Anthony Joshua speaks on Watford background after loss

The boxer grew up in the Meriden estate in Watford and attended Kings Langley Secondary School.

Joshua was outworked to drop a split decision at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Arena, with scores of 113-115, 115-113, 116-112.

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  His angry reaction to the loss confused fans as he grabbed two of Usyk’s belts and dropped them out of the ring.

Anthony Joshua before throwing Usyk's belts out of the ring. Picture: PA

He then confronted the champion, seemingly asking him how he won, before demanding the microphone to address the crowd.

Very bizarre moment at end of presser where AJ wanted to go back to thank other people, a bad attempt at controlling how it ended? Either way #usyk looked downright ready to go #UsykJoshua2

— IseultC (@c_iseult) August 17, 2022

Joshua said: “If you knew my story you would understand the passion, I’m not no amateur boxer from five years old that was an elite prospect from my youth bro.

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. Picture: PA

“I was going to jail, I saw some youths in Reading Jail, I got bailed and started training my arse off, because if I got sentenced then I would not have been able to fight."

Joshua lost the plot at the end 😳what was that speech all about 🤦🏾‍♂️ #UsykJoshua2

— . (@media_beyond) August 21, 2022

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. Picture: PA

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