ANTHONY JOSHUA believes he was not properly respected as a heavyweight KO king because of Britain's love affair with tea and biscuits, and the queen.
In just three years, the 2012 Olympic champion raced to IBF World Title in 16 pro fights. He also enjoyed an historic Wembley victory over Wladimir Klitschkso.
Anthony Joshua believes that his love for the Queen is what has prevented him from earning more respect in the USA
Anthony Joshua believes that his outstanding career merits more respect from everyone across the Pond
Joshua believes Britain's reputation as a tea-drinker has hindered his reputation as a fierce fighter in the States
The Watford hunk was not convincing US fans when the WBA boss, IBF, and WBO boss failed in his attempt to get a fight with Alabama's former WBC champ Deontay wilder.
It was a devastating defeat for Joshua in his America debut against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.
But AJ, 32 years old, believes he was never recognized across the Pond because Brits are more known for their cuppas and crowns rather than their ferocious fighting.
Joshua stated that he felt like he never received respect before the August 20 Oleksandr Uzyk rematch.
"When I first came to this division, it was crazy. I decided that I would get in the game and take on everyone, no matter who.
"Maybe it was because of my British heritage that no one respected me."
"I wanted to show the world that we are solid by bringing the heavyweight division to Great Britain.
"Because sometimes people think we just drink tea and eat biscuits, and then sit with the Queen.
"I used to hear people say things like 'yo AJ', 'dawg,' what's the Queen like?
"I didn't feel like I was being viewed as a dominant force within the heavyweight division.
"People thought I was Anthony Joshua, who liked to look in the mirror and had an alter ego."
Another London 2012 gold boy, Usyk, returned to the capital in September to claim all three of AJ’s hard-earned belts in a unanimous decision.
Sky Sports is still not celebrating their win in the UK broadcasting rights bidding war, and tickets for the Jeddah rerun have just been released.
Joshua insists on claiming his three titles in secondary, reminding the world about his strength and ability after two professional defeats that let people forget his past achievements.
He spoke to JD Sports and said: "When big Anthony Joshua wins, becoming three-time heavyweight champion world, I will dash the belts. Because you have to learn MEas an individual.
"I don’t want to be respected for the belts I have.
"I want to be respected as the man you see."
