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Anthony Joshua is all ready to take on the challenge. From winning the Olympic gold in 2012 to becoming the unified heavyweight champion, Joshua has had a spectacular career. However, as of now ‘AJ’ is set to fight Otto Walin in just a couple of hours, in ‘The Day Of Reckoning’ event in Saudi Arabia.

Their fight has been hyped up for a while now since it will also determine whether his bout with Deontay Wilder takes place or not. Prior to the fight, Joshua posted a training camp clip on the social media platform Instagram. Many fans showed their support for the former two-time heavyweight champion in the comments. Let us find out what they had to say.

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Fans cheer for Anthony Joshua

AJ’s reel showcased his training regime. The caption read, “A call to action” with a blood emoticon at the end. The clip showcased him training for the fight, then arriving in Saudi, and then meeting the bigwigs who will all be spectators at his fight against Wallin. The clip signifies where his training and hard work have brought him. As soon as the post went public, fans poured in with their cheer for the big man.

 

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Reacting to the post, one user said, “Rooting for you champ.”

Another cheered Joshua up, saying, “Light work, you got this.”

A fan also said, “Road to 3x… Let’s go champ” telling Joshua to win and pave the path to scoring the heavyweight title for a third time.

Someone mentioned, “It will be the most satisfying feeling to win.”

While another simply said, “LETS FUC*ING GO CHAMP!” 

Most enthusiasts seemed to favor Anthony Joshua to win his fight. People want Joshua as a title contender again, and it is very evident.

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What similarities do Conor McGregor and Anthony Joshua share?

After Andy Ruiz Jr.’s stunning upset against Anthony Joshua in 2019, Conor McGregor showcased an unusual moment of sportsmanship in the MMA world. Rather than his usual fiery demeanor, “The Notorious” took to social media to express profound respect for Mexican boxers, citing their tenacious fighting spirit. In a post, McGregor emphasized the resilience of the Mexican chin and their ability to rise from the floor like characters from a thriller.

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He acknowledged that with Mexicans, the fight is never truly over until it’s over. McGregor’s admiration for Ruiz Jr. not only highlighted the boxer’s impressive victory but also drew attention due to the parallel he drew with his own battles against Mexican-American fighter Nate Diaz.

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Joshua has trained both mentally as well to stay focussed for the fight. What do you think the result of the fight will be? Are you rooting for Joshua?

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