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Anthony Joshua is about to enter the ring against Daniel Dubois on September 21st at the widely popular Wembley Stadium in London. The duo will fight for the IBF heavyweight title, but fans have shown interest in getting to know Joshua’s personal life, especially his relationship status.

With the fight night approaching quickly, there is no doubt that fans have also been curious to know if there is a secret woman in the heavyweight’s life. So, don’t worry because here’s everything you need to know. 

Is Anthony Joshua in a relationship?

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Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxing champion, has been at the center of numerous relationship rumors, particularly involving high-profile models like Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid. Despite the media speculation, Joshua has repeatedly clarified his relationship status. During a candid interview with Louis Theroux, he directly addressed the rumors, stating, “I haven’t been with any of those girls,” firmly denying any romantic involvement with Delevingne or Hadid.

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Joshua further explained that he is not currently in a relationship, adding that his focus remains on his family and career. Known for his grounded nature, Joshua emphasized that his values center around family, humorously mentioning that when he settles down, his partner would also be marrying into his close-knit family. While the public may be fascinated by his love life, Joshua remains private, and as of now, there’s no indication he’s in a relationship.

Does Anthony Joshua have kids?

Anthony Joshua has one son, Joseph ‘JJ’ Joshua, born in 2015 with his former girlfriend. Despite his high-profile career, Joshua is fiercely protective of his private life, including his relationship with his son. He has expressed a desire for ‘JJ’ to forge his own path, rather than following in his father’s boxing footsteps. Joshua emphasizes the importance of ‘JJ’ being his own individual, even though he could provide his son with valuable guidance if he chose to pursue boxing.

 

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Anthony remains closely involved in ‘JJ’s life, cherishing their bond. He has shared touching moments about fatherhood, expressing that his perfect Father’s Day would involve watching his son play while spending quality time together. Although Joshua is currently not in a relationship, he has expressed an interest in having more children in the future, valuing family deeply.

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Anthony Joshua’s past relationships

Anthony Joshua has kept his personal life largely private, but his most well-known relationship was with Nicole Osbourne, a dance teacher and yoga instructor. The pair met while in school in Watford and had a son together, Joseph ‘JJ’ Joshua, in 2015. Although Joshua and Nicole are no longer together, they were living in North London at the time of ‘JJ’s birth and have remained focused on co-parenting their son.

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Joshua has chosen to keep his romantic relationships out of the spotlight, and not much is known about his dating life since his split from Nicole. In interviews, he has expressed that any future girlfriends would have to “compete” with his mother, Yuti, with whom he still lives and is very close.

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It appears despite all the public perception, Anthony Joshua is single, and even if he is in a relationship, Joshua has decided to keep it under wraps. Do you think he might be in a secret relationship?