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There are certain things that money just can’t buy, irrespective of one’s net worth. Former bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will surely testify about the same. His massive net worth was incapable of fulfilling one of his biggest wishes.

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Anthony Joshua faced Wladimir Klitschko at the Wembley Stadium in London, England, on April 29, 2017. He won the bout by a 11th round TKO. Moreover, in victory, he retained his IBF heavyweight titles, and also won the vacant WBA (Super) and IBO heavyweight titles.

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And it seems like the bodybuilding icon turned Hollywood superstar was a fan of the fight. Moreover, at the time of the match, he made a post on Facebook expressing his happiness about the matchup. Schwarzenegger mentioned that it was one of the most exciting fights he has seen. He even added that he wished to see a rematch.

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However, his colossal net worth of $450 million was inadequate in bringing the rematch to fruition. Klitschko retired from the sport after his loss against Joshua.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger makes an intriguing boxing comparison

Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been an ardent lover of the sport of boxing. But boxing fans were once left rather confused after he made an intriguing statement.

Schwarzenegger was talking at the ‘Impaulsive’ podcast hosted by Logan Paul. In conversation, he mentioned that the Paul brothers are an inspiration for the younger generation. Schwarzenegger said, “I had a way of looking at the world through the movies and I got inspired and this is what we’re doing here today, it’s inspiring people to come out and watch.”

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In fact, he intrigued boxing fans by comparing them to boxing legends, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. He stated, “Look at Logan, look at his brother. So many people look at Muhammad Ali, look at Mike Tyson. These are people that came from nothing and they worked their way up and became something.”

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Additionally, Schwarzenegger also added that the Paul brothers have become an inspiration for others by working their way up.

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What are your thoughts on a Klitschko vs Joshua rematch? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, renowned for his unparalleled coverage of live events and insightful interviews with prominent athletes in the world of combat sports. With a career spanning over several years, he has authored more than 800 articles. As an experienced editorial cartoonist and investigative journalist, Joshua has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality content. Aside from his writing, Joshua is an avid powerlifter and solo traveler, embodying the same spirit of determination and exploration that he brings to his work. With a deep love for the sport of boxing that dates back to childhood, he is committed to delivering the highest quality content and helping to build a more transparent and credible industry.

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