Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer, born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He is widely regarded as one of the top heavyweight boxers of his era. Joshua began his professional career in 2013, following a successful amateur career that included a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Joshua is known for his powerful punches, strategic boxing style, and resilience in the ring. He has won numerous individual titles and holds multiple records, including being a two-time unified heavyweight champion.

Off the ring, Joshua is recognized for his philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Amateur Career

• Youth and Early Career: Joshua began boxing at the age of 18. He won numerous amateur titles, including the ABA Championships in 2010 and 2011. He also won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the super heavyweight division.

Professional Career

• Early Success: Joshua turned professional in 2013. He won the British heavyweight title in his 15th professional fight and the IBF heavyweight championship in his 16th fight, becoming one of the fastest boxers to achieve this feat.
• Unified Heavyweight Champion: In 2017, Joshua won the WBA (Super) and IBO heavyweight titles by defeating Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium. He later added the WBO title to his collection in 2018 after defeating Joseph Parker.
• Loss and Redemption: Joshua suffered his first professional loss in 2019 to Andy Ruiz Jr., losing his heavyweight titles in the process. However, he won the rematch later that year to regain his titles.

International Amateur Career

• Success at the Olympic Games: Joshua represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London where he won a gold medal in the super heavyweight division.

• Style: Joshua is known for his powerful punches, tactical boxing style, and resilience in the ring.
• Skills: Joshua possesses devastating punching power, particularly in his right cross, and has the ability to systematically break down his opponents with his strategic approach.
• Division: Joshua competes in the heavyweight division, which is traditionally seen as the 'glamour division' in boxing.

• Family: Joshua has a son with his ex-partner, Nicole Osbourne.
• Philanthropy: Joshua is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to various causes, including sports development in the UK and Nigeria.

• Anthony Joshua is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, determination, and resilience in the boxing ring. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the ring, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Unified Heavyweight Championships:

• Two-time unified heavyweight champion

Olympic Gold Medal:

• Gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2012 London Olympics

Professional Record:

• Joshua has a highly impressive professional record, with the majority of his wins coming by way of knockout.

Books

• Joshua, A. (2017) Anthony Joshua: My Story. London: Century.

Websites

• BoxRec: Detailed information about Anthony Joshua’s professional career and record. Available at: https://www.boxrec.com
• ESPN: Updates and records of Joshua in professional boxing. Available at: https://www.espn.com/boxing

Articles

• BBC Sport: Anthony Joshua: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/49505244
• The Guardian: Anthony Joshua’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/anthony-joshua

Interviews and Documentaries

• Anthony Joshua: The Road to Klitschko (2017): Directed by Greg Hardes and Jacob Proud. This documentary provides a detailed look at Joshua’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Anthony Joshua, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com