Anthony Joshua: Nigeria-born boxer and Father Christmas gift hospital kids

Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua visited and gave gifts to young patients at the Watford General Hospital's Starfish Ward.

It was an early Christmas event for the kids that benefitted from Joshua's Clean Hearts Community initiative.

Additionally, it wasn't Joshua's first time doing humanitarian acts in his hometown.

The continuous project seeks to improve the lives of those who grew up in the Watford area.

Joshua has already launched numerous educational and physical initiatives this year using this concept.

He took to social media to share pictures of his visit to the kids

"Yesterday, we visited Watford General Hospital and spent time on a ward where some kids are battling serious illnesses.

"It was so heartwarming to hear that some of them were actually going home for the festive period!

"We brought Santa Claus with us since I’m sure they don’t know who I am. Seeing their faces light up when we handed out gifts was such a nice feeling."

Joshua has been out of action since he suffered a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley.