Teddy Atlas had some choice words for Anthony Joshua this week, calling Brit’s background a question and describing him as being overrated by fans in the UK.
Speaking on his podcast, THE WAR with Teddy AtlasThe former coach’s words are unlikely to land him a spot on Joshua’s Christmas card list any time soon.
“With respect, fans in the UK love a good loser.
He [Joshua] knocked out Charles Martin, who wasn’t on anyone’s list of great boxers, to win the title. He is an overrated person.
I couldn’t be more clear or give you any better reason for that – who did he hit? “
Atlas’ harsh comments come just over two weeks after AJ’s second loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, where despite an improved performance in the eyes of many, Joshua was unable to win it back. unified heavy belt.
Room boss Eddie Hearn has long believed Joshua has the best track record at heavyweight, but Atlas points to the nature of the 32-year-old’s losses as reason for his belief.
“I say it again – who did he hit? He lost – and he lost by knockout. Okay, the last two times with Usyk, he got injured, he lost by decision – he showed his heart. But he was knocked down by Ruiz, who fought at the last minute!
I really believe Joshua has always been overrated – but he can bring in big money.”
Atlas’ comments will be viewed as harsh by many, especially as Joshua avenges his loss to Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk is unanimously recognized as one of the best boxers in the entire sport.
Anthony Joshua is once again a name on everyone’s lips, with hype going viral once again about the possibility of a fight with Tyson Fury – with contact reports lit up earlier this week by Fury’s social media captioned AJ for a meeting in the UK in December.
What are your thoughts on Atlas’s comment? Is Anthony Joshua overrated?
