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REVEALED: Anthony Joshua's company banks enormous earnings after the British heavyweight goes undefeated in 2023 - as questions circle over who he fights next
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March 29, 2024
Sparta Promotions Limited, Anthony Joshua's company, has profited from a rise in stock in the last year after the British heavyweight enjoyed a fruitful 2023. During the calendar year, the 34-year-old boxer battled three times, defeating Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin to bounce back from defeating Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Joshua, who has a whopping 16.9 million followers on Instagram and is one of the world's most popular celebrities, ranked 28th in the World's top-paid athletes rankings for 2023.
Despite being expected to step back into the Octagon in 2024, Conor McGregor takes ANOTHER U-turn on YouTubers as the ex-UFC champ vows to fight KSI and responds to Tommy Fury's callout
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March 15, 2024
Since having previously stated that he was not involved in fighting the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Conor McGregor has changed his tune once more over a potential fight against KSI. After Anthony Joshua's win over Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena in London in August 2023, the Irishman knocked out the London-born internet star for a bare-knuckle boxing match. Both KSI and McGregor were in attendance as the former UFC champion stormed the crowd, saying: 'I know your man KSI is in the crowd, but he couldn't box eggs if he worked in an egg cartoning factory.'
In a blockbuster showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, who fights who has the most punches? And who has the bigger net worth? TALE OF THE TAPE FOR Friday's epic clash
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March 7, 2024
The anticipation is only rising as the hours count comes down on Anthony Joshua's blockbuster showdown against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, with the two fighters potentially just one win away from competing for the undisputed world heavyweight title. Following his narrow and controversial loss to Tyson Fury by a split decision in October, Ngannou, a former UFC champion, will be his second time he's stepped foot in the boxing ring. Joshua is also recovering from his humiliation over Oleksandr Usyk's double defeat, with the 34-year-old preparing for his match after winning successive bouts over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin.
Anthony Joshua is the man behind Anthony Joshua's resurgent after masterminding Tyson Fury's demise; if he dispatches Francis Ngannou first, he may be AJ's slew of arms to topple the Gypsy King
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February 29, 2024
It was not immediately clear which way Anthony Joshua's career was heading going before his bout with Otto Wallin in December. Joshua had worked with three different trainers in his previous four fights, but he didn't seem to be particularly convincing with any of them in his corner. Rob McCracken, Joshua's long-serving coach, was fired after his first loss to Oleksandr Usyk, and Robert Garcia couldn't change the result in the rematch. Derrick James, an American, was one of Joshua's many rivals, but Joshua defeated fringe rivals Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
Anthony Joshua says he didn't duck a challenge after claiming he promised to face Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in the past, as he braces for a brutal clash against Francis Ngannou
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February 28, 2024
Anthony Joshua has said, "I don't duck a challenge," ahead of his tumultuous test against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, insisting he registered to face both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Following his second successive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022, which saw him lose his four world championship belts to Ukraine, AJ will hope to continue his slow climb back up the ranks against the ex-UFC star on March 8. Since then, Joshua has won three straight over Jermain Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin, the latter two having to be disqualified by accident.
HEARD has been rediscovered: Anthony Joshua's spectacular income for 2023, as the full details of the former heavyweight king's lucrative year are laid out in a row
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January 20, 2024
Anthony Joshua's entire income for 2023 has been revealed. With a decision victory over Jermaine Franklin in April, AJ regained control of the heavyweight ranks after back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. The former united heavyweight king continued on the comeback trail in August with a KO of late-replacement Robert Helenius, before calving off his year by defeating Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia to reassert himself as a top contender.
Anthony Joshua tips the scales at 251 pounds, more than his KO victory over Robert Helenius, ahead of the Day of Reckoning in Saudi Arabia... while Deontay Wilder weighs in
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December 22, 2023
Joshua was able to get a seventh round knockout over Helenius and will face Wallin in the same manner on Saturday night. On Saturday night, Wallin weighed in at 238.6 pounds, hoping to upset the odds against the British heavyweight. On Friday evening, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker joined the scales. The Bronze Bomber weighed in at 213 pounds, while his adversary was 255.3 pounds. Since he took the leap towards professional boxing in 2013, AJ's weight has been a point of discussion. Fans and pundits have occasionally mocked the British heavyweight for being 'too strong,' too heavy, and 'too sluggish.'
Anthony Joshua knows must-win 'Day of Reckoning' fight against Otto Wallin will make-or-break his bid to return to the top of the heavyweight division
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December 21, 2023
Anthony Joshua says, if he fails to defeat Otto Wallin on the 'Day of Reckoning,' in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, he says he has no future. Since winning victories over Jermaine Franklin Jr. and Robert Helenius earlier this year, the two-time world champion is aiming to win his third fight of 2023. Joshua has three career setbacks to date, Andy Ruiz Jr. suffered his first defeat in 2019 before Oleksandr Usyk defeated him on two occasions for the IBF, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles.
When is Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin and how can you watch it?Everything you need to know as the two heavyweight giants clash in Saudi Arabia
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December 18, 2023
When Anthony Joshua takes on fellow heavyweight contender Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia, he will be fighting him in his third fight in a row. 'AJ' comes off the back of a spectacular knockout victory over Robert Helenius.' With the match scheduled for Match 9, 2024, a win would almost certainly set up a match with Deontay Wilder. In his last fight, Wallin defeated Murat Gassiev by a split decision. The 33-year-old, who suffered just against Tyson Fury, would unquestionably cause the Brits to have some issues inside the ring.
Anthony Joshua tells Laura Woods that he is no longer a threat to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion after learning that he will never achieve the feat.'
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December 13, 2023
Anthony Joshua has shared that he regrets that his aspirations of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion may have been postponed, claiming that the achievement is "not in my time frame." In a blockbuster night of boxing that will also feature Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker in another big heavyweight brawl match, the 34-year-old is expected to face Otto Wallin on December 23. The British fighter comes off the back of two straight victories over Jermaine Franklin Jr. and Robert Helenius, as well as a mention that he might face Wilder or even Francis Ngannou in 2024.
After rumors, Francis Ngannou says he and Deontay Wilder over a mixed rules fight are 'TRUE', as the former UFC heavyweight champion says he will face "only the top fighters."
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December 3, 2023
Wilder is considering moving to MMA and fighting in UFC before retiring from professional sports, but a deal with Ngannou is yet to be reached. Ngannou is a former UFC champion and he defeated Tyson Fury all the way in their Riyadh boxing showdown in October, even placing the Englishman on the king's chest. Wilder hasn't been in the ring since defeating Robert Helenius in October 2023, but he will meet Joseph Parker in Riyadh on December 23.
Anthony Joshua may be making a mistake in battling Otto Wallin, according to boxing star Anthony Joshua, who has revealed that the former heavyweight champion is fighting in a 'tough fight' on December 23
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December 2, 2023
On the same card as Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on December 23, the Brit and the accomplished southpaw will lock horns. Following solid victories against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, Joshua's comeback journey will be the most difficult test yet on the fight. Wallin, who has a 26-1 record, is coming off the back of a series of victories over opponents including Murat Gassiev and Dominic Breazeale.
Anthony Joshua will face Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia reveal on December 23, with former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder set to face Otto Wallin
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November 15, 2023
Anthony Joshua will fight in Saudi Arabia on December 23 as Deontay Wilder. In the Middle East, the British contender, who is trying to return to the world championship picture in the heavyweight division, will face Sweden's Otto Wallin. Joshua, who defeated Robert Helenius in his last fight in August, will face Joseph Parker on the undercard.
Anthony Joshua has been portrayed 'unfairly,' according to CHARLOTTE DALY on Mail Sport's latest boxing podcast THE HOOK, as she compares the heavyweight to tennis star Emma Raducanu
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November 7, 2023
Charlotte Daly has written about Anthony Joshua's treatment in recent years in the British media. After winning Gold at the 2012 Olympics and then having two spells as the world's top heavyweight champion. However, Oleksandr Usyk's two losses in 2021 and 2022 saw him lose his titles, but he has since recovered his career with victories against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius this year.
'Why would I leave my mum for some girl? Anthony Joshua addresses his personal life and warns potential girlfriends that if they'll marry my children,' they'll have to marry my parents,' since he says he STILL lives with his mother, who is 34
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November 7, 2023
Anthony Joshua has revealed why he and his mother, Robert, survived at the age of 34, and that any prospective spouse would have a difficult time convincing him to leave. Joshua, who moved back to his mother's two bedroom ex-council flat in 2017, defeated Robert Helenius in August and is looking for his next fight ahead of 2024. The British boxer spoke to Louis Theroux about his close relationship with his family and warned prospective girlfriends that they will have to compete with his mother, Yeta Odusanya.
After ruling out Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua might face unbeaten German fighter Agit Kabayel on December 23, according to Eddie Hearn
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October 23, 2023
Anthony Joshua could face unbeaten German fighter Agit Kabayel on December 23, his promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed - after blocking out a showdown between the British star and Deontay Wilder. Joshua is searching for his next challenge after losing 2-1 to back victories against Oleksandr Usyk, with AJ returning to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius this year. However, despite fans claming for a thrilling match between Joshua and former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder, negotiations for the match are now on hold. It was supposed to be staged in Saudi Arabia before changes in the country's boxing administration put it into question.
After calling Conor McGregor out of a bare-knuckle match, he returns to a KSI fight U-turn as the ex-UFC champ says he is no longer interested in facing him
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October 3, 2023
Following Anthony Joshua's most recent outing against Robert Helenius, Conor McGregor says he is no longer interested in fighting KSI. With a seventh-round victory over the Finnish puncher at the O2 Arena in London, AJ continued his climb to the top of boxing's table in August. As with any Joshua fight night, the stars came out to watch him do his thing. Among them were McGregor and KSI, whose names had not been revealed in the same sentence before that night.
Boxing-enhancing drugs, according to Ben Shalom, is a'significant concern', as the promoter maintains that Conor Benn should not have been allowed to return last weekend and denies involvement in staging a domestic showdown with Chris Eubank Jr
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September 28, 2023
Exclusive interview with BY SAM BROOKES: Ben Shalom, a BOXXER promoter, has expressed worry about the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the sport, and believes more work remains to be done to solve the issue. In recent months, several well-known fighters have published conflictual reports, including heavyweight champions Dillian Whyte and Robert Helenius, as well as plus woman's undisputed super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner. The three boxers have denied intending to use the banned items, but their cases have brought the topic of opioid use in boxing squarely into the spotlight.
Caroline Dubois states she has only had ONE drug test since turning professional last year, as the former Olympian and governing bodies continue to do more to ensure boxing is safe and 'expose' cheats are revealed
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September 20, 2023
BY SAM BROOKES' exclusive interview: Caroline Dubois was stunned by the lack of drug testing in boxing after she revealed that she was only tested once since being a boxer last year. Since a string of positive tests in recent months, performance-enhancing drugs in the sport have been thrust into the spotlight, with Dillian Whyte, Robert Helenius, and undisputed women's super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner all returning results with questionable analytical findings. Conor Benn failed two drug tests in the lead-up to his cancelled match with Chris Eubank Jr last year.
XCLUSIVE: Maisey Rose Courtney says the Jai Octagon undercard fight adds more to her than anything, and she discusses how she can always hear her mother in the crowd
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September 15, 2023
DALY ON BY CHARLOTTE: Maisey Rose Courtney says that fighting on the Jai Otaia versus Jordan Thompson undercard will bring more to her than anything else, and that she will keep her winning streak going forward. On Saturday, Courtney will face Martina Bernile in a huge night of World Championship boxing at the OVO Arena Wembley.
As he says he'd like to see rivals meet in a Misfit boxing match, Anthony Joshua backs Cristiano Ronaldo to defeat Lionel Messi in a FIGHT
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September 8, 2023
Anthony Joshua would love to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off in a Misfits boxing match, and although he said it would be a close match, he has backed the Portuguese actor to be victorious. Since beating Robert Helenius via a seventh-round KO at the 02 Arena in London last month, the British heavyweight boxer, 33, is enjoying some time off. The biggest football fan has expressed his displeasure with two main figures of the team sport going head to head to see them continue their personal rivalry in the championship arena.
Ebanie Bridges opens up on what REALLY happened with Conor McGregor as Australian boxing beauty admits she'd be working at McDonald's if it wasn't for OnlyFans
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August 29, 2023
During Anthony Joshua's bout against Robert Helenius in London, Bridges accompanied him to help promote his Proper 12 Irish whiskey, with the pair wagging at the O2 Arena. Since the pair were pictured together at Katie Taylor's fight in Dublin earlier this year, Australian beauty Bridges, 35, has met with McGregor, the Irishman revealed that he is 'fun, generous, and highly optimistic.'
Anthony Joshua records himself riding a £2,400 e-scooter through London's streets
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August 29, 2023
Despite being out of the rules, Anthony Joshua was seen riding an electric scooter around London's streets. Since being last in action earlier this month when he defeated Robert Helenius via a seventh-round KO at the 02 Arena, the British heavyweight boxer, 33, is now enjoying some well-deserved time off. With his promoter, Eddie Hearn, the two-time world champion is expected to meet Deontay Wilder next in a multi-million dollar brawl in Saudi Arabia before the year's end, the fight is close to being finalized.
Robert Helenius, a heavyweight boxer, insists he is not a cheat, despite an 'adverse psychological find' that two weeks after Anthony Joshua's death
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August 28, 2023
Since returning a 'adverse scientific conclusion' for his bout with Anthony Joshua, heavyweight Robert Helenius (left) has said he would never cheat.' Helenius, a Finnish boxer, met Joshua in London's O2 Arena on August 12 but was knocked out by the Brit in the seventh round (right). Last week, Mail Sport announced that he failed a mandatory drug test on the eve of the war. "I did not use any performance enhancer, now or ever," Helenius said. I've been tested my entire career.'