Anthony Joshua said the lure of the professional ranks would be easy to resist after winning Britain?s final gold of the Games in front of a raucous crowd at the ExCel. Keeping it real: Gold medalist Anthony Joshua of Great Britain (Picture: Getty Images) The super-heavyweight saw off defending champion, Italian Roberto Cammarelle, to become Britain?s 29th Olympic champion ? and Team GB?s third in the ring. The Finchley fighter is sure to have plenty of offers to turn pro but believes his immediate future is best served in the amateur ranks at the English Institute of Sport. ?It was never about the money for me and that?s still the same,? said the 22-year-old, who had to wait to celebrate winning gold after Italy appealed the decision to award Joshua the title on countback. ?I need to stay in the amateur gym and keep working hard really. The money on offer [from promoters] wouldn?t be hard to resist,? he
Source: http://bbc-worldnews.net/2012/08/anthony-joshua-confident-of-resisting-lure-of-professional-boxing-after-olympic-win/
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