I won’t go bankrupt like Tyson, says Joshua

Anthony Joshua insists he will not make the same mistakes as boxing’s bankrupt superstars as he prepares for the fourth defence of his IBF, IBO, WBA  heavyweight titles against late replacement Carlos Takam on Saturday night.

Joshua said: “The Tysons, the Riddick Bowes, the Holyfields, we all know their stories outside the ring and I have always wanted to manage that. “We have been working on it for three or four years so it’s not much of a shock. If you suddenly win the world title, all these opportunities can come your way. You feel like the man and you can lose track.

“We’ve been working on this from way before so I was prepared for it. It’s about understanding the journey. I have always been open about my positives and negatives.”