World boxing champion Joshua attends march, says racism is a pandemic

Dillian Whyte v Dereck Chisora - The O2 Arena, London, Britain - December 22, 2018 Anthony Joshua before the fight [Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra]

Heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua described racism as a “pandemic” while addressing protesters at a Black Lives Matter march in London on Saturday.

Joshua, one of Britain’s highest-profile sportsmen, joined a march through the streets of his home town of Watford before gathering in a park where he recited a poem written by a friend.