ANTHONY JOSHUA was proud of Will Smith's Oscars slap on Chris Rock and offered advice to the Hollywood star for "next time".
After Rock joked about Smith's wife Jada, causing a furious response, all hell broke loose at the Academy Awards.
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The film legend stormed onto the stage and attacked comic Rock, leaving all those who were there and those watching at home in shock.
Smith was urged to use the opportunity to make a punch by AJ, the former heavyweight champion of the world.
Joshua, 32, posted a photo holding pads for the actor, and wrote: "Proud to be a bro. Next time, close the fist.
After funny-man Rock had said that he loved him, G. I. Jane 2, and couldn't wait for it to happen, the altercation ensued.
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Demi Moore, 59 years old, famously shaved the top of her head to play the role in the 1997 original movie.
Jada, 50, is the opposite. She has suffered from hair loss since childhood due to her alopecia diagnosis. Last year, she decided to get rid of it all.
Smith, 53, stormed onto the stage and hit Rock, 57 before screaming: "Leave your wife's name outta your f***ing lips."
Later, the Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air legend, who played Muhammad Ali in 2001, was awarded Best Actor for his role in King Richard as Richard Williams.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSDuring his speech, Smith wept for the Academy, but not for Rock.
He stated: "I want apologies to the Academy, and I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees.
"This is a beautiful moment and I don't want to lose an award for it."
Rock has since issued a statement apologizing for his actions and expressing regret.
He wrote, "Violence of any kind is destructive and poisonous." My conduct at last night’s Academy Awards was inexcusable and unacceptable.
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"Laughter is part of the job. But a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much and I responded emotionally.
Chris, I would like to publicly apologise to you. "I was not in line, and I was wrong."
