Anthony Joshua: I'm 100% considering a politics career after boxing | ITV News

[@Tissou89]

He's cut from a different cloth.. Any fighter would response to Parkers mother in a different way. Most of them would have said : You better say goodbye to your son, because I will do this and that to him.. But this man Anthony Joshua amazed me with his response to Parkers mother.. The utmost respect.!! I wish you a good health and a wonderfull career in and outside the ring..

[@imBEAS]

Coco Tiaré

[@chrisbrown252]

He's so fake.

[@danielbrown_music7263]

Coco Tiaré here here...

[@ZaydDepaor]

He isn't fake. He isn't claiming to be an angel, he consistently speaks sense and has a productive and generous attitude. If someone is decent and speaks sense but loses their temper or hate some people and some things does that mean they are fake? He doesn't have to conform to mainstream opinions and demands and when that shows, it is in his favour rather than against him, shows he has his own brain and isn't willing to abandon his own principles. But maybe his agents etc will advise on marketing decisions to be silent about this or that. And most of us are involved in that sort of restraint due to the doors that get closed when speaking the truth about something that involves vested interests of others.

[@ymcaseptember6089]

This aged well

[@richardplatt5512]

Joshua is not just a great boxer. He has everything it takes to become a great man. Good luck, Anthony....

[@tonron888]

Clever lol. Ok!

[@RLFonline]

Richard Platt It's crazy without his boxing, he would be looked at like a drug dealer and a crook who has been in and out of prison when he was growing up.

[@richardplatt5512]

@RFL online The same could be said for many great champions.....

[@ryancummins8067]

+Richard Platt The vast majority of English footballers especially the likes of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Joey Barton, would be violent thugs and criminals from Liverpool, without a career in football.

[@jrthedog7473]

next he'll say he wants to be the first black man to walk Mars one thing he will not say is I am going to fight Wilder before 2022 Quack Quack save AJ

[@boxingrobinson3199]

AJ is a good guy..and he can Achieve what he proposes!!! good luck champion Anthony Joshua

[@LaurenceGill2000]

Yea you're alright with the politics cheers AJ

[@lawabidingcitizen1585]

He's a road man at heart not a politician .

[@MalikMoorBeatz]

Jay z and malcolm x were road men & look what happened with them. You only see a black man as one thing

[@twilightfades_7]

Ayaz Qadir Politics isn't always a bad thing you know

[@ilisonidraunitivi4824]

anthony joshua is a humble guy and is someone i look up to, Respect👊

[@DrAAAli]

AJ is very bright! I'd love to see him in positions where he can effect real change.

[@timothythomas7445]

A Ali, he'd be brought back to the canvas with a bump if he began to have a following and change the publics opinion

[@muybueno6576]

No he isn't bright at all...average intelligence at best .

[@TheLuminousOne]

well the political arena is not the stage to do that.

[@dhuss14]

I swear to god just a week ago or something I was just thinking about boxing, and the thought of AJ talking about politics just came to my mind. random AF but mums life its true

[@uncoverlight8605]

AJ has my vote in and outside the ring. Respect...

[@seven9399]

He trys hard and gives 100% and understands what a champion realy is fair play to him

[@kingandking15]

Who hate this guy ? the most humble guy I have ever seen

[@Enigmatized13]

People who keep disliking AJ videos need to get a life. If you have an agenda just don't watch his interviews. Probably Wilder fans.

[@donjuan7324]

Hedylogos True its envy Good looking , heavyweight champ , multimillionaire , women love him , Wat more does a man want .

[@alexwatch3827]

Haters. Means Aj doing well thats why the hate. People are strange

[@timothythomas7445]

Don't think their type would want Wilder as a politician either!

[@saneman6188]

I'm sure there are "haters", but there has always been an underlying feeling amongst a lot of people that AJ adopts a fake persona to garner popularity.

[@BANKO007]

If you don't like what you read, don't watch KZbin.

[@kevin48800]

lovely guy

[@134peaceandlove]

Men!! this guy is down to the earth, this is what a true champ looks like. bless him and wish him all the success. boxing can't have better role model than AJ.

[@ymcaseptember6089]

Now everyone hates him

[@Harihar_Patel]

AJ isn't the smartest tool in the box academically I would say, but he has a heart of gold and a lot of integrity for his fellow man. I think he would do very well in politics, where integrity is often lacking by many members of parliament. The fact he is prepared to put the needs of others before himself, shows a great deal of the man's character. The future is very unpredictable, but I wouldn't be surprised if this man ends up in community work and makes a real change for the inner urban areas of the UK.

[@LHudsonARTLIFTS]

Saying one of his fellow boxers is a embarrassment to the superior black race....so much compassion.

[@merkurii3877]

He's fake.

[@MrAndygayle]

I got AJ on this one....

[@robertosalazar6867]

Anything is possible with AJ in 12 - 15 yrs time when he retires. Imran Khan ( ex Pakistan cricket world cup winning captain.) Manny Pacquio & Vitali Klitchko ( 2 great fighters ) all these,great sports stars could be running their countries.

[@Kaiserbill99]

Imran Khan and Vitali Klitschko are both educated men and have the verbal and intellectual skills to become politicians. Pacquiao is not an educated man but is an iconic sports figure in an "also ran" country, as are Imran and Vitali. AJ seems a nice lad with a keen sense of humour but it is inconceivable that he could make an impact in politics in a country with the stature of Britain. It would be a bit like watching the sequel to "Ali G in Da House".

[@loveiskey7833]

He's got a better nature as well as heaps of respect

[@DTM4581]

Are the black panthers still going?

[@apimpnamedslickback8519]

DTM4581 Absolutely tgey will not Stop

[@laughdaily8974]

I reckon he could do it, with the right support. There's been American presidents that have been actors. The current governor of California was a bloody bodybuilder. Currently I'm not aware of any UK examples but I'm sure there's a few. It's early but with the right steps it could be possible, in some capacity

[@oldtimer5111]

Laugh Daily Esther Mcvey, who's in The Tory cabinet was some sort of morning show host I think and Martin Bell who stood as an independent and won, iirc he was a war correspondent for one of the news channels I know they are poor examples compared to the American ones but it's just off the top of my head) I don't think AJ has a hope of getting elected to any kind of position,no offence to him but this was like listening to a child talk about grown up stuff. Love him as a boxer but not the sharpest tool in the box

[@laminjammeh101]

Faustian Soul ....IQ what? Design for whom and by whom?

[@laminbadjie5210]

Please people be genuine and no negative comments. Ajax has a dream so let him try. The worst lost in life is failing to try. So please i hope we so respect to him. We love Ajax go for whatever you think you can try for good. We will support you. I have already cast my vote for u and a going to rally for u.

[@timothythomas7445]

ITV News, does AJ look a little smaller. Is it just me or is it just that AJ has not consumed lunch yet. AJ's late stoppage or good points win.

[@mikeyroberts647]

aifan your guessing

[@doone7054]

Hes had to carrying too much muscle gets gassed by 9 rounds parker stops him late on

[@stephenbrown4501]

Mikey Roberts he's lost 7 kilograms

[@chrisbilly6215]

I’ve noticed that too?? Wonder what’s going on has he cut for speed I wonder

[@avais6712]

Honest Sports he's cut for speed and stamina reasons. He was getting too heavy and so was getting tired and couldn't move as well as he should. So his trainer told him he needs to be a bit lighter.

[@shinpads3453]

A politician in Nigeria yes!!

[@samathaolga9497]

I noticed that you will be great be bless.

[@zoliswazou1904]

That is my favorite Champion Aj Anthony joshour i like him.

[@peppermintfreedom]

*This man can be raised to the Peerage, let him hook afew of them Noble Lords who chat ish & are not aboutthatlife*

[@DharmaDigest]

i went to barnet collage with this guy....legend

[@wagwan14]

what was he like back then?

[@DharmaDigest]

wagwan14 We call him femi 😁 down to earth guy mate. Sound lad

[@johnjohntv1195]

smoka joka Why femi?

[@wagwan14]

his middle name is oluwafemi. so has he always been like that then coz i thought all his humble stuff was a front, fake?

[@Fat-To-Fit593]

being Parker fan damme there is no way to hate this guy respect sir respect.

[@danielh2515]

Big AJ fan but this is will be his downfall. He should focus on boxing 100% at the moment. Think about politics after the boxing career. On a side note I think Wilder beats Joshua. Late round KO. People say Wilder has no technique but that’s what makes him so dangerous. Wilder will be the undisputed heavyweight champion.

[@fredomale8120]

Wilder is just a shadow of his self ok, I can bet wit anything that Aj will teach him a lesson of his boxing carrier. He just a noise maker

[@McPjNr]

They won't let him fight wilder, it'll be excuse after excuse

[@fredomale8120]

Wilder is the avoiding Aj ok, he is on social media calling Aj out all the time and his camp isn't back his call wit actions as far as I remains Aj supporter, wilder is going to be expose in the ring by Aj, let me categorically state the obvious here Aj will knock him. out

[@Olaojehking5777]

Daniel Harper put ur rent

[@AmirAmir-cp1qo]

"everyone has plans untill they get punched on their mouth" AJ you will go far with this type of mentality. Wishes you peace and protection to you and your family.

[@end-game2030]

Joshua looking a bit slim...Maybe he is taking the expert advice and shedding that unnatural weight he carries.

[@nasa5700]

Arfan Ayub naaa its because hes not in training camp yet .. still training but when a fighter comes to actually a fight training camp then thats when they get in peak Condition.

[@end-game2030]

Nas A, I hope for his sake your wrong as his extra weight will be the main factor in this fight guaranteed. Parker is young and has a lot of stamina.

[@AJ-nd4nk]

I think both AJ and Parker will come in lighter. He is looking a lot smaller here..

[@puffgreen2385]

I don't think AJ uses steroids cause he won't be boxing it's illegal but I think he used it in the past before and he is Nigerian they natural born with strong physique

[@janefuller4351]

Arfan Ayub cant you hear him saying he his 7kg lighter than the takam fight??

[@NoSurrender786]

Nothing against AJ but the only boxer who could've become a politician was Muhammad Ali. The guy had the eloquence, the intelligence, the influence and the presence. In some ways he was a political figure, larger than life, bigger than boxing who made a stand and left an everlasting legacy not just inside the ring but outside too.

[@apimpnamedslickback8519]

Thats gracious Brother Joshua due to make history in the Ring with you soon Mate long live Princess Diana

[@ZaydDepaor]

Whether you rate him or not, or like him or not, he gave fantastic answers in this interview, very honorable and intelligent answers. I wanted Klitshchko to win and thought Klitschko should have won, but Joshua is probably a better and smarter person than Klitschko, regardless of the academic education. He speaks more sense than most mainstream politicians, and he has perspective on true wealth of character rather than sporting success and material wealth. Very difficult to dislike him after listening to him here. I would prefer Parker to win (and he is another nice and respectful guy) mainly to shut up some of Joshua's low life idiotic fans. Any fighter can be knocked out and every fighter has vulnerabilities, Joshua certainly doesn't have a glass jaw.

[@BANKO007]

The guy who tweets about the "superior black race" is standing for politics? I thought we'd gone past supporting people like that.

[@guestboy12]

BANKO007 when and where can i see this tweet

[@lornagallagher5611]

Omg AJ I had the same conversation this week instead if giving out taxes tonthe government we should directly pay it to the nhs fire police etc as you say so we know where the money is going and what it is spent on

[@itoro5833]

D.OG215 May God punish you. May Israel's holy God punish you. You are a devil from hell.

[@lornagallagher5611]

If course im aware of where our taxes go but as you maybe aware of also goes towards other things like debt goverment wages etc

[@whatsupwhatsup9498]

Great person, I wish him good luck against Parker. May God/Allah help him.

[@boxingrobinson3199]

Whatz Up Whatz Up relax do you remember Parker vs Andy Ruiz...so let me ask you did consider Ruiz as a best boxer??? so why didn't win him by Kod?

[@whatsupwhatsup9498]

BOXING ROBINSON I'm not really impressed with Parker with all due respect, he does well against mediocre/average boxers, but Joshua is of a different caliber. That guy is technically of another level, we've been able to see that in the fight against Klitschko. Parker on the other hand has a moderate match against both Carlos Takam and Hughie Fury. I think Parker goes on the attack in the first round and Joshua will answer with a few good punches, giving Parker a taste of what kind of opponent he's dealing with forcing Parker to go into the defense.

[@husky5502]

He's got you at mind...no politician has

[@demonstr8r1]

Nothing but respect for this man although I will be routing for Parker. Good luck to both fighters but bring it your all Joseph you really need to be on your A game Mann...

[@_7.8.6]

That's if you make it out with your senses. But then again it seems like any emotionally unstable narcissist with 2 thumbs and a social media platform can become a "leader" thesedays

[@eddiehearn7522]

Superior one

[@kenwarrington6839]

eddie hearn fake eddie

[@eddiehearn7522]

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[@eddiehearn7522]

ken warrington buk

[@donjuan7324]

AJ , frank bruno number 2 Aj has grown on me . He is a top class guy , a great role model for anyone . Proved his metal in the vlad fight , that vlad fought brilliant . Wat a humble man for a MULTI MILLIONAIRE . Aj for prime minister am in , I give you my vote sir

[@humanforfreedom9583]

hes a media trained puppet who says what hes told to say and believes what hes told to believe, that aint no role model for my kids I want them to speak the truth whatever it is so don't include everyone in that, hes a sell out fake human being, open your eyes you will see it trust me.

[@gqobokaluyanda6473]

It is very certain that you can't please everyone, no matter how hard you try. If you don't like some one please keep it to yourself and don't poison others with it.

[@redbeard3122]

He thinks you're inferior to him due to your skin colour, have some self respect

[@jasonbourne6862]

He's looking slimmer again. I'm liking it because he's been too heavy for his last two fights. This might be a game changer because I was picking Parker with the superior handspeed, stamina and movement but Joshua back in the 230-240 pound range might pick up his speed and sharpness again while closing the distance in the stamina department. Ntm his height and reach advantage. Hope he does bring that WBO belt home though.

[@avais6712]

Ajs trainer has said recently he wants Aj to be lighter than his previous couple of fights. That is why he's looking lighter

[@boxing8510]

Come on Joshua ! Smash this punk up

[@davietaggart764]

Title of this should read "Eddie Hearn 100% considers a career in politics"

[@johantowmhas5774]

A good fulla - got brains too

[@ly-son-ibk]

Be a legend and write brits name in history book comes march31 st

[@jamesbaker9677]

This guy is an intelligent person and a brilliant boxer. There are no other kinks. He will win but Parker will give him a real fright.

[@basedguy1236]

He's got to be joking.

[@sholaebofin6090]

Great tax idea's

[@bbsstv9653]

shola ebofin Not how he says that if you're paying high taxes only then you should have a say on how it's spent. And you kind of already do have a say on how your taxes are spent when voting on the manifesto. You can't have 40 million people wanting to spend their money 40 million different ways, nothing would get done. And on the NHS, I don't think a&e is full of people that have cut their fingers or have a cold. People are there for serious issues. But there is a clear lack of investment, funding and innovation which the NHS needs. I like AJ, and expressing and debating views is a good thing. At least he cares and is trying to do something.

[@HR-jy1nb]

AJ has dropped alot of weight

[@Pentiik]

champ

[@noomanbassadiq3165]

People act like steroids is the only thing that bulks you up. I was 68kgs before i started using megamass, I am 82kgs now 18 months down the line. AJ uses alot of protein shakes and eats like a rhino, and works extremely hard. What do you expect? Haters will be haters

[@HenchPig]

Nooman Bassadiq please do not comment on things you know nothing about

[@adeniyiamos917]

He is an orator and maybe he can excel in politics. Let's see.

[@Rags326]

Please god no.

[@habzuchiha105]

AJ FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!

[@LHudsonARTLIFTS]

Habibur Rahman FOR DEPORTATION!!!

[@tomking9461]

politics? get real!

[@johnjohntv1195]

tom king Why shouldn’t he get into politics? Arnold Schwarzenegger did it. Sounds like it’s YOU who needs to “get real”.

[@obeah81]

Dont know if another racist is needed in politics

[@rawlings1979]

this boy has arrived at the edge of destruction he is believing his own hype where has mr humble gone DIVA

[@shirohilight1502]

lol wtf are you talking about, why have all celebrities or athletes have to be humble, they can be who ever they are, we appreciate them for their skills and talents not because they are humble etc, if you want to find Mr Humble go to some sort of religious institution or something like that. I like AJ because of his skills and talents nothing more nothing less, i enjoy watch him punch people in the face simple i couldnt care less if he is humble or proud etc

[@therebel4332]

Shiro hi Light well his act was to be stay humble 😂. He no longer repeats that punchline every interview,, meaning people havent fallen for it in the that they hoped,, so theyve gone down a different route with him now,, theyve dropped the humble act, and having admit his jail time,, theyve gone down the "he turned his life around",, hasnt really worked either,, hes too smug and big headed, and it oozes out of him in every interview.

[@humanforfreedom9583]

"stay humble" next sentence "I want to be first billionaire in boxing". if you haven't realised hes a media trained puppet and the worst fraud as a human being in history then you haven't been paying attention. he also only wants to get into politics so he can go along with the status quo not actually do anything that we really need doing like saying goodbye to central banks and centralisation of power and destruction of freedom. this guy has less in his head than my jack russel

[@janefuller4351]

Humanforfreedom 95 lol...keep hating dude...lol

[@kopend8638]

its called being ambitious, unlike you

[@commonopinion7529]

if someone is 100% considering politics after boxing then they are not considering it any more. They are going into politics with doubts.

[@patthewildgoose6460]

He'd be a great politician. They all get told what to say too.

[@hiphop99ful]

Aj gets my vote lived the life knows how to help no bs

[@LHudsonARTLIFTS]

You're a prime example of why democracy is doomed to fail.

[@Rymzo1]

I see a lotta of hate comments below mocking him as a politician, yet like-minded people still voted Trump for President, oh the irony of this world, its beyond comprehension. But it doesn't surprise me, to be human means to be constantly swayed by emotions including being more sympathetic to those with whom you share similarities with and be blinded to the abilities of those from other backgrounds.

[@garymorgan75]

No AJ you’re the top dog in this fight I like the underdog and I hope Parcot wins

[@spartif]

I think I just started to like Joshua. US boxing fans see him through the lens of Eddie Hearn being a shifty rat, and as a coward for ducking Wilder (which we know is all Hearn as well), but when he speaks for himself he is really a good guy. Big ups to AJ for being a champ.

[@kaipett5212]

He’ll be very viable for prime minister bc everyone will respect him after his career if he continues like this

[@000121m]

Lol. Yeah, the guy that believes in racial superiority, whose clear racist views come out when he's not playing the media managed golden boy will be a perfect political figure we all need.

[@meniayeomans5280]

AJ is the best

[@zGJungle]

Anthony " Superior black race " Joshua for Prime minister !

[@loveiskey7833]

This dude got a more better mentality

[@robertbyrne592]

That's it Femi! We need a black supremacy party in the UK!

[@rateme6166]

Robert Byrne nah things will get out of hand, debate will turn into violence

[@yosho7053]

at what point did he talk of black supremacy? care to show me

[@robertbyrne592]

Yo Sho Google it it's all out there just the media won't talk about it cause he's the golden boy he talked about "the superior black race" on Instagram in a private chat that got leaked

[@yosho7053]

its reported in one news paper the 'daily star' which is basically a porn flick loool do u actually believe this stuff

[@robertbyrne592]

Yo Sho yes cause it's true look up Eddie chambers he's a boxer that Joshua said this to he's the one that leaked it believe what you want but it's true

[@iamweird6453]

good, it seems crazy until it's done.

[@addyybrown4661]

Aj will make a good MP

[@brethren111]

Don't think you can get into politics with a criminal record

[@ttbb5551]

ivy Strauss lol thinking the same

[@sinaiaraia]

Small mind think small and negative, look where AJ is, it did stop him to reach the top and be the best.

[@eljefedejefes885]

George Bush’s family got rich because of them selling illegal alcohol during the prohibition era and they had ties to the nazi party so anyone can get into politics.

[@dullydaveed7406]

ivy Strauss Donald Trump managed that

[@mikeyroberts647]

that's funny because most politicians are criminals

[@klausroth5300]

Modern boxing should be fun...we shouldn’t look at them as beast

[@peterafflick9366]

I hate the way Antony josh talks be yourself it gets annoying after a while but all and all great role model

[@captainflint9138]

He thinks black people are the superior race...not exactly a good role model.

[@2_mutch]

Is Parker really faster than Joshua tho? Really doubt it

[@saneman6188]

He's seen how easy it is to play a "persona" for public consumption..... Easy transition into acting or politics.

[@jaymirza1]

A win is completed by the other fighter being a fraction better than you. Want Josh to win but it’s not good admitting he’s a better fighter

[@ctynwbraygalm]

He'll quickly go from everybody in UK loving him to 50% of UK hating him.

[@kroxx2]

Man Ur saw the future.... I'm just glad I recognised AJ from the start and have always understood his lifestyle

[@jetsetwilly2972]

make aj run the country then theirs no excuse to become a boxer

[@hunkydory4065]

aj starting to resemble a long distance runner

[@fionnmcmanus1088]

He was sounding credible until he mentioned his take on taxes and education about health services. Dont disagree with him I just understand these things arę not easily achieved. Respect the ambition though!

[@qadzdon551]

The charity things dumb. The rich would start their own charity and donate to that.

[@makavelidadon7312]

May Allah guide him and protect him from their plots and plans Ameen

[@Straightupno]

“The Son Of God become A Man”

[@brianblackie9434]

He is more worried about the feng shui of the ring than he is about the Pacific Island warrior that is going to try and kill him. He won't survive!

[@RobespierreChelsea]

Please don't Joshua. Don't.

[@Nabil1976]

Josh a a living legend , the guy gave his old coach a new BMW 6-Series, who would do that for his coach??!!... generosity and loyalty is virtue of kings

[@DUKEOFSOUNDS]

Maybe Minster of sport is the max in politics AJ

[@Landoftherisingsun777]

Yo why is aj looking small

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

He supports Robert Mungabe. I hope he stays away from politics.

[@etegganyi7576]

D.OG215 I am Zimbabwean like AJ said you really shouldn't comment on things you clearly have no clue about, because you spoke to a few "Zim" and probably read a few bbc articles doesn't mean you know the full history of the man and of Zimbabwe To those calling Mugabe racist that is just ludicrous the man grew up under colonial ruling where black people where treated like less than human, members of his family killed, imprisoned and tortured by White British. So please educate yourselves before you post ignorant comments on YT

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

Eteg Ganyi Mungabe is responsible for thousands of deaths in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe could have thrived but that stupid, evil dictator put an end to that.

[@kingandking15]

Eteg Ganyi bless you bro 🙏🙏

[@laminjammeh101]

James Celts .....what do you really know about Mugabe? APART from the bias propaganda the western media feeds you. Any fair minded human being would know that is a distorted narrative of the man and his struggles to free his people from outside influence.

[@hrnrdhhdhd4093]

I hope you stay away from keyboards

[@laminbadjie5210]

Aj has a dream.

[@JIMMYSTREET222]

THERE'S ONLY ONE TYSON FURY!!!

[@jasoncoleridge5872]

Diane Abbott's bit of crumpet.

[@AJ-nd4nk]

He's looking a lot smaller..

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

That's good, it shows he's adjusting as he knows he has a habit of gassing out.

[@mikestobbs4105]

Hell be a lot better at a lower weight, he's not built to carry a lot of bulk like Mike Tyson

[@Bloxdio_God]

And the woman interviewing him is utterly clueless and sounds like she has learning difficulties.

[@robertlangmuir86]

Don't spoil it AJ.

[@bazzoman510]

AJ for prime minister.