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I’ve identified my mistakes: Anthony Joshua

Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles after suffering a defeat to Usyk Saturday night.

• September 30, 2021
Anthony Joshua

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua says he has identified his mistakes after watching his last fight with
Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

“I’ve watched the fight, analysed my preparations and identified my mistakes. I’ve learnt my lesson, Joshua said in Facebook post on Thursday.

Joshua thanked his fans across the world saying he is fine and there is no cause for worry.

“Thanks for sending love and checking in. Don’t worry about me. My spirit is strong,” he added

Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles after suffering a defeat to Usyk.

The Ukrainian won by a unanimous decision by judges, besting Joshua in most parts of the 12-round fight at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, London, Saturday night.

Moments after losing his heavyweight titles to the Ukrainian, Joshua said he would like to take on Oleksandr Usyk again.

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