The Cristiano Ronaldo Effect: Can Anthony Joshua’s Chat with the Football Legend Give Him the Edge He Needs?
As Anthony Joshua steps into the ring to face Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, he’s got some unexpected advice from a renowned champion – Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 34-year-old boxing icon revealed that just before the fight, Ronaldo told him to focus on his health regime and stick to a strict training regimen. And, as expected, Joshua took the superstar’s words to heart.
The boxer shared his story with TNT Sports, confessing that he got an impressive seven hours of sleep after following some of Ronaldo’s tips. Talk about dedication!
Ronaldo, at 39 years old, is still killing the game, breaking records left and right for club Al Nassr and Portugal. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is an elite athlete with a winning mentality, which makes his advice all the more valuable.
Joshua is gearing up for the most important fight of his career, and he’d be wise to take whatever advantage he can get from someone as accomplished as Ronaldo. The 34-year-old faces a much younger opponent in Dubois, who currently holds the IBF heavyweight belt.
In this fight, Joshua could become only the fourth three-time heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, joining Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, and Lennox Lewis.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, believes that Joshua’s formidable punching power makes him a force to be reckoned with. According to Hearn, if you get hit by Anthony Joshua right now, "you’re going to sleep." If Dubois makes one mistake, it could be game over.
Joshua’s got the momentum on his side, but Dubois is no easy opponent. The 27-year-old is hungry to prove himself and take home the title.
Will Anthony Joshua’s chat with Cristiano Ronaldo give him the edge he needs to secure his place in history? There’s only one way to find out – tune in to the fight on Saturday!
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