Anthony Joshua has not held back in expressing his satisfaction over Tyson Fury’s recent defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, a former heavyweight champion himself, voiced his pleasure at seeing Fury get knocked out, believing that the controversial fighter had it coming.
“I’m glad Fury isn’t the champion. I just think he’s an idiot,” Joshua said candidly. “I’ve always said he’s an idiot because he disrespects other fighters so much. I just feel like he thinks stepping on others makes him better.”
Joshua’s remarks come from a place of deep frustration with Fury’s behavior in the boxing world. Fury, known for his brash and often insulting comments towards his opponents, has long been a polarizing figure. Joshua, on the other hand, has always advocated for respect and sportsmanship among fighters.
“I’m not competing with anyone. I’m on my own path, but if you have to step on and insult people to show others that you’re on top, that’s pointless,” Joshua continued. He emphasized that true strength and greatness in the sport come from mutual respect and elevating each other, rather than tearing each other down.
Joshua also specifically criticized Fury’s behavior towards Usyk. “The way he disrespected Usyk, calling him a little rabbit, that’s not good for the sport,” he said. “If I respect you and you respect me, we can elevate the sport. And in the end, Fury got punched in the mouth by Usyk.”
For Joshua, the incident was a clear example of karma in the boxing world. Fury’s lack of respect and sportsmanship ultimately led to his downfall, and Joshua couldn’t be happier to see it happen. “Fury deserved what he got,” Joshua added. “You can’t go around disrespecting people and think there won’t be consequences.”
Joshua’s comments resonate with many in the boxing community who believe that respect and integrity are essential to the sport. His satisfaction with Fury’s defeat is not just about personal feelings but also about setting a standard for how fighters should conduct themselves.
In a sport often marred by trash talk and disrespect, Joshua’s stance serves as a reminder that true champions uplift each other and the sport as a whole. His hope is that Fury’s defeat will be a lesson in humility and respect, setting a better example for upcoming fighters.
As for Joshua, he remains focused on his own path, committed to being a role model both inside and outside the ring. His message is clear: respect your opponents, elevate the sport, and true greatness will follow.
