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Anthony Joshua will return to action on April 1 in a bout against the American Jermaine Franklin. This will be his first step toward his way back to the top of the sport. In an interview, the 33-year-old discussed a fantasy matchup between him and ‘Black Adam’ superstar Dwayne Johnson. And it seems like Johnson should be aware of his potential British nemesis.

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Recently, in an interview with DAZN, Joshua opened up about who he thinks would win if he was to fight the Hollywood star, and it seems like Joshua is confident of his caliber.

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Joshua “believes” in himself…

In the interview, Anthony Joshua was asked who he thinks would win if he were to fight ‘The Rock’ in a wrestling match and a boxing match. And even though the Hollywood star has experience in professional wrestling and is a well-trained wrestler, that didn’t seem to bother the former unified Heavyweight champion.

Joshua responded to this question and said, “100% Me.” When one of the child interviewers asked Joshua, “In both of them?” the British boxer replied with a statement that is a powerful life lesson for everyone. He said, “Listen, You gotta believe in yourself.” The former champ enjoyed his time with his interviewer. And, when the interview was concluding, he seemed sad about it.

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After suffering a defeat at the hands of Keanu Reeves’ John Wick 4 at the box office, as per Fandomwire, it seems like Joshua is cheerful about handing ‘The Rock’ his next two. Even though Joshua believes he can defeat Johnson, the two are good friends and share a respectable bond. Notably, they hilariously mocked Kevin Hart when they last interacted.

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The time AJ hung out with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart

Ahead of his title defense fight against Dominic Breazeale back in 2016. Dwayne Johnson and American Comedian and actor Kevin hart joined the former champion. Johnson and Hart make a pair that fans can’t get enough of. This time, AJ was there to add to the fun. The first thing that catches the eye of the viewer is that AJ and Johnson make Hart look little compared to them.

Further, as the former wrestler-turned-actor analyzes Joshua’s strategy for his fight, Kevin Hart seems to feel left out. And, he jumps in, mocking the strategy of the then-champ, and shows him a trick to trap the opponent. This video depicts Hart’s unmatched humor and comic aura.

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Whose side will you be on if Joshua and Johnson were to clash in a fantasy matchup? Let us know in the comments below.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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