Woyem News 
Anthony Joshua has revealed that he will maintain a gladiatorial mindset and ignore the hype surrounding his potential bout with Deontay Wilder. Talks are progressing between the two camps and Saudi Arabian promotional agency Skills Challenge, with the fight set to take place in January. Joshua secured his path to a matchup with Wilder by knocking out Robert Helenius in the seventh round of their recent fight at London’s O2 Arena. There is growing anticipation for a fight between two of the best heavyweights of the era, which was once a potential unification contest.
Despite the growing excitement, Joshua remains unfazed. He stated that there is no pressure and he is simply focused on the task at hand. He views the fight as just another challenge and aims to approach it like a gladiator, unaffected by external expectations or opinions. Joshua is solely focused on winning the fight and has no interest in people’s perceptions of him in the future.
The speculation that Wilder may arrange a tune-up fight does not concern Joshua. He believes it is a waste of energy to focus on Wilder’s actions and psychology. Joshua acknowledges that the absence of titles in this potential bout makes it easier to arrange, as there are no network or mandatory pressures. He sees it as a good time to regain his activity in the ring and believes the same applies to Wilder.
Joshua’s aim for this year was to fight more frequently, but wins over Jermaine Franklin and Helenius have not silenced his critics. He experienced boos and jeers during Saturday night’s fight, although a devastating right hand knockout grabbed attention. After the fight, Joshua expressed his disinterest in negative comments and emphasized the need for positivity. He wishes to retire healthy and hopes to support up-and-coming fighters in the future.
In conclusion, Joshua remains focused and unfazed by the hype surrounding a potential fight with Wilder. He views it as just another challenge and aims to approach it with a gladiatorial mindset. Joshua’s priority is to win the fight and he disregards opinions and expectations from others. He looks forward to retiring healthy and supporting young fighters in the future.
