Anthony Joshua defends speech at Black Lives Matter protest

Anthony Joshua

Unified heavyweight boxing champion,Anthony Joshua, who called on black people to boycott white businesses during a Black Lives Matter protest in his hometown of Watford, has defended his actions.

The 30-year-old defiantly fired back at his critics in a post he shared on Twitter on Sunday.

“… If you think I am racist, go f**k yourself… Shops arent’t the issue. Before you talk shit you better boycott racism. I said what I said and will act to make a change.”

Hollywood actor, John Boyega on Wednesday attended a similar protest in London, United Kindgom.

In his speech, he called for an end to racism and made it clear that doesn’t matter if his career is negatively affected by his decision to take a stand against it.