Anthony Joshua has revealed he plans to continue boxing until he is 40, as he prepares for his return to the ring next month. The former two-time heavyweight world champion, 36, will face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 25 July.
Joshua has not fought since a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in December. His planned February return was postponed after a car crash in Nigeria that killed close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Joshua sustained minor injuries but has since resumed training in Spain with Oleksandr Usyk.
Speaking to reporters, Joshua said: 'For me, maybe 'til like 40. It's only like three or four years... I'm coming up to 37 in October, so it's only three years, it'll go quick. Obviously it's gonna be tough, but I definitely think I'm tough enough to do it.'
The British boxer credited his partnership with Usyk for teaching him the importance of prayer. 'Even if you’re not a true believer in any specific religion. Prayer is important because you can take that into any training camp,' Joshua said.
Usyk has suggested Joshua can become undisputed champion, a goal Joshua now embraces. 'I know I can do it. I can. So, let’s just fucking go for it. That’s the goal,' he said.
