In a video statement posted on his X page on Monday, Joshua expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, “We came up short, but look, we have to focus on all the positives. That’s the mindset, and that’s the perspective we need to adopt — a positive one.

“Look at what we’ve achieved in the space of 11 years; it’s phenomenal, and I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me. What a rollercoaster journey, but you know what? The problem is that it’s far from over yet.”

Reflecting on his career, Anthony Joshua acknowledged the challenges he has faced, stating, “You know we’ve done it once, we’ve done it twice. Doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe it’s something I can achieve.”

However, he remains undeterred, asserting, “It’s about making the right steps forward, working hard, improving, and it has to come from within more than anything; it can’t come from any external voices or influences; it’s got to come from here.”

Despite the setback, Joshua’s unwavering spirit shines through as he declares, “It’s only been a day, but when I sit back and think, I know I’ve got a lot of this man. I know I’ve got a lot of this, so yeah, just a video to say thanks for your support.

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