The loss did not affect Joshua Buasi

Joshua Buatsi will not be angry if he loses.

In February 2025, Joshua Bouasi was one of the candidates for the best match of the year against Liverpool's Callum Smith in Saudi Arabia. Although he lost by decision, his 20-game unbeaten streak came to an end. He was highly regarded by the outside world. So someone asked him after the game: "Although you lost the game, has your popularity increased instead?"

Regarding this kind of question, Joshua Buasi responded politely: "The feedback from the outside world is indeed good." But pride prevented him from stopping there, "But losing is losing. You go to BoxRec to check me, and the last game was still L. The only thing everyone remembers. Boxing fans can say that. But I can't be satisfied - winning counts, what's the point of satisfaction if I don't win? That night I proved that I can fight hard, but I didn't write all the answers because the victory column was empty. It's not a bad thing to know that I still have homework to do, but the homework is really not done yet."

The game was held in Riyadh, and the stands were sparse. Some people felt sorry for him: if it had been in the UK, the box office would have exploded. Joshua Buasi shook his head: "I only have opponents in my eyes and shouts in my ears. That's enough. The UK would definitely be crazier, but the atmosphere at that time was already very heated."

Joshua Buasi can't wait to do it again. , "As soon as the call comes, I will sign immediately."

This Saturday (November 1), he will first pass Zach Parker - the opponent has 26 wins and 1 loss. He was originally 168 pounds, but now he has dropped to 175 pounds. Joshua Buasi is ranked No. 5 in the WBC and No. 6 in the WBO. He can reach the threshold of the World Boxing Championship with one more win. To be sure, he flew to California again to retreat with his coach Virgil Hunter.

So far in his career, he has worn the jerseys of Matchroom, Boxxer, and Queensberry. Zach Parker ridiculed him that "he changes clubs frequently, no wonder the cap is discounted." Joshua Buasi shrugged: "Anyway, we'll see the real results in the boxing ring on the weekend."

In fact, Joshua Buasi has already made enough money, and his life after retirement is also well arranged. "I have to settle myself outside the ring first, so that I won't Playing a clown for a few taels of silver. If he hangs up his gloves any day, he will go back to spend time with his family and live his life. His identity is not just a boxer."

But as long as he is still fighting, he is "all in." "When I retire, I will take stock of my successes and failures. Now? I only look at the road in front of me."

From a little boy born in Ghana to an Olympic bronze medalist, Joshua Buasi's life has already gone beyond the script. "When I was a child, I didn't even know anything about boxing. I just wanted to change the channel and watch cartoons early. To get to this point, I have already made money. It’s big.”

He is looking forward to returning to Africa to hold a show and let local rookies stand out on their own. He is also looking forward to finally facing off against his old rival in London, Anthony Yarde. “We are both under the same promoter now, so the opportunity is short. We will see after each fight.”

Let’s talk about the future first. Joshua Buasi makes it clear that his story is far from the end.