Anthony Joshua has admitted switching boxing for UFC is an option – but not until the end of his career.
The 28-year-old wants to fulfill his goals in the ring first before he moves to the octagon, starting with victory against Joseph Parker in their unification fight this Saturday.
UFC president Dana White, who has recently expressed a desire to offer the heavyweight champion a huge promotional deal, will be ringside for the fight at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Joshua admitted he would be interested in following in Floyd Mayweather’s footsteps – with the American starting MMA training amid speculation of a rematch with Conor McGregor in the octagon – but not until he has achieved everything he wants to in boxing.
‘Providing I’ve got to the end of my career and achieved what I wanted to then yes,’ Joshua said when asked about making the switch to UFC.
‘Remember Mayweather did it at the end of his career, [but] he dominated the sport he loved first.
‘It would be an option because it’s been done before and it’s successful, so it can be done again.
‘I have to complete the goals and achievements I have in boxing otherwise it’s like a pantomime. You have to dominate your own sport, and then you can look at other avenues.’
Victory against Parker this weekend could set Joshua up for a massive clash against Deontay Wilder for all the world titles in the heavyweight division.
