Anthony Joshua hit out at Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury through the first press convention forward of Joshua vs Whyte II on Monday afternoon.
AJ went face-to-face with Dillian Whyte for the primary time after his August 12 bout with the British heavyweight was introduced final week.
In the course of the press convention, AJ was requested whether or not he was utilizing the bout to organize for a Saudi Arabian showdown with Deontay Wilder later within the 12 months.
Joshua was fast to close down claims and inform reporters that he was fed up with the Bronze Bomber earlier than throwing shade on the Gypsy King.
Joshua mentioned: ‘Overlook Wilder and them lot. Them lot are doing my head in for years. You lot have seen now the shenanigans that go on within the heavyweight division.’
Anthony Joshua criticised Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in his first press convention earlier than his combat towards Dillian Whyte
Joshua and Whyte (proper) went face-to-face since their second bout was confirmed for August final week
Joshua has been linked with fights towards Wilder (left) and Fury (proper) all through his profession
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‘I’ll be actual it’s even happening with Fury. He got here out and mentioned he was coaching for Usyk after which Sugar Hill got here out and mentioned he wasn’t coaching him. You’ll be able to see all of the lies which are happening.’
When requested why he determined to face Whyte for a second time after beforehand beating him in 2015, AJ mentioned ‘it was good enterprise’.
He informed reporters: ‘I am positively up for combating. There are numerous names within the division however look what this combat does. This combat does good enterprise.’
AJ additionally touched on the long-standing rivalry between himself and Whyte. He described the Physique Snatcher as ‘simply one other physique’.
Talking at Monday’s press convention, Joshua mentioned: ‘I do not actually consider Dillian as a rival. He is simply one other physique. Lots of people hate on me.
Joshua and Whyte will go head-to-head for the primary time since AJ knocked out his fellow Brit in 2015
‘I do not have a look at him as a rival, I simply take into consideration myself. Staying in my lane and doing what I have to do. I’m right here now and I’m able to rock and roll. I do not care what folks suppose and say about me.’
AJ additionally refused to say whether or not he would knock Whyte out and recreate historical past after sending the Physique Snatcher to the canvas throughout their earlier bout.
He mentioned: ‘I’m meditating on my efficiency for the time being. Boxing is about fundamentals. There are two methods to pores and skin a cat. No matter method I wish to go about, I’ll do. All the pieces I say as we speak is irrelevant. When that bell goes, it is all about that.’
In the meantime, Whyte mentioned: ‘I need three issues from boxing. I wanna avenge my defeats which is clearly Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. I wish to turn out to be world champion. And I wanna make some cash too. I ain’t obtained no cash, I am broke, I need that AJ cash.’
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