October 18th 2024.
Anthony Joshua has recently been praised for his incredible act of kindness towards a grieving family. According to former boxer Kevin Mitchell, Joshua generously paid for his brother's funeral after he tragically passed away in a motorbike accident at the age of 31. Vinny Mitchell, a professional boxer himself, had a successful career before his untimely death in April 2019.
The sudden loss of his brother was a devastating blow for the Mitchell family, not only emotionally but also financially. With little time to prepare, they were struggling to afford the cost of a funeral. In a desperate attempt to raise funds, Mitchell set up a JustGiving page, but little did he know that Joshua had other plans.
During an interview on the That Josh James Show, Mitchell revealed that Joshua personally reached out to offer his condolences and ask if he could cover the expenses for the funeral. Mitchell was taken aback by this unexpected gesture, admitting that he had never shared this story before. When asked by the host if Joshua's act was because he knew the brothers, Mitchell replied, "He knew us both. He knew my brother, he knew me, he knew my mum."
Mitchell went on to recount the phone call he received from Joshua while they were at the chapel of rest. "He rung me up and said, 'Kev, how are you? You're a strong b******, aren't you?' I said, 'You have to be Josh, it's life mate.' Then he asked to speak to my mum, who was also present. As we were all grieving and worrying about how we would afford to bury my brother, Joshua stepped in and offered to pay for the funeral."
The financial burden of burying his brother was weighing heavily on Mitchell, causing him a great deal of stress and pressure. But Joshua's selfless act of kindness lifted that weight off his shoulders. "I was so stressed and under a lot of pressure, and he just said, 'Alice, do you mind if I get it?' My mum didn't quite hear him. And he went, 'I'm going to pay for his funeral, Alice, if you don't mind.' And he did."
Kevin Mitchell himself had a successful career as a professional boxer, winning the British super featherweight title and the Commonwealth title. He also twice challenged for the world lightweight title but was unsuccessful on both occasions. He retired from the sport in 2016 with a record of 39 wins and 4 losses.
As for Joshua, he is currently plotting his comeback after his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last month. Despite this setback, the two-time heavyweight champion has no plans of retiring and is determined to continue his career. He may even have his sights set on a rematch against Dubois or a fight against Tyson Fury, following Fury's bout with Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
However, the IBF has stated that if Joshua wants a rematch with Dubois, it will have to take place by April of next year. But for now, Joshua's act of kindness towards the grieving Mitchell family continues to be a heartwarming reminder of the generosity and compassion that exists in the world of boxing.
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