On the dotted line: Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua seal the deal at Matchroom’s HQ in Brentwood, Essex. Photo: Lawrence Lustig
Anthony Joshua is aiming to become the best heavyweight on the planet after his unveiling as a professional fighter on Thursday afternoon.
The 23-year-old will headline a bill in a six-round bout at the O2 Arena on October 5, in what his promoter Eddie Hearn expects will be his first of four fights in 2013.
Thereafter the Olympic champion will be put in the ring up to eight times a year with the ultimate aim, in Joshua’s words, of being ‘the world No 1′.
He said: “This is just the beginning and it is a tough road. But I am willing to sacrifice everything I have to become No 1 This the start. Carpe diem.”
He added: “I fulfilled my dreams in the amateurs and thought about staying, but I met with a lot of people, sifted out the rubbish and I am here now after a year. I feel in my heart and mind that this is what I want to do. I will never have a regret with this decision.” – Mail Online
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