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Gold medallist Thomas chases 'own legacy' after AJ comparisons
Damar Thomas unfazed by Anthony Joshua comparisons as Commonwealth Games gold medallist chases 'own legacy' ahead of LA Olympics Damar Thomas followed in...
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- Damar Thomas unfazed by Anthony Joshua comparisons as Commonwealth Games gold medallist chases 'own legacy' ahead of LA Olympics Damar Thomas followed in the footsteps of Joe Joyce, Frazer Clarke and Delicious Orie at the Commonwealth Games but has since dismissed Anthony Joshua comparisons; the 21-year-old super-heavyweight is targeting success at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:18, UK Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow.
- "Yeah, it's a great feeling [to win gold].
- - Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviews - Boxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming schedule - Get Sky Sports or stream boxing and more with no contract "Hopefully in LA I'll be able to add my name to those great heavyweights that managed to get Olympic gold.
- I'm doing everything at my own pace, which is great.
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Damar Thomas unfazed by Anthony Joshua comparisons as Commonwealth Games gold medallist chases 'own legacy' ahead of LA Olympics Damar Thomas followed in the footsteps of Joe Joyce, Frazer Clarke and Delicious Orie at the Commonwealth Games but has since dismissed Anthony Joshua comparisons; the 21-year-old super-heavyweight is targeting success at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles Wednesday 12 August 2026 18:18, UK Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow. "Yeah, it's a great feeling [to win gold]. - Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviews - Boxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming schedule - Get Sky Sports or stream boxing and more with no contract "Hopefully in LA I'll be able to add my name to those great heavyweights that managed to get Olympic gold. I'm doing everything at my own pace, which is great. I don't rely on that, so it's great." While Thomas' main ambition for now is to remain amateur and win gold in LA, he has his sights set on becoming a professional after the games in 2028. And I'm just taking everything...