Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch, once friends and training partners at Team GB’s Sheffield headquarters, have recently been embroiled in a public and bitter feud. The tension escalated with Joshua sending a pointed voice note to Froch, highlighting their strained relationship.

In retirement, Froch has transitioned into an outspoken pundit known for critiquing boxing figures like Joshua and Tyson Fury. Their dispute intensified with exchanges of WhatsApp messages during the peak of their feud.

Despite the animosity, it appears tensions have somewhat cooled as Joshua submitted a question for Froch on his YouTube channel, albeit with a subtle jab. In the voice note, Joshua questioned Froch about his first world title bout against Jean Pascal in Nottingham, recalling that Tyson Fury made his pro debut on the same card. He pointedly mentioned that the title was vacant at the time, implying Froch didn’t defeat a reigning champion to claim the title.

Joshua’s message seemed to challenge Froch’s legacy, questioning whether the vacant title elevated Froch to champion status without defeating a reigning titleholder. The voicenote reflects Joshua’s direct approach in addressing past controversies and rivalries within the boxing world.