EDDIE HEARN shared the intense conversation he had following defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk.
After losing to the Ukrainian in October 2011, AJ was beaten by Usyk on a split decision in Saudi Arabia.
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia
Joshua was visibly distraught by the outcome and could be seen fuming in his ring afterward, even throwing the champion's belt out of the ring.
This was before the British star made a bizarre speech for which he later apologized.
His promoter, Hearn, had provided an insight into what happened backstage when he tried to console AJ.
Hearn stated to the Daily Mail that he didn't want to have a conversation. It was just that kind of vibe.
"We went back to the changing area and he was very frustrated.
"I went over to him to talk and he was like, "Leave me alone."
"I said, "No, I won’t leave you alone. You boxed well, I have to tell you. He replied, "No, I f ****** did not box well, I lost."
"I told you, 'No, you boxed very well. You didn't box well in the first fight. I have already told you this. However, after nine rounds I was certain you would win the fight.
"Usyk was incredible in the 10th, 11th, and 12th rounds. The better man won, but Joshua took him all of the way."
In the first ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight title bout, Usyk (35) will face Tyson Fury (34)
Joshua, 32, will be returning to the UK in December with a rematch against DillianWhyte, 34.
AJ is also expected to fight in the Middle East, Far East, and America.
Hearn said, "Now Joshua has control over his future."
"We can fight for who we want, whenever we want, and wherever we want." Let's embark on an AJ World Tour."
After Oleksandr Usyk's defeat, Anthony Joshua will be making his return to the USA in December
