My First Born will Grow Up to be Like Me - Anthony Joshua Talks Parenthood Ahead of Next Fight

Anthony Joshua says he is upbeat for his child to emulate his example and one day take up boxing. 

The heavyweight champion, who is famously defensive of his private life, has opened up about being a father to his two-year-old youngster. 

The 27-year-old disclosed to Sky Sports: "My first conceived will grow up to resemble me, dedicated and comprehend give up, in light of the fact that he's the beneficiary to the royal position. 

"I'll need to support him to be extreme, savvy and settle on basic choices. I needed to begin from the center utilizing my clench hands, while a few people need to begin utilizing their feet playing football. 

"I'm glad for him to battle, I simply need him utilizing his head first." 

Joshua transformed himself into a commonly recognized name when he beat Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley to win the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles in April. 

"When I watch it back, on the off chance that I recognized what I know now, I would have improved," said Joshua. 

"Despite everything I got the win, however I could have done it substantially less demanding. There will be a period when I get beaten, and I'll need to indicate how I ricochet back." 

Joshua now makes another title safeguard against Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev not long from now at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, live on Sky Sports Box Office.


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