Anthony Joshua admits he is “coming towards the end of my
career” and has hinted that he will have a maximum of “five years left” in the
sport before retiring.
The 31-year-old world heavyweight champion could be
approaching the most significant period of his career, with ongoing
negotiations about two massive unification fights against Tyson Fury in 2021.
Since making his pro debut in 2013, Joshua has become a
two-time champion, having regained his WBA, IBF and WBO titles in a 2019
rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr before defending them with a knockout win over Kubrat
Pulev last month.
“This isn’t the start of my career. I’m coming towards the
end of my career,” Joshua told Sky Sports News.
“I’m not someone who lives in the moment and thinks that
everything is just like for now. I’m always planning ahead so I’m coming
towards the end of my career.
“Five years left and that’s basically an Olympic cycle. I’ve
got an Olympic cycle and a little bit more left, so when you see the next
Olympics happen is when I’ll be coming to the end of my career and the next
generation will be coming through.”
Fury turned professional in 2008, nearly five years before
Joshua, who recently suggested that his British rival should also be thinking
about hanging up his gloves.
“Fury has been professional much longer than me. He should
be looking to retire soon,” Joshua had told Sky Sports.
“If he wants to cement his legacy, I’m here and ready. I’ve
built myself into this position.”
But the 32-year-old Fury told Sky Sports last year that he
wanted a lengthy world title reign like Wladimir Klitschko.
“Klitschko did it until he was 40,” said Fury who ended the
Ukrainian’s dominance with a points win in 2015.
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