Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua met with a car accident in Nigeria on Monday. He got serious injuries while two other passengers tragically killed on the spot.
According to local media reports citing Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Ogun State Government, Joshua was immediately transferred to a hospital following the crash.
Joshua was recently in the spotlight for his victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 19 in Miami. He regained his sharpness in the ring ahead of plans to reclaim the world heavyweight title, which he lost in 2021 to Oleksandr Usyk. The boxer is also in discussions for a potential fight against fellow Briton Tyson Fury in 2026.
Who is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua?
Anthony Joshua was born on 15 October 1989 in Watford, Hertfordshire. Anthony Joshua comes from British Nigerian parents. He spent his childhood in Nigeria and later returned to the UK, where he sharpened his skills in sports during his school years, particularly athletics and football.
Anthony Joshua Early Life
Joshua is known for his discipline and dedication. He often reminds his late start in boxing as motivation. He has close family bond with his cousin Ben Ileyemi also being a professional boxer. His cousin, Ben Ileyemi, is also a professional boxer, and both had started professionally in 2013.
Anthony Joshua Parents
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has British Nigerian parents, Yeta and Robert Joshua, with roots in the Yoruba community.
Anthony Joshua Education
Joshua spent his childhood in Nigeria at Mayflower School in Ikenne. After his parents’ divorced at age 12, he returned to the UK. He attended Kings Langley Secondary School. Joshua was good in football and athletics, setting his school’s Year Nine 100m record at 11.6 seconds.
Anthony Joshua Wife
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua keeps his personal life private. He is currently unmarried and has a son, Joseph “JJ” Joshua, who was born in October 2015. JJ’s mother is dance teacher Nicole Osbourne.
Joshua and Osbourne had an on-and-off relationship, and for a period, the three of them lived together in Finchley, North London. Joshua publicly announced his son’s birth in April 2016, following his victory over Charles Martin at London’s O2 Arena.
Anthony Joshua height
Anthony Joshua’s height is 6’6″ (1.98m)
Anthony Joshua Full Name
Anthony Joshua Full Name is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua.
Anthony Joshua Age
Anthony Joshua is 36 years old as he was born on 15 October 1989.
Anthony Joshua Net Worth
Anthony Joshua’s estimated net worth is between $150 million and $195 million (approximately ₹1,380 crore to ₹1,794 crore) which makes him one of the wealthiest boxers of his generation.
Anthony Joshua Source Of Income
The large portion of Joshua’s wealth comes from boxing purses. After winning Olympic gold in 2012, he has earned hundreds of millions of dollars from world title fights, stadium events, and high-profile bouts watched by audiences worldwide. He continues to secure high-value fight deals, keeping him among the top earners in the sport.
Additionally, endorsements have significantly boosted his earnings. Joshua has collaborated with several global brands across sportswear, lifestyle, and fitness, adding millions to his net worth.
Anthony Joshua Boxing Career and Olympic Glory
Joshua began boxing in 2007 at age 18, quickly rising through the amateur ranks. He won silver at the 2011 World Championships and gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the super-heavyweight division, establishing himself as one of Britain’s top amateur boxers. He finished his amateur career with a record of 40–3 and was named Amateur Boxer of the Year in 2011.
Anthony Joshua Professional Career
Joshua turned professional in July 2013 under Matchroom Sport, making his debut with a first-round TKO win over Emanuele Leo. He quickly earned fame as a knockout artist, winning his first ten fights by stoppage, including victories over Paul Butlin, Hrvoje Kišiček, and Matt Skelton.
Anthony Joshua Rising Through the Ranks
Joshua won the WBC International heavyweight title against Dennis Bakhtov and continued his streak of knockouts, defeating Michael Sprott, Jason Gavern, and Raphael Zumbano Love in 2014.
By 2015, he defeated Kevin Johnson, handing him the first stoppage loss of his career and further cementing Joshua as a rising heavyweight star.
Anthony Joshua Achievements and Records
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Two-time unified heavyweight world champion (2017–2019, 2019–2021)
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British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles (2015–2016)
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Olympic gold medalist, London 2012
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Named Prospect of the Year by The Ring in 2014
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Fight of the Year for victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017
Anthony Joshua Honours and Recognition
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Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) – 2013
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) – 2018
