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Anthony Joshua stops angry dad from clashing with Hearn

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5 years ago

June 3, 2019

Anthony Joshua had to restrain his ‘ upset’ father , Robert Joshua , as he tried to confront promoter Eddie Hearn following his son’ s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz.
After the fight Joshua ’ s father Robert made a beeline for Hearn in the ring , and had to be held back by Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The exchange according to dailymail . co . uk
was caught on camera in the background as Ruiz was being interviewed in the ring following his unexpected seventh – round win.

It is unclear why Robert was frustrated , but Hearn has come in for criticism from some quarters over his handling of Joshua ’ s career and an inability to book a fight with the heavyweight ’ s two big boys – Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury .

Eagle- eyed boxing fans spotted Joshua Snr walk across the ring to join his son before he turns around to confront the tuxedo -wearing Hearn, who is stood the other side of a line of security .

“ No , it ’ s me… I’ m the one fighting , ” Joshua could be heard telling his father as he gestured and pointed in the promoter’ s direction .

But Robert continued with his remarks towards Hearn and can at one point be clearly seen swearing in his direction .

Eventually , Joshua managed to calm his father down and led him away from the confrontation and he later admitted, “ My dad ’ s upset, which is a natural reaction .
“ Everyone ’ s in good spirits ; losing isn ’ t a good night but it ’ s something we can learn from . ”