WHEN the time comes, Anthony Joshua will sit his young son down for the chat.
The same conversation fearful fighting fathers before him had with children raised in the darkest corners of boxing gyms.
Joshua, who takes on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou here in Saudi Arabia tonight, has twice reigned as heavyweight ruler and amassed a fortune large enough to support his family for generations to come.
But he will plead with football-mad son JJ, eight, to look beyond that fame and fortune and to recognise the pain and sacrifice a career in the ring has inflicted.
And where the likes of Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn did not, Joshua hopes to succeed in stopping his son stepping through the ropes.
"I would never let him box. I am not interested in him boxing," he said. "You have to be so strong mentally to be a boxer.
Bu hikaye Daily Mirror UK dergisinin March 08, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Daily Mirror UK dergisinin March 08, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
FEARLESS BEN A BAZ SINGER
BEN DUCKETT says working with coach Brendon McCullum has taken his game to a new level – because Bazball has removed the fear factor.
BALDWIN IS ONE HELLUVA DRIVER
World No.363 Matt is lining up a shock win at Wentworth... but says he was more nervous in days when he drové his Amazon van!
HOUGHT TO END ON A HIGH
Danny says the good times will return at Hull as he prepares for his final match
Hire and higher
One of Britain's last film rental stores is enjoying the busiest time in its 29-year history, thanks to a surge in interest from nostalgia-seeking movie buffs.
Mum should be proud...she made me a warrior
Joshua's mother helped him steer away from a life of crime
FOOLISH IDEA TO MAKE DEL A MILLIONAIRE
Sir David: It ruined Fools and Horses
Dishonesty is not one of my Traits
Tall story, or will Richard be Celebrity Traitor?
Liar, lover, mother, diamond thief.. it's all true
GoT's Sophie on getting under the skin of an unlikely heroine
To friends...
Battle of Arnhem hero, 99, returns to salute the fallen
£5.5M AFTER BEING STABBED IN PRISON
Burglar left with fear of kitchens after killer's attack