And Joshua, who is 24-1 with 22 knockouts, spoke as though Saturday’s bout against Usyk, an undefeated 34-year-old from Ukraine, was not just a contest but also an economic stimulus package. He told reporters he felt responsible for providing a platform and a payday for fighters on the undercard of an event expected to attract nearly 70,000 spectators to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “I’m going to work hard, try and bring attention to boxing so it benefits everyone, not just me,” Joshua said. “I don’t promote boxing because I want to be famous. I promote it because I want everyone to benefit from it.”The card on Saturday comes at the end of two tumultuous weeks in the boxing industry.

Source: New York Times September 24, 2021 17:03 UTC