Anthony Joshua playfully sparred with children at his amateur gym, Finchley ABC, ahead of his IBF world heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. During the session, Joshua received a small cut on his cheek from one of the kids. In a light-hearted moment captured on video, Joshua jokingly asked, “Which one of you cut me? Was it you?” The child responsible owned up, earning respect from Joshua.
The incident added a humorous twist to Joshua’s preparation for his upcoming fight on September 21 at Wembley Stadium, where he aims to become a three-time world champion. His opponent, Daniel Dubois, has previously sparred with Joshua during their time in the GB squad, with Joshua recalling how Dubois had “cracked” him but did not knock him out. This history between them adds intrigue to their upcoming bout.