Mike Tyson considered some advice for Anthony Joshua before he returns to the ring in just over a month.
Joshua will fight Jermaine Franklin at 02 Arena on April 1as he looks to rebuild from consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
In an interview with Boxing IDTyson was full of praise for ‘AJ’ and begged him to be as active as possible to be the best again.
“He has a lot of talent, and should not be discouraged. He only loses when he gives up. When you give up, all doors of opportunity close.”
“Don’t be discouraged when you lose. You just made 30 million dollars! Don’t absorb it.”
“The more you lay off, the worse off you are. To be the best, you have to fight continuously and do it more and more.”
The The battle against Franklin was considered decisive for Joshua’s careerwith many experts believing that failure would end all aspirations of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion.
This will be Brit’s first outing under the new coach Derrick Jamesand many fans are hoping the new bond could bring about a return of the aggression and grit that brought Joshua so much success in his earlier career.
A familiar face to UK fans after his impressive display against Dillian Whyte last November, Franklin has always insisted that he worked hard that night and would have full confidence to go on. beat apple cart at 2nd April 1st.
A big-stadium rematch for Joshua against old nemesis Whyte looks set to take place in the summer, provided he gets past the “989 Assassin”.
