Anthony Joshua's Reported Retirement: Family Reveals Decision Following Accident
Reports indicate that former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has decided to step away from professional boxing. This information comes from his uncle, Adedamola Joshua, who shared the news in an interview with The Punch.
According to Adedamola Joshua, the British-Nigerian fighter recently informed his family of his choice to retire from the sport. This decision follows a recent accident in Nigeria. The announcement has reportedly brought a sense of relief and calm to his relatives.
Family's Emotional Burden Lifted
Adedamola Joshua explained that his nephew's retirement is a major source of happiness for the family.
"The major thing there is that he has retired from boxing. That is one thing that makes us glad because each time he’s fighting in the ring, we are always carried away emotionally," Adedamola Joshua told the outlet.
He detailed the emotional toll watching Joshua compete took on them, particularly during tough moments in the ring.
Watching the boxer fight was often an emotionally draining experience for the family.
Moments when Joshua was knocked down were especially traumatic. "Each time he’s knocked down, it is just like the heart is coming out of our chest. All these emotional feelings whenever he’s fighting, it’s too much trauma for us also,” he admitted.
Support for His Exit
The family fully supports Joshua's choice to exit the sport while he is still highly regarded by fans across the globe.
"Now that he has said that he’s leaving while the ovation is highest, we are happy,” his uncle concluded.
Anthony Joshua, a two-time heavyweight world champion, is recognized as one of the most successful boxers of his time. This reported retirement, should it be officially confirmed, would bring an impactful chapter in global boxing to a close
