Former World Champion Calls Out Anthony Joshua for ‘Losing to the Fat Kid From Mexico’

Former world champion Carl Froch has voiced his concerns about the legacy of Anthony Joshua in the sport of boxing. Froch, known for his outspoken nature, has been critical of Joshua’s performances and has questioned whether the former unified world champion will leave a lasting impact on the sport.

Despite Joshua’s recent victory against Jermaine Franklin, questions still linger regarding his ability to bounce back from his devastating losses against Oleksandr Usyk, last year. Now, with a blockbuster fight against Deontay Wilder on the horizon, the debate surrounding his career continues.

Carl Froch raises questions on Anthony Joshua’s legacy

In a recent interview with talkSPORT, the boxing legend claimed that ‘AJ’ has left ‘no real legacy’ in the sport. According to him, ‘AJ’ only defeated Klitschko, who was out of action for eighteen months.

“I just think if Anthony Joshua was to retire now, what would he be remembered for? He’d be remembered for beating an old Klitschko that had been sat on the sofa for 18 months and then climbed off the canvas to do it in a great win. Yes, would it not be the best version of Klitschko?” he questioned.

This was not all as Froch then brought up Joshua’s upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Moreover, while ‘AJ’ was able to get the victory in the rematch, ‘The Cobra’ claimed that he then went on to lose again twice.

Froch slams Anthony Joshua for losing to “fat kid from Mexico”

Froch slammed his fellow countryman once again and touched on his fights with Ruiz Jr. He claimed that although Joshua was able to regain his titles from Ruiz Jr. in the rematch, the latter was not in great shape and was far from his best. In addition, he then brought up Joshua’s back-to-back losses against Usyk.

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“And then people are going to remember him for losing to the fat kid from Mexico, really. And I’ve got to say he’s a fat kid from Mexico because in the rematch, he turned up like a fat disgrace. He was overweight, ill-prepared, and looked a mess. Okay, ‘AJ’ got the win and won his titles back, which is a job well done, box ticked, brilliant. But don’t forget he got absolutely beat up and knocked out and stopped in the first fight, so that’s still a stain on his record.” he added.

Joshua’s career continues to be a topic of debate with Froch’s critical remarks reflecting the ongoing concerns about Joshua’s legacy. However, his upcoming fight against Wilder presents a significant opportunity to reshape his career trajectory and solidify his place among boxing’s greats. What did you think about Froch calling out Joshua for losing to Andy Ruiz Jr.? Let us know in the comments below.

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