'I will break his chin' - Says "Frustrated" Mahmoud Charr After Not Been Picked as Anthony Joshua's Opponent
An individual who expressed interest in replacing Dillian Whyte on short notice to face Anthony Joshua at London's O2 Arena has asserted that Joshua is facing mental challenges. This situation isn't unfamiliar to Joshua, as he's previously encountered opponent changes just days before a fight. For instance, Kubrat Pulev withdrew due to an injury in 2018, and Jarrell Miller faced multiple failed drug tests before Joshua's US debut in 2019. In a similar instance, Andy Ruiz Jr. stepped in on a prior occasion, resulting in a disastrous outcome for Joshua as he lost his titles before regaining them in a rematch. Considering this history, Joshua's team has been cautious in selecting a replacement, and Mahmoud Charr believes he was overlooked due to this careful consideration. Charr, who was once the WBA regular world heavyweight champion, had a fight canceled due to a failed drug test in 2018, and he was subsequently stripped of his title in 2021 due to inactivity. He has faced losses against opponents like Vitali Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin, and Mairis Briedis. Charr disclosed in an interview with Seconds Out that he had offered to step in for this weekend's fight, proposing the same purse as Dillian Whyte's. He expressed confidence in his capabilities and mentioned that he's a more substantial opponent than Whyte. However, Matchroom, Joshua's promoter, appeared to be seeking an easier opponent, according to Charr.
“I told him, listen, give me the same purse bid you offered to Dillian Whyte, I will fight. Who’s Dillian Whyte? I was the last WBA champion, I never lost. I was ready. I am bigger than Dillian Whyte.”Charr implied that Joshua might not be willing to face him due to his belief that Joshua is mentally struggling. Despite his confidence in his abilities, it's clear that Charr will not get the opportunity to prove his theory. Instead, Robert Helenius will be the one stepping in to fight Joshua at the O2 Arena.
“They’re looking for an easy opponent. It’s not about money, trust me. I think Joshua is not ready to fight me, that’s the problem. If he is a real man he would say yes I will take Charr. I know one punch on his skin and I will break his chin. He’s not strong, he knows he’s mentally broken.”
