Stepping into the world of combat sports takes a lot of commitment for it is a very demanding career. The average boxer spends hours in the gym to hone their craft, but boxing is all a champion thinks about. In an interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPoruXfM400] with JD Sport, Anthony Joshua talks about building the perfect boxer. Anthony Joshua [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anthony-joshua/] takes part in a competition where one has to choose the attributes of their favorite boxers to build the greatest boxer of all time. Everything from footwork, fighting IQ, left arm, right arm, physique and more. Sugar Ray Leonard [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/TELEMMGLPICT000199436720_transPnt_ohcsVbfWGo9Niq34Nq622EFWy8GcKC8MgmWE_PI.jpeg] AJ kicks off with the fighting IQ of his all-star boxer. Split between Sugar Ray Leonard and the veteran Floyd Robertson. However, the Brit finally decides on taking up Sugar as he is closer to AJ’s era. The ability to take a punch and kept going forward comes up following IQ. One of the most important factors that differentiate a great boxer from a good one. Therefore, AJ models his star boxer’s “heart and chin” behind Evander Holyfield. Next comes the ability to throw a punch and Joshua looks to American boxer, Larry Holmes. However, Joshua puts up his own right hand to indicate choosing himself in a very sly and yet humble manner. In addition, Joshua leans on Muhammed Ali for his footwork and Mike Tyson for his head movement. FANS IN CONFLICT WITH ANTHONY JOSHUA The fans have a different all-star in mind with 72% of the participants banking on Tyson Fury for his footwork. 28% on Vasiliy Lomachenko. Manny Pacquiao [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/EAGTKhBUYAA0WDZ.jpg] Manny Pacquiao comes in with 55% of the fans trusting him for his fighting IQ and 45% rely on Canelo Alvarez. However, the absence of Floyd Mayweather in this category leaves Joshua a little confused. As he does possess the greatest boxing IQ of all time. AJ backs Mayweather to come out on top when facing Pacquiao and Canelo. Anthony Joshua himself comes in rather strong with 90% of the fans backing him in terms of physicality and physique. The remaining 10% back Terence Crawford. Who did AJ and the fans miss? And who do you think would come out on top in a fight between Joshua and the fans’ star boxers? 

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ANTHONY JOSHUA Anthony Joshua: Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Record, Endorsements, and More Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua or &#8216;AJ&#8217; as fans fondly call him has seen a meteoric to stardom in the heavyweight division. TheÂ two-timeÂ unified heavyweight champion has seen a lot of success ever since his professional debut in July 2013. Other than the traditional juggernauts of the heavyweight division like Mohammed Ali andÂ Mike Tyson, only a handful have had more success and have dominated the international boxing scene like the Englishman. He has successfully amassed a series ofÂ accoladesÂ over the course of his career. &#8216;AJ&#8217; won the IBF title in 2016, the WBA (Super) title in 2017, the WBO in March 2018, the IBO title in 2017, and the British and Commonwealth title at the regional level from 2014 to 2016. Athletics has always been AJ&#8217;s strength, from soccer to track and field. He has always been a prodigy. Joshua attempted to try his hand at boxing at the age of 18 after taking his cousin&#8217;s advice. Who is Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua holds the prestigious title of being a former unified world heavyweight champion. His journey in the boxing world began in his late teens, transitioning from a footballer and athlete to a formidable boxer. Joshuaâ€™s transformation from a troubled teenager to a heavyweight professional is a testament to his determination and resilience. His physical prowess and skill led him to an undefeated streak during his amateur career, culminating in a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Joshuaâ€™s meteoric rise from the amateur ranks to world championships has solidified his reputation as a powerful puncher and a formidable opponent. Out of the six heavyweight belts globally, Joshua has previously conquered four holding them all at the same time, underscoring his dominance in the sport. His achievements and persona led him to be a contender for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, further cementing his place in the annals of boxing history. Anthony Joshua&#8217;s Early Life Anthony Joshua was born â€˜Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshuaâ€™ on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK. However, he spent a part of his childhood in his parentâ€™s home country, Nigeria. His mother, Yeta Odusanya, is Nigerian, and his father, Robert Joshua, is part Nigerian and part Irish. He went to school in a Nigerian town called Ikene. He was 12 years old when his parents split, and his mother decided to move back. AJ returned to Watford to attend Kings Langley Secondary School. He was nicknamed &#8216;Femi&#8217; by his friends and teachers because of his middle name &#8216;Oluwafemi&#8217;. Upon joining Kings Langley Secondary School, Anthony Joshua inclined towards sports and doubled down in that domain. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND &#8211; MARCH 21: Anthony Joshua trains during a media workout at the English Institute of Sport on March 21, 2018 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) The former champion excelled at football and athletics while growing up and showed great promise as a sprinter when he broke the 100m record where he completed the run in 11.6 seconds. Joshua grew up in Meriden Estate in Garston, Hertfordshire. The area was infamous for its crimes and drug problems. Growing up in this region, he found himself caught up in fights and all sorts of troubles as a teenager. Before being absorbed by boxing, he worked as a bricklayer. His cousin, Ben Lleyemi, took him to the Finchley Amateur Boxing Club in Barnet. This proved to be a turning point as he soon began training as a boxer here. Anthony Joshuaâ€™s Girlfriend and Children As of early 2024, Joshua doesn&#8217;t appear to be in a romantic relationship. Fans have continued to be curious about the star&#8217;s dating life throughout his career, despite the boxer keeping his private life out of the spotlight. In 2022 AJ&#8217;s supporters were sent into a frenzy when he made an appearance at a UFC show in London wearing what looked like a wedding ring. It was later revealed, however, that the piece of jewelry was actually a Â£300 Oura Ring &#8211; a hi-tech fitness tracker. AJ has been linked to a number of famous women since embarking on his sporting career, including supermodels Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid. In October 2023 the boxer dismissed rumors of any A-list flings that have hit the headlines, saying: &#8220;I havenâ€™t actually been with any of those girls, by the way.&#8221; AJ then admitted that he was dating, but nobody famous. He said: &#8220;Iâ€™ve had girlfriends, but you could be in the local supermarket or in the local petrol station when we meet.&#8221;Â  Joshua himself once said he doesn&#8217;t have a lot of time for girlfriends, and couldn&#8217;t see himself settling down until his boxing career is over. He once said, &#8220;If people can ride with me for the next 10 to 12 years I would really appreciate it, but if they can&#8217;t foresee the future I&#8217;d rather they jump off the boat because I can&#8217;t stop for no one right now.&#8221; One former girlfriend who does play a significant part in AJ&#8217;s life is Nicole Osbourne, the mother of his son, named Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua, affectionately nicknamed â€œJJâ€. JJ was born in October 2015 to Joshua and his ex-girlfriend, Nicole Osbourne. At present, Joseph is 7 years old. Joshua and Osbourne share custody of Joseph and maintain an amicable relationship. They are often seen together at public events. It was reported at the time that Joshua had bought a Â£500,000 flat in Finchley, North London for his son and ex-girlfriend. Although Anthony and Nicole are not in a relationship, the star has showered the mother of his son with praise. Speaking to Louis Theroux in the documentary maker&#8217;s BBC Two series, Anthony said: â€œShe&#8217;s an amazing woman, you know. We got together in 2005, we were about 15 or 16 years old. I have so much respect for her.&#8221; Anthony Joshuaâ€™s Net Worth 2024 34-year-old, AJ comes with a grand career record of 27-3. Ever since his debut in 2013, heâ€™s been under a promotional contract with Eddie Hearnâ€™s Matchroom Boxing. Their alliance has led to the fighter booking some of the most lucrative matchups of this era. For instance, his two-loss fights against Ukrainian fighter, Usyk in the years 2021-22, got him a combined total of about $100 million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ots2-8Dxfl8&amp;ab_channel=DAZNBoxing His first Andy Ruiz fight from 2019, which he lost, earned him about $25 million. However, in the same year, for their rematch, which he won, he hit the jackpot by taking home close to $60 million. Last year, from the three fights he undertook, his Riyadh clash against Otto Wallin came to him with a victory and an additional $10 million. The Londoner, who has a massive following throughout his social media accounts is also said to be earning tens of thousands of dollars per month via endorsements. He has signed with brands like Lucozade, Under Armour, Hugo Boss, Land Rover, and Jaguar. As per records, his net worth as of December last year stands at a whopping $100 million. READ:?Â Anthony Joshua: All Video Game Appearances Anthony Joshua: Career Timeline Boxing under the promotional banner of Matchroom Boxing, Joshua burst onto the professional scene in 2013. He took on Emanuele Leo and beat him in the first round at the O2 Arena in London. Ring MagazineÂ named Joshua The Prospect of the Year, just a year after his emergence in the professional boxing circuit. JoshuaÂ bagged a silver in the World Championship back in 2011, which got the ball rolling for the Londoner. However,Â heÂ became a star when heÂ wonÂ the Gold Medal at the 2012 London Olympics against former World Champion, Roberto Cammarelle. Joshua conceded the onlyÂ defeatÂ of his career at the hands ofÂ Andy Ruiz Jr.Â The loss actively stripped him of all his titles. However, AJ overcame Ruiz in a rematch in 2019 andÂ reclaimedÂ his lost treasures, simultaneously becoming the two-time heavyweight champion of the world. DIRIYAH, SAUDI ARABIA &#8211; DECEMBER 07: Anthony Joshua punches Andy Ruiz Jr during the IBF, WBA, WBO &amp; IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Matchroom Boxing &#8216;Clash on the Dunes&#8217; show at the Diriyah Season on December 07, 2019 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) He extended his record toÂ 24-1-0 heading into 2021, after beating Kubrat Pulev. After Pulev, Joshua set himself up for one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when he went against Oleksandr Usyk on September 25, 2021. Joshua faced the highly skilled Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Usyk presented a formidable challenge with his technical proficiency and slick movement. Despite Joshua&#8217;s efforts, Usyk outboxed him throughout the fight, resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Usyk. This defeat marked a setback for Joshua losing him the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight belts, and also added an intriguing chapter to his career. Determined to regain his title again, he activated the rematch clause and went up against Usyk a second time on August 20, 2022. In their highly anticipated rematch, Usyk once again emerged victorious, securing a split-decision win over Joshua. The fight added another chapter to their rivalry and raised questions about Joshua&#8217;s future in the heavyweight division. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yQ1jippKqU&amp;ab_channel=DAZNBoxing After those defeats, he returned to the winning ways, defeating Jermaine Franklin Jr. and Robert Helenius, the latter by KO. In December, he went up against Swedish Heavyweight Otto Wallin on the Day of Reckoning card in Saudi Arabia. Anthony Joshua put on a career reinvigorating performance against Wallin by smashing him with powerful jabs that forced his corner to throw in the towel in round 5 ending the fight via a TKO. Now after a successful comeback to form in 2023, he now prepares for the Predator, Francis Ngannou in hopes of eventually getting a shot at winning back his titles. Anthony Joshuaâ€™s Contract Joshua made his pro debut in 2013 under the Matchroom banner. A 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Joshua won the IBF heavyweight title in 2016, the WBA and IBO titles in 2017, and the WBO title in 2018. During this time he beat a who&#8217;s who of fighters, including Dillian Whyte, Charles Martin, Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, and Alexander Povetkin. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; MAY 30: Anthony Joshua of England poses with Promoter Eddie Hearn following his WBC International Heavyweight bout against Kevin Johnson of The USA at The O2 Arena on May 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) Apart from his deal with Matchroom Boxing which is his official promotion, AJ also has an ongoing long-term deal with DAZN. Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua signed an exclusive partnership with DAZN, leaving Sky Sports in the process before his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The deal included at least two fights a year until his retirement. The deal also saw Joshua becoming a shareholder, special advisor, and brand ambassador for DAZN. He also joined DAZN&#8217;s strategic advisory board for its global expansion of boxing content. READ:Â Top-5 Anthony Joshua Knockouts Anthony Joshua: Partnerships and Endorsements Meanwhile, AJ has many mega-money sponsorship deals that top up his income. Deals with Lucozade, Under Armour, Hugo Boss, Land Rover, and Jaguar are all worth millions to Joshua and saw him earn a total of Â£8.9m in 2021. He also left Sky Sports and signed an exclusive contract with DAZN that will see him rake in another Â£100m in exchange for two fights every 12 months until he retires. Speaking after signing the DAZN deal, he said: &#8220;I&#8217;ve been working with DAZN and following its progress for a long time. We have enjoyed a really successful partnership in the US for many years and I know the team and understand the passion and drive of the business.&#8221; READ:Â All That We Know About Anthony Joshua?s Ex-Girlfriend Nicole Osborne Anthony Joshuaâ€™s Career Stats and Records Record:Â 27-3, 24 KOs DOB:Â Oct. 15, 1989 Age:Â 34 Stance:Â Orthodox Reach:Â 82 inches Height:Â 6-foot-6 Joshua&#8217;s Fights And Results  DATE OPPONENT RESULT   12/23/2023 Otto Wallin W, TKO5  08/12/2023 Robert Helenius W, KO7  04/01/2023 Jermaine Franklin Jr. W, UD  08/20/2022 Oleksandr Usyk L, SD  09/25/2021 Oleksandr Usyk L, UD &#8211; Lost WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  12/12/2020 Kubrat Pulev W, KO9 &#8211; Retained WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  12/07/2019 Andy Ruiz Jr. W, UD &#8211; Won WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  06/01/2019 Andy Ruiz Jr. L, TKO7 &#8211; Lost WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  09/22/2018 Alexander Povetkin W, TKO7 &#8211; Retained WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  03/31/2018 Joseph Parker W, UD &#8211; Unified WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight titles  10/28/2017 Carlos Takam W, TKO10 &#8211; Retained WBA/IBF heavyweight titles  04/29/2017 Wladimir Klitschko W, TKO11 &#8211; Unified WBA/IBF heavyweight titles  12/10/2016 Eric Molina W, TKO3 &#8211; Retained IBF heavyweight title  06/25/2016 Dominic Breazeale W, TKO7 &#8211; Retained IBF heavyweight title  04/09/2016 Charles Martin W, UD &#8211; Won IBF heavyweight title  12/12/2015 Dillian Whyte W, TKO7  09/12/2015 Gary Cornish W, TKO1  05/30/2015 Kevin Johnson W, TKO2  05/09/2015 Raphael Zumbano W, TKO2  04/04/2015 Jason Gavern W, KO3  11/22/2014 Michael Sprott W, TKO1  10/11/2014 Denis Bakhtov W, TKO2  09/13/2014 Konstantin Airich W, TKO3  07/12/2014 Matt Skelton W, TKO2  05/31/2014 Matt Legg W, KO1  03/01/2014 Hector Alfredo Avila W, KO1  02/01/2014 Dorian Darch W, TKO2  11/14/2013 Hrvoje Kisicek W, TKO2  10/26/2013 Paul Butlin W, TKO2  10/05/2013 Emanuele Leo W, TKO1   Anthony Joshua: Foundations and Charity The British giant is well known for sharing the substantial wealth that he has amassed with the downtrodden and less fortunate. For instance, AJÂ raisedÂ a significant amount for a charity called Key4Life. An auction on eBay is how they collected this amount that was later donated in its entirety. They awarded the winner of the auction ring-side seats to a fight. The fighter? None other than Anthony Joshua. Apart from being a charitable person he also runs a charity of his own called Clean Herts Community. Founded by two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua OBE, Clean Herts Community is a community interest company based in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. It is a testament to Joshuaâ€™s commitment to giving back to his hometown and uplifting the community. The organization provides aid and opportunities to various demographics in Hertfordshire through short, medium, and long-term events and projects. From celebrating Christmas and Easter to organizing Paintballing Day for children, Clean Herts Community aspires to be a source of help and hope, embodying the spirit of community service and empowerment. Anthony Joshuaâ€™s House AJ has many houses around the world. In 2013, he bought his mom a house after winning the Olympics, where he still continues to live from time to time. He also in 2020 gifted his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his son a $500,000 house. Last year, he also splurged Â£25million on a huge property on one of Londonâ€™s most expensive streets, Bond Street, after beating Jermaine Franklin. Anthony Joshuaâ€™s Titles Anthony Joshua is a former two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion. Anthony Joshuaâ€™s car collection Anthony Joshua has amassed an impressive car collection that reflects his success and distinctive taste. From luxury SUVs to high-performance sedans, Joshua&#8217;s garage boasts an array of coveted vehicles. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the cars that Anthony Joshua owns: Jaguar XJR Range Rover Dynamic Audi A3 S-Line Vauxhall Astra Range Rover SVAutobiography How to Contact Anthony Joshua? Twitter,Â Facebook,Â Instagram  Age 34  Height 6&#8217;6&#8243;  Reach 82&#8243;  Total Fights 30  Wins 27  Wins By KO 24  Losses 3  Draws 0  Net Worth $100 million  Marital Status Unmarried  Spouse N/A  Nationality British  Endorsements Lucozade, Under Armour, Jaguar, StubHub, Sky Sports, AJ Elite Series, Lynx, BXR Gym, DAZN, Audemars Piguet, Electronic Arts, Hugo Boss  Achievements WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO champion, Gold Medal at the 2012 London Olympics, Gold medal at the English National Championship and Great Britain National Championship, Silver in the World Championship    Children 1 Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua (JJâ€)  Birth Place Watford, Hertfordshire, UK  Parents Yeta Odusanya and Robert Joshua  Ethnicity Nigerian

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