Anthony Joshua opens up on future in boxing after devastating loss to Daniel Dubois
ANTHONY Joshua has vowed to fight on following his brutal loss to Daniel Dubois.
The two-time heavyweight world champion broke his silence with a video message to fans on Monday.
Joshua vowed to "look at the positives" after the bruising encounter at Wembley Stadium.
The 34-year-old hit the canvas FOUR times as Dubois held on to his IBF heavyweight strap.
Joshua struck a defiant tone in the ring following the shock defeat, insisting he was a "fighter for life.
AJ doubled down on Monday as he took to Instagram to deliver a message to his 16.9 million followers.
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Joshua said: "We came up short. But we have to look at all the positives.
"That's the mindset and the perspective we have to have. Look what we have achieved in 11 years, it's phenomenal.
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"I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me.
"What a rollercoaster journey - and you know what the problem is? It's far from over yet."
Joshua admitted going for a third world title "hasn't been easy."
He added: "It's about taking the right steps forward and working hard.
"Keep your seatbelts down because deep, deep, down in here, I know we've got a lot more to bring."
One fan responded: "Say what you want this man changed the game and paved the way for big money fights for all other boxers."
Another said: "Nothing but respect for anyone who steps into the ring and gives it their all."
Tyson Fury was watching Dubois's demolition job from ringside alongside 98,000 fight fans.
And the Gypsy King's promoter Frank Warren hasn't ruled out the possibility of the two finally meeting in the ring.
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Asked about AJ vs Fury on talkSPORT, Warren admitted: "I don't know.
"If he comes back and has a win. Who knows?"
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