Anthony Joshua ‘stole Usyk’s moment’ with post-defeat rant, claims Carl Froch

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anthony Joshua was accused of “stealing Usyk’s moment” by former world champion Carl Froch after taking the microphone and giving a slightly bizarre speech to the crowd following his split decision loss in their world heavyweight title rematch. I am a new breed of heavyweight, Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston - they say ‘he doesn’t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano,’ because I’m not 14 stone. I am 18 stone, I am heavy.” open image in gallery Anthony Joshua briefly walked off with the belts The outburst prompted mixed reactions, with some saluting Joshua’s passion and heart but Frazer Clarke was among those to say his team should have stepped in to stop him, while former super middleweight world champion Froch - working as a pundit for Sky Sports Box Office - wasn’t impressed. It was disrespectful.” Fellow pundit Lawrence Okolie also believes it wasn’t the way to act, saying: “I’m sure he will regret it, it was Usyk’s time.