Why has Anthony Joshua been looking so happy following his defeat to Daniel Dubois?

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was thinking the same, then this video was made, I suspect it may have been because he knows he’s retiring or close to retirement and he’s happy for the end of how hard/brutal boxing can be physically and mentally.
    What do you think?
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    For the first time in his whole career the pressure is finally off.
     
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  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because he can finally enjoy his money and all the pressure is off his shoulders
     
  4. Sammy123

    Sammy123 Money Maker Staff Member

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    Head concussion
     
  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    This is the right answer
     
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  6. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Dont be soft

    He has more options than the majority of HW boxers still right now
     
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  7. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He doesn't want to do what it takes in the ring to be a great fighter. Most fighters wouldn't if they had that kind of money, but he's made it clear that this is a David Haye style max out earnings operation.

    The pity is that the heavy marketing has influenced a legion of sad souls who still think he's a great fighter.
     
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  8. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    Probably coming to the reality in his head that the game is nearly up for him and in a way it is less pressure on his head.
     
  9. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two reasons :
    1/ The pressure is off now.
    2/ He knows he will never have to fight Dubois again.
     
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  10. Can I box

    Can I box Active Member banned Full Member

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    Apart from being relieved of the pressure now Joshua has always cared about how he’s perceived by the public so his worst fears came true when he was truly iced for the first time and his moment of trying to get up turned to a bit of a meme looking like he was break dancing. The best way to face the world after that is to act happy, unfazed and carry yourself with your head held high.
     
  11. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    Probably having a nice rest for once
     
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  12. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Because Eddie Hearn told him that he's equal to Tyson Fury given Fury also lost to Usyk...
     
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    tragedy Active Member Full Member

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    Because Rio da Yung OG is finally home
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  14. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Nothing much to prove these days plus over a hundred million in his bank.
     
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    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    Acceptance