Anthony Joshua makes heartfelt speech describing racism at a Black Lives Matter march
Author: Wardah Sempa | Sunday 7th June 2020
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Yesterday, Anthony Joshua made a heartfelt speech during the Black Lives Matter march. In the speech, he mentioned: "The virus has been declared a pandemic," Joshua said.
"This is out of control. And I'm not talking about Covid-19. The virus I'm talking about is called racism."
The IBF, WBA and WBO world champion added: "We stand united against a virus which has been instrumental in taking lives, taking lives of the young, old, rich, poor; a virus which is unapologetic and spreads across all sectors."
At the march, Joshua walked with crutches after he felt a "twinge" in his left knee during training this week.
Watch the full speech below:
'Racism is a virus,' said boxing champion Anthony Joshua as he joined a Black Lives Matter protest in his hometown of Watford, England. Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/8f7EFQVqWs pic.twitter.com/j7ECwuYVWK
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