The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Judith Benjamin
Anthony Joshua stunned Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid when he began shadowboxing during an interview to promote his comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin.
Joshua had been asked about the possibility of a fight with Tyson Fury by Reid’s co-host Martin Lewis, should he overcome Franklin on Saturday.
Reid said began commenting that a potential showdown with Fury was the fight ‘everybody wants to see’, but was briefly paused in her tracks when Joshua began throwing a series of boxing combinations.
His antics led to Lewis joking ‘I hope they’re not aimed at me’.
Joshua had responded to the initial question by claiming it would be an honour to box against Fury in the future, should the opportunity arise to fight against the world champion.
Anthony Joshua began shadow boxing mid interview on Good Morning Britain
The heavyweight star appeared on the programme to promote his fight with Jermain Franklin
Joshua’s antics stunned Susanna Reid forcing her to briefly stopped asking a question
‘That would be an honour, honestly,’ Joshua said.
‘The WBC heavyweight champion of the world, to be able to compete for the title again in the summer.
‘I would love that opportunity.
If you’re asking me, yes, I would take the opportunity for sure.’
Joshua will return to the ring on Saturday evening to face Franklin after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in August 2022.
The two-time heavyweight world champion has not won a fight since his TKO victory over Kubrat Pulev in 2020.
Victory over Franklin at the O2 Arena could open the door to a potential all-British showdown with Fury.
Joshua has admitted he will retire from boxing should he lose to Franklin, raising the stakes for his comeback fight.
