Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Joshua share a laugh at ringside as they sit next to each other for...
Ronaldo And Joshua Share A Laugh Ringside During Fury-Usyk Fight
Article Posted: 8:59 PM BST, May 18th 2024 | Article Updated: 10:20 PM BST, May 18th 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Joshua seemed to be getting along well while sitting alongside each other at ringside before Tyson Fury's heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday evening.
Before, Ronaldo watched Joshua defeat Otto Wallin back in December while sitting next to UFC star Conor McGregor. However, this time he was seated beside a British person, not McGregor.
The two famous athletes appeared to be in good spirits as they were seen giggling together while watching the heavyweight fight between Agit Kabayel and Frank Sanchez on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk.
It's not entirely clear what they were discussing, but it's possible that Joshua was sharing his extensive knowledge with Ronaldo, who has developed a strong interest in boxing throughout the years.
Ronaldo's recent experience at a boxing event in Saudi Arabia was completely different from the time he was seated near McGregor.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Joshua were seen having a good time together while sitting at the side of the boxing ring.
Joshua could have been sharing his mastery with Ronaldo while sitting next to each other.
Ronaldo seemed to be more cheerful sitting next to Joshua than he was when seated beside Conor McGregor last December.
During that moment, McGregor was observed having an enthusiastic conversation with Ronaldo in the evening. Ronaldo appeared to be having a hard time keeping himself interested in the conversation.
Supporters compared it to the feeling of being trapped at a social gathering and argued that Ronaldo appeared highly uneasy.
However, he appeared extremely pleased to converse with Joshua as the ex-heavyweight champion is personally invested in the results of the fight this evening.
Following his victorious streak of four fights, Joshua has gained increasing speed and appears to be set to take on the winner of tonight's match in the foreseeable future.
If Fury wins, this may lead to a major brawl with Joshua on home soil, whereas Joshua may also be interested in another attempt at defeating Usyk if he is declared the winner.
Joshua lost to the Ukrainian fighter on two occasions in 2021 and 2022, but he has made a great recovery and has put himself in the running for the championship once again.
Tonight's main event between Fury and Usyk is of great importance to Joshua, as he has a personal stake in the outcome.
In his recent two fights, he collaborated with Ben Davison, who used to train Fury. He showed his supreme form with resounding victories over Wallin and Francis Ngannou, which suggests his return to top level performance.
If Joshua continues to perform at his current level, he may have the opportunity to seek retribution against Usyk in the future. Joshua has made it clear that he is determined to demonstrate that he can reclaim his position at the forefront of the heavyweight category.
