“Millions of Dollars but Simply Dressed”: Boxing World Reacts to Anthony Joshua’s 5 Days Family Getaway following $12.5 Million Payday

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua may not have produced the vintage knockout that many were hoping for, but he still managed to secure a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin in a grueling 12-round contest. The fight was his first victory after facing consecutive losses to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk as The Briton is looking to get back into title contention.

However, this was a necessary tune-up fight for “AJ’ who claimed he would retire if he lost the fight. However, he did manage to outbox Franklin in the fight. Joshua reportedly earned around $12.5 million or £ 10 million for this fight, which is far less than his purse for the Usyk fight. The British boxer reportedly earned over £65 million or $80 million for his fight with the Ukrainian. Despite this, it seems that Joshua is enjoying some hard-earned family time after his victory.

Despite his $12 million payday, Joshua kept things low-key in the days after the fight, taking a five-day family getaway. Moreover, he posted a picture alongside his family enjoying a much needed vacation. Pictures of the heavyweight champion enjoying the sun and sea in casual attire, rather than flashy designer clothing, have garnered attention and praise from fans. While some were surprised by his low-key approach, it is typical of the boxer’s down-to-earth personality.

Fans react as Anthony Joshua takes a family vacation after beating Jermaine Franklin

A user named @trwmorpheus_ praised Joshua for his simple dressing style despite recently earing a multi-million dollar payday. “Millions of dollars but simply dressed” he wrote.

Another user named @ashleytheophane claimed that these memories will last a lifetime for the former champion. “Memories that will last a lifetime” he wrote.

Moreover, a user named @cuppymusic was surprised at how much AJ’s son had grown. “Oh My, Oh My… Look at JJ all grown!” she wrote.

A user named @tieranewhouse loved the chair in which Joshua sat and also wanted to take a seat on it. “I love that chair.. let me in that!” she wrote.

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Lastly, a user named @trillyteee urged the British boxer to enjoy the vacation with his family. “Enjoy With the fam Champ” he wrote.

The heavyweight champion’s vacation style is just one example of his commitment to staying grounded and focused on what’s important. Despite his recent win against Jermaine Franklin, Joshua has his sights set on bigger goals including a potential matchup with WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. While Joshua’s casual vacation attire may seem like a small detail, it’s a reflection of his larger mindset and approach to success.

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