Anthony Joshua left ITV presenter Susanna Reid speechless during a live TV interview.
Former heavyweight champion of the world Joshua was speaking to ITV’s Good Morning Britain ahead of his bout with Jermaine Franklin this weekend.
On Saturday night, Joshua and Franklin will battle it out inside the ring at the O2 Arena in London and it will be Joshua's first fight since losing his heavyweight titles to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
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Ahead of the fight, Joshua spoke to Reid on GMB, leaving her stunned when he decided to throw a boxing combination mid-way through the interview.
Joshua was also asked about a potential fight with fellow Brit Tyson Fury if he wins against Franklin this weekend.
The 33-year-old said: “That would be an honour, honestly.
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“The WBC heavyweight champion of the world, to be able to compete for the title again in the summer.
“I would love that opportunity. If you’re asking me, yes, I would take the opportunity for sure.”
Earlier this week, Joshua said that he would hang up his gloves if Franklin beats him.
He said: “I will. I will retire if I lose. I’m not here to battle people. If people want me to retire I will retire.
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“I’m not going to fight if people don’t want me too. It’s not even about the money. It’s about the competitor in you. That’s what’s important.
“It [pressure] comes with the business and it comes with the territory, I know that.”
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In the pre fight press conference, Franklin outlined his plan of action.
The American said: “I'm going to get the win by any means by any means possible, but if I can put him on his a** then that's what I'll do.
“Anything's possible. I've made it this far, so anything is possible.
“I believe my hand will be raised at the end of the fight on Saturday.”
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Topics: Anthony Joshua, Heavyweight Boxing, Boxing
Marcus Chan