The former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua‘s career is going through a resurgence of sorts. Two back-to-back losses against two-division undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk meant that he was pushed down the pecking order in the heavyweight division, with the hopes of becoming a world champion looking ever so distant. Fast forward two years from 2022, following his second loss to Usyk, Anthony Joshua looks rejuvenated and hungry, having had four spectacular wins in four fights.
Anyways, before he moves to camp for training for his 5th win, Joshua is making sure he is finding time to enjoy himself. He is a big fan of Grime and UK Hiphop. And there was no way he was going to miss the iconic British garage group So Solid Crew in action at the Kool Kids Fest in London. The group while performing decided to invite onto the stage the former unified heavyweight champion to recite a few verses.
The crowd went wild as the 34-year-old former heavyweight champion was introduced to the stage by the lead singer of the hip-hop group Lisa Maffia. AJ joined group members Lisa Maffia and Romeo on stage and rapped and danced along to the raging hit song of the 2000s “21 Seconds”.
His MC skills were on point as he didn’t miss a beat or fluff his lyrics. After the electrifying performance by the old-school hip-hop group, Joshua and the crew went go-karting. AJ was in the driver’s seat with Lisa sitting on the passenger side as he was trying to dodge his way out of bumps from fellow drivers.
This wasn’t the first time the former heavyweight champion has grooved with the So Solid Crew, as he performed the rap of ‘21 Seconds’ back in 2020 at the Garage Nation festival as well. He has also previously shown his passion for home-grown music in the UK by rapping along to Skepta and JME’s record “That’s Not Me” at an event in Dubai four years ago. This time too, Anthony Joshua shocked the crowd with his impressive rapping skills.
Way Ahead for Anthony Joshua
Since his return in 2023, Joshua has already changed his trainer twice. Starting with Derrick James, under whose stewardship he won the fights against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, he then found his perfect match in compatriot Ben Davison who led him to two early-round stoppage victories against Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou.
Now, the road is clear again for Anthony Joshua to become a world champion for the third time. Due to Usyk relinquishing his IBF belt, and it being passed down to his mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, Joshua will have a chance to fight for the title on September 21, 2024, in Wembley Stadium.
The all-British showdown promises an exciting watch for the boxing fans. Joshua even showed some feistiness and his violent streak in a recent press interview where he threatened to throw a chair at Dubois’ face. “I’ll throw this f***ing chair across your face. Don’t disrespect me,” Joshua said, responding to Dubois who was eager for a fight during the interview itself.
