Bio
Joshua was born in Watford, Englandto Nigerian-born parents. His cousin is fellow unbeaten professional boxer Ben lleyemi.
Joshua started boxing in 2007 at age 18, and made his professional debut with his cousin in 2013. Before turning pro, he competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, representing the UK, where he won the gold medal in the super-heavyweight division.
After turning pro, he racked up 8 wins with finishes in the first or second round, and won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title in a match against Denis Bakhtov in 2014. Six fights later, he added the Commonwealth heavyweight title around his waist.
At 16-0, he had the chance to fight the newly crowned IBF heavyweight champion, Charles Martin, who he knocked out in the second round to become the new reigning champ.
News
Joshua-Pulev Officially Postponed
Hearn Interested In Immediate Joshua-Fury Bout
MENA Region: Top Five Boxing Bouts To Watch On FIGHT SPORTS MAX
WBO Postpones All Sanctioned Fights Through June
Helenius On Joshua: ‘I Think I Would Beat Him’
Tyson All For MMA Vs. Boxing Bouts
Joshua On Pulev Fight: ‘Nothing Will Stop Me’
Report: Usyk-Chisora Set For May In London
Joshua-Pulev Reportedly Finalized For June
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