According to reports, Anthony Joshua pleaded guilty to a driving offence just days before his shock defeat to Daniel Dubois.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion was reportedly accused of speeding while preparing for his Wembley battle with his old partner.
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And the Watford warrior is said to have pleaded guilty to the offence Four days before he lost via TKO to Triple D in the fifth round.
London Evening Standard It is claimed that AJ, 34, confessed his crime online on September 17.
He was allowed to submit his petition in person and not online. court Since the matter was settled by single justice process.
The London 2012 gold medallist blamed his offence on “physical and mental fatigue” from his recent training camp.
In an apology letter seen by the Evening Standard, he said: “I accept full responsibility for my actions on May 29, 2024, and deeply regret my failure to comply with speed limits.
“I understand the importance of road safety And I am fully aware of the potential consequences of speeding, not just for myself but also for other road users.”
“My behavior that day was inexcusable, and I take full responsibility for my mistake.
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“But I hope the court will take this into consideration when deciding my sentence.
“I am a professional athlete and am currently in a very intense training camp.
“My schedule has been very busy, and I was travelling to or returning from a training session at the time and date of the offence.
“The physical and mental fatigue from training may have affected my judgement, leading to a loss of concentration.
“I recognise that such circumstances do not justify speeding, and I deeply regret this mistake.”
“Since then I have tried to pay more attention to my speed and strictly follow all traffic rules.”
After his defeat to IBF heavyweight king Dubois, AJ is now at a crossroads in his career.
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He had a staggering fall four times He was stopped in the fifth round, hurting the defending champion.
Fans and pundits alike have told him to hang up his gloves and enjoy the millions he has in the bank.
But AJ is still adamant about becoming a three-time heavyweight champion and is pushing for retirement Not there. on the cards.
“Before I came here, I always told myself, ‘I’m fighting for my life,’” he said in a post-fight interview.
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“We rolled the dice to succeed, and we failed, and we rolled the dice again.
“We keep rolling the dice.”
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