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Anthony Joshua vs Dominic Breazeale: Joshua bullish on The Gloves Are Off

Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale Press Conference
Image: Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale face off

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua issued a chilling warning to challenger Dominic Breazeale on The Gloves Are Off.

The IBF king is preparing to make the first defence of his crown on June 25 - live on Sky Sports Box Office - against America's unbeaten 'Trouble' (17-0-KO15).

Even before the initial press conference began, Joshua and Breazeale clashed during a photoshoot - and relations showed little signs of thawing during an intense episode of The Gloves Are Off, which you can see now via On Demand.

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Joshua and Breazeale share a heated discussion

Joshua (16-0-KO16) told his visitor: "I don't even know if there's a rematch clause, I'm not bothered. I'm not losing that belt. I've just got to gauge who I'm in with and exploit him. I think I'm strong enough to hurt Dominic.

"People love it man, you'll see when you're in that arena. People pay to see blood, people pay to see war. I think that's why people are supporting me along my journey, because I've delivered every time I've stepped in the ring.

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Breazeale believes he can exploit Joshua's weaknesses

"My ambition ain't changed since I started. That belt hasn't made me feel like I'm macho man. I was the man I am before the belt and I remain that way anyway. Man to man I'm still who I am, still hungry and still want to prove myself time and time again."

Watch The Gloves Are Off via On Demand now.

Also See:

Don't miss Joshua v Breazeale live on Sky Sports Box Office on June 25 - with George Groves v Martin, Chris Eubank Jr v Tom Doran and more on the undercard.