11 Quotes & Sayings By Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is a professional boxer, and fights for the IBF and WBA light heavyweight titles. He currently holds the IBF title and has won 24 of his 28 professional bouts. He was due to challenge Andy Ruiz for the WBA title in 2017, but Ruiz pulled out of the fight 14 days before it was due to take place.

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From the neck up is where you win or lose the battle. It's the art of war. You have to lock yourself in and strategise your mindset. That's why boxers go to training camps: to shut down the noise and really zone in. Anthony Joshua
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It's hard to say I don't like being famous, but how I feel is that I don't see myself as that person. It baffles me that people would want a picture with me. Anthony Joshua
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Am I feminist? I don't know. I'm not really sure what that is. I am all up for equality to a certain extent, although in the home, I do feel this is where the mother excels and the man needs to step back a bit. My family is from Nigeria, and this is our culture. Anthony Joshua
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Cardio is a nice way to start the morning, man. Whether you sit on the bike for half an hour or throw on two jumpers and just sweat, it's good to get up, get the body active, put on your headphones, and just pedal away. Anthony Joshua
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I don't have a preferred religion - I'd have to do research. I was born a Christian, but as I've grown into my own man, I don't attach myself to a religion - 100 per cent, I have faith. Then it's locking into what suits me. Anthony Joshua
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Sleeping is like meditation: it's good to rest the body but also to shut the mind down for a bit. Anthony Joshua
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I don't have a strict diet; I keep it simple. I try to eat fish, meat, veg and carbs - potatoes and rice - but I'll try and pack it in because as I'm burning so much energy. I have to see food as an energy source. Anthony Joshua
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I know every fight could be my last fight, and if that happens, that's not just a health issue, but I'll be knocked off that king's stool. Anthony Joshua
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Religion is supposed to be a positive thing when you look at the true religions around the world, not the fundamentalists. You always have to go with what your spirit tells you, not what people advise you. I'm a man that will always follow my own path. Anthony Joshua
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My mum and dad aren't together, but she plays a massive part in my life. We have deep conversations: I tell her where I need support, where I feel she's lacking, and I support her with whatever she needs. I understand she won't be here forever, and I want no regrets. Anthony Joshua