Anthony Joshua: 'Turning professional is the right decision'

Anthony Joshua has said that he has made the correct decision in turning professional.

The 23-year-old, who won a gold medal during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, has signed a three-year deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom organisation.

"I just want to get the ball rolling," he told The Telegraph. "I realised the improvements I was making so after the Games I thought I could go on to Rio and capture a second gold medal - I looked at that option and I looked at the professional option.

"I'm glad that I fulfilled my dreams at the Games, after that I met with Eddie and talked to a lot of people. I listened and listened and I'm here now after about 10 months and I feel in my heart and in my mind that this is what I want to do."

Joshua will make his professional debut in a six-round fight at the O2 Arena on October 5.