Anthony Joshua faces backlash over controversial statement

By Aderinola Abimbola

British professional boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, has received backlash for making a statement on loyalty and cheating.

Anthony Joshua on his story on Monday claimed that the feeling of guilt after cheating is a realization of loyalty.

“If you cheat on your partner and feel guilty after, that’s how you know you are loyal,” he wrote.

The boxer’s statement sparked numerous reactions with many calling him out for supporting cheating.

While some pointed out that he was just joking around, others called him out for making such statement.

The 35-year-old athlete held the unified world heavyweight championship twice between 2016 and 2021.