Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer best known for his achievements in the heavyweight division and for winning a gold medal for Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics. He gained global recognition for holding multiple heavyweight titles and is considered one of the most influential figures in boxing.
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, to Nigerian parents, Robert and Yeta Joshua. He has a cousin, Ben Ileyemi, who is also a professional boxer. The two made their professional debuts on the same night in 2013.
As a child, Joshua spent part of his early years in Nigeria attending a boarding school. Following his parents’ separation, he returned to the United Kingdom and completed his education at Kings Langley Secondary School. Among family and close friends, he is affectionately referred to as "Femi," a nickname derived from his middle name, Oluwafemi.
Anthony Joshua turned professional in 2013 after a successful amateur boxing career. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2011 AIBA World Championships and secured a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division at the 2012 London Olympics, representing Great Britain.
Joshua quickly rose through the professional ranks, becoming a unified world heavyweight champion. Throughout his career, he has held the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Known for his strong technical skills and tremendous punching power, he has won the majority of his bouts by knockout—making him one of the most feared punchers in heavyweight boxing history.
He has faced top-tier opponents including Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Andy Ruiz Jr., and Oleksandr Usyk. While Joshua was not undefeated for long—losing to Ruiz in 2019 and Usyk in 2021—he remains a central figure in the division. He is often discussed alongside fellow heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, with boxing fans and analysts anticipating potential matchups among the trio to determine the era’s top fighter.
Anthony Joshua has largely kept his personal life private, often stating that his primary focus is on his boxing career. He has expressed in interviews that being in a committed relationship could be a distraction from his professional goals. Nonetheless, media outlets have occasionally linked him to celebrities, including model Bella Hadid, though none of these reports have been substantiated.
Joshua has one son, Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua, with his former partner Nicole Osborne, a dance instructor and yoga teacher. The two have known each other since their school years and have been in an on-and-off relationship. Joshua reportedly purchased a home in Finchley, North London, valued at approximately £500,000, to support Osborne and their child.
Anthony Joshua has a significant social media presence, particularly on Instagram, where he has approximately 9.7 million followers. His account features training clips, promotional content, personal moments, and updates from his boxing career.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Anthony Joshua’s net worth is estimated at approximately $60 million. His earnings stem from boxing purses, sponsorship deals, and endorsements with global brands such as Under Armour, Beats by Dre, and Hugo Boss.
| Birth Date: | 15 Oct, 1989 |
| Age: | 30 yrs |
| Occupations: | Boxer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Watford |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English boxer |
| Net Worth 2020: | 100 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 80 million |
