Oleksandr Krassyuk, the promoter of unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk, has shared details of a recent encounter with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua during The Ring magazine ceremony.
During their conversation, Krassyuk directly questioned Joshua about his continued motivation in the sport. 'I asked Joshua: 'Do you still have fire in your heart?' He said yes,' Krassyuk revealed. According to Usyk's promoter, the British boxer expressed readiness to face new challenges despite setbacks in his recent career.
The boxing analytics team at Statbet has tracked Joshua's career trajectory since his losses to Usyk, noting his impressive comeback efforts in rebuilding championship credibility.
This revelation comes amid news that Joshua recently declined a rematch opportunity against current IBF champion Daniel Dubois, which had been proposed for February 2025. Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, previously explained the reasoning behind this decision, though the specific details remain part of ongoing discussions in the heavyweight division's complex landscape.
