The 28-year old WBA super and IBF world heavyweight champion suffered a damaged nose during the bout before breaking down the tough Frenchman for a 20th-consecutive knockout victory at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.<\/p>\n
Promoter Eddie Hearn says he plans to put in place three fights for Joshua next year, but the unbeaten boxer is more fixed on a long-term strategy as he embarks on\u00a0ruling the division for the next 10 years.<\/p>\n
“I’m just focusing on keeping my belts by any means,” said Joshua following his win over Takam.<\/p>\n
“I think the WBA have a mandatory in place, so my next three fights could be an obligation I have to fill if I want to keep the belts.<\/p>\n
“In my mind I’m just focusing on keeping my belts and getting better from here and winning and winning.<\/p>\n
“It’s not about the 21st fight or the 22nd fight, it’s about 15 fights from here – 10 years, 15 years you know.<\/p>\n
“I’m not just worried about my next three fights, I’ve just got to plan the long-term strategy with Rob and Eddie.”<\/p>\n
Hearn said, “It’s up to what Anthony what’s to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
“He can box in any territory he wants but I think right now it’s about mapping the year rather than just the next one.<\/p>\n
“Every show is iconic. Every show there are images and footage that go back to people around the world and we should be very proud of what they’re watching because I don’t think it’s been done before.<\/p>\n
“AJ has always wanted to put on shows in and out of the ring. There isn’t a show like an Anthony Joshua show, there just isn’t in world boxing anymore.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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