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British boxer Anthony Joshua is facing criticism after he was seen drinking Conor McGregor's Forged Stout following his victory over Robert Helenius. Froch, a former unified super-middleweight champion, called Joshua's decision "stupid" and "unprofessional." He expressed concern that the pint could have been contaminated, as fighters are required to undergo post-fight drugs tests. Froch also criticized Joshua for leaving the ring while Helenius received medical attention and accused McGregor of trying to steal the show.
Joshua's controversial celebratory drink
After knocking out Robert Helenius in the seventh round, Anthony Joshua was presented with a cup of Conor McGregor's Forged Stout. McGregor, who was ringside for the fight, jumped into the ring and offered Joshua the dark beer. Joshua took a sip, despite having blood and sweat on his face. Former champion Carl Froch criticized Joshua's decision, calling it "unprofessional."
Concerns about contamination
Froch raised concerns that the pint could have been contaminated with blood, snot, and sweat from Joshua's face. He argued that as a professional fighter, Joshua should have been more cautious and mindful of the post-fight drugs testing requirements. Froch questioned the wisdom of drinking a beverage offered by someone who was trying to steal the spotlight.
Comparison to Tyson Fury
Froch suggested that Joshua should have followed the example of British rival Tyson Fury. After his victories over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 and Deontay Wilder in 2020, Fury famously refused to drink bottles of water offered by strangers. Froch commended Fury's caution and recommended Joshua adopt a similar attitude in the future.
Joshua's future plans
Despite the criticism, Joshua's victory over Helenius marked his second consecutive win since his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk. He is now preparing for a highly anticipated grudge match against former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, scheduled for early next year.
