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Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'

Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
BBC Sport Wednesday 22 July 2026, 22:20 UTC 1 min read
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Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.

Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
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