Froch Chastises Joshua for Avoiding High-Stakes Matches Following Defeats to Usyk

Former world champion Carl Froch has voiced his criticism of Anthony Joshua, claiming that Joshua is shying away from significant bouts following his double defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

"I'm just being truthful. If someone were to ask me, 'Who would win, Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua?', based on AJ's recent performances, I'd have to say that Wilder would likely score a knockout..." Froch articulated.

Froch emphasized that Joshua should be competing at the global level rather than participating in "warm-up fights". He admonished Joshua for expressing a desire to take on Dillian Whyte, and his earlier engagement with Jermaine Franklin.

"All these warm-up fights are misguided... Joshua needs to step back into the ring for a world title match, prove that he has faith in his abilities and demonstrate his value to the sport. Otherwise, he might as well retire and recede from the limelight, given his substantial achievements outside of boxing," Froch added.