Two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has set his sights on becoming a three-time world champion by facing off against Tyson Fury in 2025.
The British-Nigerian boxer revealed his ambitions while speaking to journalists during a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the president’s Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday.
“My target is to become a three-time world champion and fight Tyson Fury in 2025,” Joshua stated confidently.
Reflecting on the ups and downs of his career, he acknowledged past setbacks, but reaffirmed his commitment to rising stronger, saying “of course, I should have won [past matches], but I didn’t. I can’t stop now; I have to keep going until I reach my destination.”
Joshua, who is in Nigeria for the holiday season, described the energy in the country as “10/10″, expressing gratitude for the warm reception by President Tinubu and praised the hospitality extended to him and his family.
“They did an amazing job hosting me. I got to see how the country is organized and run and learn about the big plans for the future,” he said.
Discussing his plans for 2025, Joshua emphasised his determination to seize every opportunity and improve on his past performances.
“Hunger makes you want to work harder because time is limited. When I look back at 2024, I believe I could have done more, and now I have another chance in 2025. I’m going to make sure I take every opportunity,” he said.
Asked about the prospect of facing Tyson Fury, Joshua acknowledged the uncertainty, but welcomed the challenge.
We’ll see. Let’s get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me, we’ll see in the future,” he remarked.
Joshua also shared a heartfelt message for Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora.
“To all Nigerians in the diaspora, you have a place called home. It’s a beautiful place, and the energy here is unbelievable. I love you all with my heart,” he said, pledging to support local communities.
