Anthony Joshua

Professional boxer and two-time champion

Anthony Joshua - Professional boxer and two-time champion
Born

October 15th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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A British professional boxer, achieved significant success in heavyweight boxing. Won the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, marking a pivotal moment in the career. Captured the IBF heavyweight title in 2016, followed by the WBA (Super), IBO, and WBO titles, becoming a unified heavyweight champion. Engaged in high-profile bouts that attracted substantial global attention.

Won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics

Captured the IBF heavyweight title in 2016

Unified heavyweight champion in 2018

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