Anthony Joshua admits sleeping in the gym made him realise boxing dreams
- Anthony Joshua has revealed that he knew boxing was his dream the night he slept over at the gym
- The 30-year-old has since then conquered the heavyweight division twice
- Joshua tasted his defeat to America's Andy Ruiz in June 2019 but reclaimed his belts six months later
- The Briton is expected to fight mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev sometime this year
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he knew boxing was his calling the night he slept in the gym.
Years later, the British-boxer of Nigerian descent has now become a force to reckon with having won all but one belt in his category.
Although he suffered his first-ever defeat in June 2019 after losing in the seventh round to American opponent Andy Ruiz in the United States.
He, however, bounced back to victory six months later in Saudi Arabia when he triumphed over the same fighter in a re-match.
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Joshua said on Twitter: "One night I slept at the boxing gym. I realised this is where my dreams begin #StayHungry."
After his victory over Ruiz last December, the 30-year-old is expected to face a mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev this summer but the outbreak of coronavirus has affected that.
On the other hand, fans are saying his fight against Pulev can wait as they are looking forward to a unification bout between him (Joshua) and Tyson Fury.
It would be recalled the Briton was crowned the WBC champion in February this year after demolishing former holder Deontay Wilder in the seventh round.
The defeat got so bad for the Bronze Bomber that he landed in the hospital after the fight with his ears bleeding.
However, it is yet to be seen who Joshua will be fighting first once the coast is cleared of coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world at the moment.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is confident he will overcome his British rival Tyson Fury when both faceoff in a unification fight.
The Britons are in possession of all the belts in their division following their victories over Andy Ruiz and Deontay Wilder in December and February respectively.
Although, the Bronze Bomber appeared to have triggered the trilogy clause in their contract - which means there will be part three of his fight with the Gypsy King.
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Source: Legit.ng