Summary
Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer. He is a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion. Here, you can learn about Joshua’s net worth, earnings, age, height, wife, and recent news.
About Anthony Joshua
Born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, Joshua began boxing in 2007 when he was 18 years old as a late starter. He won the 2009 and 2010 Haringey Box Cup. The same year he won the senior ABA Championship.
As an amateur, Joshua won a silver medal in the super-heavyweight division while representing England in the 2011 World Champions. The following year, He won gold, representing Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics.
In 2013, Joshua made his pro debut, defeating Emanuele Leo via TKO. He beat Denis Bakjotv for the WBC international heavyweight title the following year. Next year, he won the Commonwealth and British heavyweight titles against Corning and Dillian Whyte. In 2016, Joshua beat Charles Martin for the IBF heavyweight title, Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles, and Joseph Parker for the WBO heavyweight title.
As of October 2021, Joshua is ranked as the world’s third-best active heavyweight by BoxRec, Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and The Ring, fourth by ESPN, and seventh-best active boxer, pound for pound, by BoxRec. For his efforts representing the United Kingdom, he was honored in December 2018 by receiving an OBE to become an Officer of the Order of the British Empire from Charles, Prince of Wales.
Anthony Joshua’s Net Worth and Salary
Joshua’s net worth in 2023 is $80 million. From 25 pro fights, this British fighter has earned around $120 million, including purse payouts, PPV revenue, and endorsement earnings. In 2020, he earned him around $47 million. This ranked 19th on Forbes’s The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes list.
His most earned fight was his revenge match against Andy Ruiz Jr., where he bagged both the win and over $60 million as purse payout. In an interview, Joshua told GQ he has a goal of becoming a top earner in boxing and sports in general.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua |
Nickname | AJ |
Stance | Orthodox |
Born | 15 October 1989 |
Debut | 05 October 2013 |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Age | 32 |
Birthplace | Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
Residence | Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
Religion | N/A |
Nationality | British |
Net Worth | $80 million |
Marital Status | N/A |
Father name | Robert Joshua |
Mother name | Yeta Odusanya |
Salary | $10 million |
Twitter Handle | @anthonyjoshua |
Instagram Handle | @anthonyjoshua |
Joshua’s Wife
AJ recently revealed that he is currently single. In a recent interview, he talked about his difficulties with work-life balance to maintain a relationship and how having a girlfriend would change his current routine, which won’t be easy for him.
In March, Anthony Joshua was seen with a ring on his ring finger. Fans immediately assumed it was a wedding ring. The ring was later revealed to be a high-tech device that tracked his physical and heart conditions. He was also previously accused of having an affair with Amir Khan’s wife, Faryal Makhdoom. However, this was later revealed to be a misunderstanding.
His Age
Joshua was born on 15 October 1989. Currently, he is 32 years old.
His Height and Weight
The British boxing champion has a height of 6 ft 6 in (198 cm). He is a heavyweight division fighter.
His Nickname
Anthony Joshua goes by the nickname AJ, which is the initial of his name. But recently, AJ expressed his disappointment over not choosing the nickname “The Notorious” before UFC fighter Conor McGregor while revealing he is a huge fan of the famous UFC fighter.
Joshua’s Endorsements
Joshua is considered a marketing juggernaut with more than a dozen sponsors. The list includes big brands like Under Armour, Jaguar Land Rover, Beats, Sky Sports, and Hugo Boss. He earns around $11 million yearly from these endorsement deals.
Anthony Joshua’s stats
Professional Boxing Record
Category | Wins | Losses |
Knockout | 22 | 1 |
Decision | 2 | 1 |
Title Fights
Result | Oponent | Type | Date | Title |
Loss | Oleksandr Usyk | UD | 25-Sep-21 | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Kubrat Pulev | KO | 12-Dec-20 | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Andy Ruiz Jr. | UD | 7-Dec-19 | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight |
Loss | Andy Ruiz Jr. | TKO | 1-Jun-19 | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Alexander Povetkin | TKO | 22-Sep-18 | WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Joseph Parker | UD | 31-Mar-18 | WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight; WBO heavyweight |
Win | Carlos Takam | TKO | 28-Oct-17 | WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Wladimir Klitschko | TKO | 29-Apr-17 | IBF heavyweight title; vacant WBA (Super) and IBO heavyweight |
Win | Éric Molina | TKO | 10-Dec-16 | IBF heavyweight |
Win | Dominic Breazeale | TKO | 25-Jun-16 | IBF heavyweight |
Win | Charles Martin | KO | 9-Apr-16 | IBF heavyweight |
Win | Dillian Whyte | TKO | 12-Dec-15 | WBC International and Commonwealth heavyweight; vacant British heavyweight |
Win | Gary Cornish | TKO | 12-Sep-15 | WBC International heavyweight; vacant Commonwealth heavyweight |
Win | Kevin Johnson | TKO | 30-May-15 | WBC International heavyweight |
Win | Denis Bakhtov | TKO | 11-Oct-14 | vacant WBC International heavyweight |
Anthony Joshua’s Top 10 KO’s
FAQ about Anthony Joshua
What is Anthony Joshua’s Net Worth in 2023?
Anthony Joshua’s net worth is $80 million in 2023.
Is He Married?
No. He is currently single.
How Tall is Joshua?
Anthony Joshua is 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall.
How Old is Joshua?
The boxing star is 32 years old.
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