Anthony Joshua inspired one London Marathon runner who was doubting he could finish the course.
Joshua attended the 2024 London Marathon, where he was pictured handing out drinks to runners, while shouting encouragement from the sidelines.
In one particular interaction with a tired competitor, Joshua provided some positive energy, giving a motivating speech after the runner claimed he was mentally struggling to complete the race.
“Listen, this is where you dig deep,” he said. “If you know you’re mentally blown up, it’s fine.
“It’s all in the mind, right? If you feel like you’re blown up, rebuild now!
“Take a two-minute walk, have a recap and finish the race, bro! Control your thoughts, control your mind let’s go!”
The runner was clearly delighted with Joshua’s words of wisdom, shaking hands with him before continuing on his journey.
AJ has had to work through his own adversity in the boxing ring, so is perfectly positioned as a former two-time world champion to advise fellow athletes.
He was famously knocked down twice by Wladimir Klitschko before rallying to stop the legend in their April 2017 clash, while he also immediately avenged a defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr when the pair met in a rematch in 2019.
Joshua went on to later salute the runners once more in a speech explaining exactly why he attended the event.
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