"People always ask
Joshua, 32, is proud that Saturday will be his 12th consecutive world title fight going back to 2016. He says he is not ashamed to lose to an elite fighter.
"This is my 12th consecutive world title fight. It's world-class, so you're going to face a world-class quality opponent," he said. .
"This is my third time competing against an Olympic gold medalist.
"I am competing against the best pound-for-pound athletes in the world. If you've lost to someone from the past, yes.
"But it's crazy to talk about retirement when you lose to one of the best fighters in the world. What kind of nonsense is that?
"I respect people's opinions, but I don't want to retire."
Anthony during a media workout・Joshua denies retiring ( Image:
PA) Usik told Joshua Saturday warned that he was going to inflict more pain on
Wisk said their world heavyweight title rematch is a continuation of the first fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 11 months ago.
The undefeated World Heavyweight Champion nearly stopped Joshua in 12th place and says he will pick up where he left off in that fight.
"We got to know each other in the first fight," said the undefeated Ukrainian. "He got to know me and I got to know him.
"I don't think it's going to be a new match.
"We spent enough time studying each other. It's going to be a great, great fight on Saturday night."
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