I’ve never left’: Anthony Joshua insists he’s still at elite level of boxing

Despite suffering significant losses in recent years, Anthony Joshua believes he remains one of the most recognizable names in the sport.

Anthony Joshua has not lost faith in his ability to reach the top of men’s boxing. Photo by Mark Robinson/Boxing Room via Getty Images

Wil Esco is an assistant editor at Bad Left Hook and has covered boxing for SB Nation since 2014.

Recently, Anthony Joshua has taken the world by storm, holding multiple world heavyweight titles to match the aesthetic that won him gold medals. But much of Joshua’s career was lost after a surprise loss to Andy Ruiz.

From there, Joshua came back to regain his belt and status, but lost twice to the smaller but older Alexander Usyk. Three defeats in over three years is bad news for a fighter widely regarded as one of the sport’s elite, but Joshua told Sky Sports he is ready to stay in the game when he fights Francis Ngannou. The pinnacle of sport. Climb up until he finishes the exercise.

‘I never left! I will always be there]. From the moment I put on a pair of amateur gloves, I was at the top of the amateur and professional scene. I think it’s just the truth, that’s the way it is and that’s how it’s going to stay until we fight no more.

Joshua is certainly closer to the end of his career now than he was at the beginning. While it’s important to cement his legacy with more equipment, he says he still balances his desire to take on big fights. ‘