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Daily Mirror
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Ben Davies

Anthony Joshua advised to "play the game" by heavyweight boxing legend

Heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield has urged Anthony Joshua to be more aggressive in his future fights.

Joshua fought just once last year, losing in his heavyweight revenge bid against unified champion Oleksandr Usyk in August, and will now be looking to rebuild in 2023. A number of potential tests have been lined up for 'AJ' who is expected to return in spring, including British rival Dillian Whyte and Swedish contender Otto Wallin.

The former two-time champion is expected to again link up with a new coach in a bid to rekindle his previous powerful style, which he has faced heavy criticism for not employing in his two defeats to Usyk. And former heavyweight champion Holyfield has suggested he needs to "play the game" and take the fight to his upcoming opponents.

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