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British-Nigerian professional boxer Anthony Joshua Profile, Age, Record, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Pictures.
Anthony Joshua Background
Anthony Joshua is a name synonymous with boxing and rightly so, as he has had an impressive boxing career. Born in Watford, England, to Nigerian parents, Joshua's background blends British and Nigerian influences. The boxer spent part of his childhood in a Nigerian boarding school at Mayflower School in Ikenne. However, after his parents divorced, Joshua came back to the UK at 12 years old and enrolled in Kings Langley Secondary School during his seventh year.
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Joshua's athleticism was not limited to boxing, as he excelled in track and field, once recording a quick time in the 100-meter sprint. But at 18, he found his calling in boxing and he stuck to it.
He had a successful amateur career, as he picked up a silver medal at the 2011 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2013, he turned professional and his rise was rapid. By 2016, he captured his first world title, the IBF heavyweight championship.
Over the next few years, Joshua became a dominant force, adding the WBA, WBO, and IBO titles to his collection. He even earned iconic victories, like his dramatic knockout of Wladimir Klitschko in front of a massive Wembley Stadium crowd.
Though he has faced setbacks in recent years, losing his titles in 2021, Anthony Joshua remains a major figure in boxing.
Anthony Joshua Profile
Full name: Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua
Birth date: October 15, 1989
Nationality: British, Nigerian
Ethnicity: Yoruba
Place of birth: Watford, England
Age: 34 years old (as of May 2024)
Weight: 112 kg (249 lbs)
Height: 6ft 6in
Marital status: Single
Parents: Yeta Odusanya and Robert Joshua.
Net worth: About $80 million
Instagram: @anthonyjoshua
X: @anthonyjoshua
Facebook: Anthony Joshua
Where is Anthony Joshua from?
Anthony Joshua was born in Watford, England, but he is from Sagamu, Nigeria. His parents are Nigerian, and he even spent part of his youth at a boarding school there. So, while he represents Great Britain in boxing, Nigeria holds a special place in his heritage.
How old is Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Joshua was born on October 15, 1989, to Yoruba Nigerian parents, Yeta and Robert Joshua, making him 34 years old as of May 2024.
His mother is Nigerian, while his father is of Nigerian and Irish ancestry. He has a cousin named Ben Ileyemi, who is also a professional boxer and he made his professional debut together with Joshua in 2013.
Anthony Joshua Career
Anthony Joshua has carved a remarkable career path for himself and has done well both as an amateur and in the heavyweight division
After winning a silver medal at the World Championships in 2011, Joshua won the coveted gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics to properly announce his talent to the world. Turning professional in 2013, Joshua's rise was meteoric as his undefeated streak and ferocious punching power propelled him towards world titles.
In 2016, the boxing world witnessed the arrival of a new champion as Joshua defeated Charles Martin to claim the IBF heavyweight title, igniting the rise of a passionate fanbase.
Victories against Dillian Whyte and Wladimir Klitschko, the latter in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley Stadium, cemented his status as a boxing superstar.
By 2019, Joshua had unified the WBA, WBO, and IBO titles, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. However, his career took a surprising turn with a shocking upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr in the same year. Yet, Joshua displayed resilience, regaining his titles in a rematch later that year.
The following years brought further tests, with two losses to the skilled Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, forcing Joshua to re-evaluate his approach.
Joshua returned to the ring in 2023, scoring a unanimous victory over Jermaine Franklin, a knockout win over Robert Helenius, and a RTD victory against Otto Wallin. His most recent victory was a dominant knockout of Francis Ngannou in the second round.
What is Anthony Joshua's Net Worth in 2024?
Anthony Joshua's net worth in 2024 is likely well over $80 million as per various sources. This puts him among the top earners in boxing and his wealth comes from several sources.
Fight purses are a major contributor, with big paydays for fights in Saudi Arabia inflating his earnings. Additionally, lucrative endorsements from major brands add to his income.
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There are reports that suggest a net worth closer to $180 million and this high figure is likely due to his consistent earnings through endorsements and a particularly large payday from his fight against Francis Ngannou.
Anthony Joshua Record
Anthony Joshua's professional boxing career boasts a record of 28 wins and three losses across 31 fights. Nicknamed "AJ," he's known for his devastating punching power which has helped him with a high knockout rate of 25 wins by KO across his career.
Joshua remained undefeated for his first 22 fights, capturing his first world title, the IBF heavyweight championship, in 2016. He then went on to unify the division by adding the WBA, WBO, and IBO titles to his collection.
However, his first professional loss was a shocking upset to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019. In 2021, he lost his belts again to Oleksandr Usyk, resulting in two more losses.
Anthony Joshua’s social media
Anthony Joshua is present on social media, and has active Instagram, Twitter (X) and Facebook accounts. Joshua has over 17 million followers on Instagram, 3.4 million followers on Twitter (X) and 7.6 million Facebook followers.
His social media activities include posting training pictures, pre-fight promotions and images of himself at events.
Anthony Joshua’s girlfriend
Anthony Joshua's love life has been relatively private. As of May 2024, he maintains that he is single, but there have been rumors linking him to celebrities in the past, like models Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid, which he has denied.
However, Joshua does have a son, Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua, from a previous relationship with Nicole Osbourne. They were together in his teens, and while they are no longer romantically involved, Joshua has spoken highly of her as an amazing woman.
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