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Anthony Joshua filmed a back workout as part of ‘mental strength therapy’ just 19 days after his accident
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5 months agoon
Anthony Joshua was spotted at the gym just 19 days after a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends. The two-time heavyweight boxing champion was on December 29 driving a black SUV as a passenger on the Lagos-Ibadan highway when the car collided with a stationary truck.
While the 36-year-old was taken to hospital with injuries, his strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Kevin Ayodele died in the accident. On January 4, a funeral for both people was held at a London mosque, with Joshua attending after his discharge from hospital. Although the future of AJ’s boxing career became a matter of speculation following the tragedy, he has since returned to the gym to engage in what he called “mental strength therapy.”
On Snapchat on Thursday, Joshua was seen hitting blocks with a trainer and also participating in strength and cardiovascular training. Elsewhere, Eddie Hearn explained that he believes Joshua will return to boxing as soon as he has time to recover physically and mentally.
The Matchroom boss told Sky Sports: “He will need time physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually before he makes a decision about his future. “I really think he will want to return to boxing but it will be his decision when the time is right.
“It’s certainly not a conversation I’ll be having with him anytime soon. The only conversation is, ‘Is everything OK?'” Sometimes I find people pretend everything’s OK, but what happened to him is not normal and heartbreaking for everyone involved.
“I believe that when the time is right, he will make a decision and you will hear it from him. That is the only voice you should listen to on this matter, and we will give him time to make that decision and heal.”
Joshua’s last fight was a mega-money fight against Jake Paul in Miami, Florida, just days before Christmas. AJ secured a sixth-round TKO that evening by defeating “Problem Child” as the fight was streamed live on Netflix.
Following his victory, Joshua was quick to call out longtime rival Tyson Fury, telling Ariel Helwani: “If Tyson Fury is as stern as he thinks he is and he wants to get it on his Twitter fingers, put on some gloves and come and fight one of the truest fighters who will take on any challenge.
“If you’re a really bad boy, get in the ring with me. Don’t talk so long, AJ this, AJ that. See you in the ring, talk with your fists.”
Although Frank Warren has previously explained that he plans to set a fight between the two boxing titans for tardy summer 2026, it remains to be seen how quickly Joshua will be willing to return to the squared circle after last month’s devastating crash.
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“I’m not interested in belts” – Ryan Rozicki talks about changing Zuffa Boxing
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4 hours agoon
June 5, 2026
Ryan Rozicki is set to return to the ring tomorrow when he faces Chris Billam-Smith live from Bournemouth.
The Billam-Smith vs Rozicki fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Many people know “CBS” as he plans a successful homecoming run, headlining in Bournemouth for the first time since 2023.
He fights out of the Bournemouth International Center once again forced Mateusz Masternak to retire on the stool in the eighth round due to a rib injury.
Source: Boxxer
The Briton’s opponent before entering the competition remains relatively unknown, but his achievements tell the story of danger and a man who decided to tear up the script.
Rozicki boxes from Nova Scotia, Canada, and continues to train in his hometown. He spoke to professional boxing fans and revealed the biggest challenge his location poses to his boxing career.

He recently posted a video on social media highlighting one of the more unusual training methods he uses while camping in such a remote location.
“There are no sparring partners there, no. If I want to spar, I have to travel.”
The Canadian has a devastating knockout rate of over 95%, which he added in his last outing less than three months ago.

He stopped Gerardo Mellado in the second round after dropping him twice earlier.
The 31-year-old is currently ranked number one in the WBC cruiserweight rankings.
‘The Bruiser’ revealed his biggest inspiration growing up and how he emulates Jack Dempsey’s brutal and relentless style.
“Jack Dempsey. Brutal. Constant pressure. Damage.
“I have no interest in participating in a boxing match. I want to hurt my opponent.”
Despite such a high position in the WBC rankings, he surprisingly presented his goals for tomorrow night and the rest of his career.
Give me fights, give me large fights, pay me the most money and I will be there.
“I don’t focus on numbers, rankings, belts, anything.”
Rozicki had already tried to secure a fight with Billam-Smith.
The Canadian was ringside for his 2024 rematch victory over Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park and revealed what Ben Shalom told him about the pair’s fight two years ago.

“Ben said no one knows who you are and that you hit too demanding.”
While preparing to appear at Dana White’s first ever boxing gala in the UK, Rozicki also shared exactly how he sees the fight ending.
“One of my shots, from any angle, from any hand… he’ll go to sleep.”
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Josh Padley vs. Aqib Fiaz – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions
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24 hours agoon
June 4, 2026
On Saturday in Sheffield, Josh Padley will defend his European super featherweight title against Aqib Fiaz for the first time.
Eddie HearnMatchroom is promoting the Padley vs Fiaz fight from Utilita Arena live on DAZN worldwide.
The pair were scheduled to fight on the undercard, but were later advanced to the main event Dalton Smith’s WBC super lightweight title defense against Albert Puello and then Galal Yafai’s clash with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo Sandoval was shelved due to injury.
Padley (18-1, 6 KO) won the vacant belt after a second-round stoppage of Jaouad Belmehdi in Newcastle in January.
The 30-year-old has won three times since a ninth-round defeat to Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title on four days’ notice.
Fiaz (14-1, 2 KO) is looking to break the script here and has won two in a row since an eight-round retirement loss to mutual opponent Reece Bellotti in 2023, whom Padley defeated by unanimous decision in October.
The 26-year-old last didn’t play 11 months ago, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alex Murphy.

Nadim-Sulaimaan will fight for the title of English champion
Ibrahim Nadim defends his English super featherweight crown for the first time against Ibraheem Sulaimaan.
Nadim (16-1, 2 KO) secured the vacant belt with a unanimous decision victory over Numan Hussain in November, and Sulaimaan (10-0, 5 KO) became the Midlands Area champion with a sixth-round victory over Nico Ogbeide also in November.

Undercard remaining
Middleweight Aaron Bowen (7-1, 5 KO) suffered his first professional loss to Tom Cowling in November, but can get back to winning ways with a stoppage victory over Troy Coleman (15-4-1, 7 KO).
Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang (6-0, 5 KO) can remain excellent by defeating Frenchman Fouad Shaili (5-4-2, 3 KO).
Connor Mitchell (2-0, 1 KO) can improve his undefeated record by scoring points over Jesus Carrasco (2-4-2) at featherweight, while Chris Mulanda (2-0) can do the same against Connor Goulding (6-12) in their middleweight bout.
Adam Maca (5-0, 5 KO) and Edward Hardy (6-0, 2 KO) will return to the pitch against an as yet unspecified opponent.
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Anthony Joshua REVEALS when he will retire from boxing
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1 day agoon
June 4, 2026
Anthony Joshua won’t be leaving boxing any time soon.
Joshua returns to the ring on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prengi, ahead of a thrilling clash with long-time rival Tyson Fury in November.
The two-time world heavyweight champion was expected to potentially end his career after his long-awaited clash with Fury, but the 36-year-old insists he can continue for another four years, even opening the door to a potential clash with the rising 21-year-old heavyweight champion, Moses This is going to hurt.
“For me, maybe until I’m 40,” Joshua told reporters.
“It’s only been about three or four years.
“I’ll be 37 in October, so it’s only three years, it’ll go by quickly.
“Of course it will be challenging, but I definitely think I’m tough enough to do it.
“Why not, why not? I’m definitely more mature.”

“AJ” will fight for the first time since the sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in Miami in December.
The Watford player took a break from the sport after he was involved in a devastating road accident in Nigeria 10 days later that killed two of his close friends, Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
Joshua, who met Prenga face-to-face earlier this week, said he strongly supports parents Ayodele and Ghami.

“You’ll never get over it, but you’ll gain perspective in life,” he said BBC Sport.
“Life sometimes teaches you humility. You never know your fate.
“As a soldier, I stand powerful in defense of their parents.
“First of all, it’s not about me.
“I think it’s crucial to put parents first at this time.
“I will have time to grieve, but I know that right now my heart and mind say that their parents are my main priority.”
Joshua’s fight against Prenga will take place at the Jeddah Superdome.
Fury, who retired in April to defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov, is scheduled to have another warm-up fight on August 1.
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