man you are. This man is a true role model in every sense of the saying because as he once said in the ring “he is not perfect but is trying”. In a world where people expect you to be perfect version of what they want you to be, here is a man showing that he has overcome the feeling of wanting to do it for leotard is now very comfortable knowing that doing it for yourself is good enough for you, and that is all that matters in the end.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

What??? You sound just like him.

[@cyfar2768]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 exactly my point. Do you know who else sounds just like him? Most successful and well thinking people out there today. Probable your manager at work and the CEO of the company you work for if you work that is. The people you meet at your bank and any customer service assistant. It’s called eloquence, being professional and delivering a lesson behind every message.

[@thomasche]

Respect

[@johnd1466]

The rabbit & the hare? Lol.

[@azh-mf5uc]

To be fair to AJ he has an impressive CV compared with T F however it also reminds me of hearns hypocrisy when he used to compare Amir khan's CV to kell brook. That's real talk.

[@MBLDN32]

CMOOOOOONNN AJ WITH THAT 1 2 BOOM BOOM BOOM

[@ifitwasmeitwasyoutoo7963]

He speaks and I hear Derrick James. This is a very good sign

[@mightymighty3236]

He sounds like hes gonna be the Heavy weight mayweather

[@the_alchemy_method]

I agree in one sense with him about how many times you can go to the well… and heavyweights rely on size and power but fury is big and powerful too but he got his fundamentals nailed as a junior. That being said AJ is not that type of fighter so he maybe he shouldn’t try to be something he isnt IMO For example what do you think wouldhave happened if AJ fought his natural style for longer periods vs Usyk?

[@hooligangorilla7429]

Simple! Because he’s frightened of getting knocked out again…

[@coder-x7440]

He’s ducking Nganoo. Luckily we have Tyson Fury to stand up for boxing when he and Usyk are running scared!

[@whowhatwhen3159]

Ok 🤣🤣

[@iliyano567]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vvs607]

ducking KSI and Jake Paul aswell lucky we got Tysons brother Tommy to deal with them

[@beanlowrey6433]

💯💯👍🏿

[@topsuperseven7910]

around 4:40 AJ explains something that I wish more goofy critics would stop and listen to more carefully. He is correct: the boxers 'arc' is not actually chronological age, (esp. heavies) but the number of wars, the exhausting battle fights, the heavy punches and those long recoveries. Mayweather was well aware of this and IF he could, he's carry out the 'performance win' and sometimes yes a 'defining battle' had to happen. This is why Mayweather could go on for 48 high-level bouts AND 1 fake fight and then a dozen Exhibition Lotto fights well into his 40s. This is also why Dillian Whyte is a 'spent shell' and at 36 probably should have retired at least 1 bout before. He's "old" and his reflexes, the 'durability' are going due to wars, brutal slugfests, 'defining fights' for sure but his arc is now ending. AJ might be a jerk and says dumb stuff too BUT in this case he really knows what he's talking about, it's worth considering and a few of the relentless boo-birds need to hear it.

[@AntoineSpeaks]

The people that need to hear knowledge never listen long enough! Facts.

[@theMannyfresh1]

One of the more intelligent comments I've seen on a boxing channel. Most of the time, people are saying AJ should "just be aggressive" as if that solves everything. I do feel AJ should have worked more closely with Lennox Lewis as he knew the game inside out including the fundamentals. I don't know why he didn't pursue that path as it would have saved him a lot of trouble but there's probably more to the story than we know.

[@Vvs607]

basically ur reaction time starts to slow down at the age of 24 varies a bit depending on each human, he used to be an instinctive warrior, amazing to watch but not sustainable in your 30s hopefully he finds his new form of boxing to work.

[@_starter]

There is something familiar about his demeanor, I'd hazard a guess that he has been having existential crises, aside from the challenges of boxing.

[@thesmallnotesduo]

This is a great fight. May the best man win (and go on to face Wilder)

[@lukeboycott7953]

He ain't getting passed ruiz

[@thesmallnotesduo]

@@lukeboycott7953 You might be right my friend but I think he will KO Andy.

[@nischala7170]

Fighting usyk has completely changed his view of his style