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Anthony Joshua, the British boxing champion, recently had an unsettling incident on the Loughborough University campus. People frequently target celebrities for no apparent reason, causing trauma for some. A similar incident occurred, and this is what boxing commentator Johnny Nelson had to say about it.

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While talking to iFL TV, Nelson was asked about Joshua’s incident. He was asked about the video circulating, and what did he think about Joshua confronting the students.

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Nelson said, “Anthony Joshua’s getting stick because he is Anthony Joshua. But in reality, you know he was reacting to being abused. Simple as that. So you do it, you’re gonna get it back. You’d do it, anybody could do it. So why is it a problem If Anthony Joshua does it? That’s why I don’t care.”

Apparently, AJ was teased by some drunk university students while he was walking past their building. The students attacked him by accusing him of refusing to fight Tyson Fury on purpose. Following this, AJ went down to their apartment and taught them a lesson.

What is next for Anthony Joshua? 

Joshua, the two-time unified world heavyweight champion, has wowed the world with his incredible performances. But his loss to Oleksandr Usyk was one of the biggest upsets of his career. In September, the two boxers faced off in the ring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Surprisingly, in this grueling bout, AJ lost his titles.

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The rivalry isn’t over yet. Following AJ’s defeat, it was clear that a sequel was required. As a result, Joshua (24-2-0) and Usyk (19-0-0) will fight again in July. However, there is speculation that the fight may be postponed.

Both fighters are ruthless smashers who bring electric energy to the ring. The entire world is anticipating the return of the two titans to the ring. Another intriguing topic is that there are chances of Tyson Fury returning to the ring after this fight.

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Only time will tell how the fight will play out. In the meantime, share your thoughts on Nelson’s remark in the comments section below.

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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