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Harry Davies

"I'm not a fighter": Anthony Joshua offers honest assessment of his skills

Anthony Joshua has given an honest assessment of his skills in the ring by admitting he isn't "a fighter" at heart.

Joshua, 33, looked cagey in his comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin earlier this month as the former two-time heavyweight champion got the nod on points after a lacklustre 12 rounds. The Brit was known for being one of the most feared punchers in the heavyweight division during his meteoric rise, but has looked a shell of his former self in recent performances.

'AJ' recently ruled out a summer return as the Brit wants more time to sharpen his skills under new coach Derrick James, but has now admitted he would be open to changing his plans. Joshua admitted to being an "over-thinker" in the ring but said he wants to become a new type of boxer, something he hopes world-renowned coach James can help him achieve.

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