A British boxer was flooded with online abuse after posting on Twitter a picture of himself praying at a mosque in Dubai.
Anthony Joshua has previously said he does not follow any religion, but has an interest in them, according to the Daily Mail.
Besides luck, hard work & talent.. Prayer is a solid foundation. It was nice to join my brother as he led through afternoon prayer (asr) ?? pic.twitter.com/KJ4f2lu3mP
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) January 17, 2017
He tweeted the picture, with the caption: “Besides luck, hard work and talent - prayer is a solid foundation. It was nice to join my brother as he led through afternoon prayer.”
The 27-year-old world champion was hit by a wave of angry anti-Muslim comments.
@RightWingerRoy @anthonyfjoshua he is still a great fighter and now choose not to support him. I feel sorry for you dude
— Alfie Quadir (@AlfieQuadir) January 17, 2017
@anthonyfjoshua GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY RIGHT NOW @MRSMAY DEPORT THIS MUSLAMIC
— Terry Johnson (@CFC_EDL) January 17, 2017
Some users, however, were positive and defended the boxer.
@anthonyfjoshua might of lost a couple narrow minded fake fans but youve gained the love and respect of thousands BIG up AJ
— Jaykae (@Jaykae10) January 17, 2017
Lol like @anthonyfjoshua really cares about the views of some ignortans...
— Hêlîn (@MUnitedGirl) January 17, 2017
Remember @MuhammadAli, one of the greatest boxers ever.
