“Had Me on the Ropes!”: Anthony Joshua Gets Fans All Hyped Up for Upcoming BBC Interview

Two British favorites are coming face-to-face at 9 p.m. today. With uncertainty looming around who Anthony Joshua will battle next, fans hope to gain some clarity through his interview with Louis Theroux tonight.

Joshua’s initial opponent, Dillian Whyte, faced a setback due to a failed drug test, and the much-anticipated clash with Tyson Fury faced multiple disappointments, falling apart on several occasions. Despite these challenges, there are numerous potential opponents on the horizon for Joshua. The choice ultimately lies in what Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn perceive as the best match for the former Olympic champion. As of now, fans are excited to see the two engage in an enlightening conversation later today.

Fans eagerly wait for Anthony Joshua’s interview

Joshua posted two pictures of himself with the commentator to his X account and informed fans of the interview airing at 9 p.m. on the BBC. As Joshua revealed, he had a great time conversing with the “intelligent, well rounded human.” Since the post became public, fans have taken over the comments section to express their excitement. One fan wrote, “AJ looks as if he’s really enjoying his boxing now, pressures of being a champ gone, a wealth of experience & knowledge obtained & working on a comeback, wish him all the best, nobody is perfect, turned his life around massively and tries hard every time.” The fan was extremely happy for the boxer and felt that Joshua was in a better mind space now that he was talking without much pressure.

“Oh my goodness looking forward to this … Two of my absolute favourite people,” wrote it elated another fan that the two of her favorite people were coming together.

“I think he’s the best as he gets the best out of people by his measured approach,” wrote a fan.

“Looking forward to watching,” said another fan, who has been waiting for an interview like this.

“Beast mode,” wrote one fan who was hyped up for the interview.

Eddie Hearn’s new mission

After witnessing Francis Ngannou’s surprising performance against Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn is now considering a match between Ngannou and Anthony Joshua. Despite doubts about Ngannou’s abilities, he narrowly lost to Fury by one point, proving critics wrong. In an interview, when asked about Joshua’s upcoming fights, Hearn expressed uncertainty but hinted at a potential bout with Ngannou in January.

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While Fury’s December match was delayed, Hearn believed a fight with Ngannou would have been a wiser choice for AJ. Hearn remains open to the Ngannou bout, emphasizing its enormity and expressing willingness to make it happen in either January or February. Hearn has been in talks, leaving the decision in Joshua’s hands for now.

Fans hope that Joshua will throw some light on his plans ahead and reveal more about his next bout. What are you expecting from the interview? Will you also catch the boxer’s interview at 9 p.m. tonight?

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