Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is a professional boxer currently competing in the Heavyweight division – possessing one o the biggest names in the sport. Joshua is an Olympic and two-time unified World Heavyweight boxing champion.

Born on 15th October 1989 in Watford, Hertfordshire, the Englishman entered boxing in 2007 at the age of 18 which was the beginning of his meteoric rise to stardom, winning the Olympic gold medal at the 2012 games in London.

A year later, Joshua turned professional under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing banner, beating Yoandris Salinas in his maiden outing in the squared circle. After securing the British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles in 2015 at the expense of Gary Cornish, Joshua became a world champion after knocking out Charles Martin and extending his perfect in-ring record.

In his 19th fight, arguably one of the best Heavyweight title fights in recent years took place at Wembley Stadium as Joshua took on Wladimir Klitschko, with both fighters hitting the canvas before Joshua got the win in the 11th round. He became the WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, and IBF Heavyweight champion.

After seven successful title defences, the world of boxing was stunned as Joshua lost the belts to Andy Ruiz Jr in Madison Square Garden in June 2019, but quickly secured redemption in their rematch six months later in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua’s latest win came against veteran Kubrat Pulev at the SSE Arena in December and holds the four world championship belts he won against Klitschko.

Age

31

Height

6’6″

Record

24-1-0; 22 by KO

Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev

Win by KO – The SSE Arena, London, 12th December 2020

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr.

Win via unanimous decision – Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia, 7th December 2019

Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr.

Loss by TKO – Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1st June 2019

Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin

Win by TKO – Wembley Stadium, London, 22nd September 2018

Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker

Win via unanimous decision – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 31st March 2018

Anthony Joshua vs Carlos Takam

Win by TKO – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 28th October 2017

Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko

Win by TKO – Wembley Stadium, London, 29th April 2017

Where can I find Anthony Joshua on social media?

You can find the boxing star on both Instagram and Twitter.