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‘Turn the camera off’ – Anthony Joshua asks reporter ‘why are you asking me that?’ in very awkward interview

Published on May 07, 2025 at 09:13 AM

ANTHONY JOSHUA snapped when asked about the upcoming blockbuster fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.

Usyk, 38, and Dubois, 27, are on July 19 at Wembley Stadium for the undisputed heavyweight crown.

Anthony Joshua in an interview.
Anthony Joshua snapped after being asked about Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois face off during a press conference ahead of the Undisputed IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Heavyweight Titles' fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois as part of Undisputed: Usyk v Dubois II at Wembley Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Joshua has history with both Usyk and Dubois
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Anthony Joshua celebrates victory following the Heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin at The O2 Arena on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
Joshua has lost to both Usyk and Dubois

Joshua, 35, has history with the two fellow heavyweights as he lost to both of them – twice against the undefeated .

The Brit was asked to give his thoughts about the highly-anticipated rematch and he didn’t seem at all keen to talk about it.

Joshua told iFL TV after a long awkward pause: “I think it’s going to be good...

“I’ve got a few thoughts about it but I feel like I don’t want to talk too much.

“Because it’s not my fight, it’s their fight. Don’t want to promote their fight. I’ll be honest with you, I don’t want to talk about it.”;

The reporter tried to press after ‘s unexpected response to his question.

That’s when AJ appeared to snap as he stated: “Why are you asking me? Turn the camera off if you’re going to ask me about it.

“You’re asking me in front of a bright light in front of the media to promote your channel and their fight... I’m not doing it.”;

Joshuahas not fought since he was in September at Wembley.

The two-time world champion has not been able to resume full training due to an elbow injury which has left him “unable to punch properly”;.

And amid fight rumours of a long-awaited showdown withTyson Fury, the Watford native will now be forced to put those plans on hold as .

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