ANTHONY JOSHUA has vowed to “work harder” in an eye-catching pool picture following his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
The Brit, 32, failed to reclaim the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles from Ukrainian Usyk last month.
Joshua says he will ‘work harder’ with a comeback to heavyweight boxing in mind
Joshua lost his rematch with Usyk by split decision
Usyk is open to a trilogy fight with Joshua if he can’t seal a fight with Fury
Usyk won by split decision and even picked up the Ring Magazine title, which was vacated by WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
But much of the Ukrainian’s heroic performance was overshadowed by Joshua’s post-fight outburst.
It saw the British star take the microphone to produce a bizarre speech, all after chucking two of Usyk’s belt out of the ring.
And despite the setback, Joshua is determined to make a great comeback in boxing.
He posted a pool picture showing off his incredible figure on Instagram.
Joshua captioned the post: “Note to self: I got to work harder.”
Usyk is open to a trilogy fight with Joshua in what could be another chance for Joshua to re-climb the heavyweight mountain.
The 35-year-old pound-for-pound king Usyk urged “handsome” Joshua to “grow” by ditching the “freeloaders” in his camp.
Usyk says the division’s first ever four-belt unification fight against Fury must wait until next year – but if it “Fury floats away” Joshua 3 is an option.
He said: “Fighting Tyson Fury in December is impossible. First, I have old injuries.
“Second, I just don’t want to box in December. I haven’t left the gym for half a year, I want to be with my children, my family.
“Boxing can wait a little. Next year I think it will happen.”
He added: “If Fury floats away, then maybe we will agree on a third fight with Joshua.”
