Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
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"It's tough, every time I think about it, it hurts."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
"I'm not overlooking Prenga. This is a big deal for me this fight."
— Anthony Joshua , Athlete
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
British heavyweight boxer who holds the WBO belt.
Kristian Prenga is the heavyweight boxer set to face Anthony Joshua.
Latif Ayodele was a personal trainer and close friend of Joshua.
Sina Ghami was Joshua's full-time sport and exercise rehabilitation coach.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
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