In an interview with the Impaulsive podcast, Pam shared that Joshua approached her through the crowd and said, "Mom, remember, it's just boxing and just a fight."
Despite Paul suffering a broken jaw and needing surgery, Stepnik holds no grudge against the fighter, emphasizing that her son consciously stepped into the ring against a larger opponent. However, she criticized the behavior of promoter Eddie Hearn during the fight.
This bout was Joshua's first since his loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024, bringing his record to 29 wins and 4 losses. Despite the success, Joshua's coach, Yegor Golub, believes that the boxer is not yet ready to face Tyson Fury. At the same time, immediately after the fight, Joshua challenged Fury, calling for a resolution on social media with fists.
