Eddie Hearn Reveals Anthony Joshua’s Extreme Measures To Avoid Being ‘ Called A Cheat’ And Protect His Legacy

Eddie Hearn has disclosed the extreme precautions Anthony Joshua takes to ensure he never fails a drug test.

Many fighters in boxing and MMA have tested positive for banned substances due to unintentional ingestion of contaminated food or supplements. Some have even been caught with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) due to their food or drinks being spiked, prompting Joshua to adopt a stringent approach to what he consumes.

Matchroom Boxing’s Hearn shared with GRM Daily: “Whenever I go to a restaurant with AJ, I’m scrutinizing the food because there are some malicious individuals out there. You could have your career ruined by someone putting something harmful in your food.”

Joshua, 34, is so vigilant about avoiding banned substances that he only drinks pre-approved and sealed beverages after his fights.

Hearn added, “Here’s another example: After a grueling fight, someone might offer you a drink. You have to wonder, ‘What’s in that?’ I’m not suggesting there’s always something in there, but there could be. At the highest level, like AJ, every bottle is tested.”