Anthony Joshua Says an Addiction to FIFA Almost Derailed His Boxing Career

Even the greatest athletes in the world can be driven to distraction by FIFA.

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Anthony Joshua has revealed the habit that nearly cost him his boxing career – and it's not as dangerous as your imagination is suggesting.

The newly-crowned IBF world heavyweight champion is being hailed as Britain's newest sporting hero but speaking to The Sun, Joshua revealed an addiction to EA SPORTS FIFA almost derailed his boxing career.

AJ revealed he used to play FIFA until the early hours of the morning.

The heavy-handed heavyweight said:

“I used to play FIFA until it affected boxing.

It looks like even the world's greatest athletes suffer from FIFA rage.

[via The Sun

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