Charles Martin Eyeing Redemption: Calls for Rematch with Joshua After Impressive Win Against Jared Anderson
Anthony Joshua remains a highly sought-after figure in the boxing world, despite no longer holding the unified heavyweight champion title. Following his impressive performance against the rising heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson on July 1, Charles Martin is eagerly anticipating his next big fight and has set his sights on a highly anticipated rematch with Joshua. Martin emphasizes that he fought their first encounter with a fractured rib and is confident in his ability to perform better this time. In his most recent match, Martin faced off against the hard-hitting heavyweight Jared Anderson, resulting in his first full-distance fight. This significant milestone took place in Anderson's hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Throughout the bout, Martin managed to land impactful blows on Anderson, although he experienced a knockdown himself. Despite losing by unanimous decision after ten rounds, Martin's competitive spirit persisted until the final bell. This marked a considerable improvement compared to his world title fight against Joshua seven years ago, where he was swiftly defeated. The match lasted only two rounds at the O2 Arena in London, with Martin suffering two knockdowns before the fight was halted. Martin openly admits that the loss has haunted him for years, fueling his current unwavering dedication to boxing. So, he believes this is the right time for the rematch with Joshua. In an exclusive interview with BoxingScene.com, the 37-year-old southpaw boxer expressed his deep frustration over the 2016 loss and the injury he sustained during that fight. Martin firmly believes that his renewed commitment and unwavering focus now provide him with an enhanced opportunity to secure a highly sought-after rematch with Joshua. With the prospect of a rematch on the horizon, Martin is eager to demonstrate his true abilities and seek redemption within the boxing ring. Martin said: “I wanna fight Anthony Joshua so bad that I will donate my entire purse to a charity if he beats me. I fought AJ with a fractured rib, and it was the worst mistake of my life. I’ve taken sh!t for it since that day. He’ll never get back in the ring with me. He knows he got me at my worst.” “I don’t have any more time to waste. I wanna fight in another big fight before the end of this year. I’ve always been my own worst enemy. I’d be off for six to 12 months, roll off the sofa, take a fight and train for four or five weeks. It took me a long time to realize you can’t do that and be the best. Now I live in the gym, and hopefully, it showed.”
