Anthony Joshua, Member of the Order of the British Empire, is a highly acclaimed British professional boxer who has accomplished an unprecedented level of success throughout his distinguished career. As a unified world heavyweight champion, he has proudly held the International Boxing Federation title since 2016 and further augmented his impressive resume by adding the World Boxing Association (Super) and International Boxing Organization titles to his impressive collection in April 2017.
Joshua's amateur boxing career was marked by a series of impressive achievements, including his representation of England at the 2011 World Championships, where he claimed a silver medal in the super-heavyweight division.
This notable accomplishment was followed by his selection to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, where he went on to win the highly coveted gold medal, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
The Ring magazine, a prominent authority in the world of boxing, recognized Joshua's immense potential by naming him their Prospect of the Year in 2014, just a year after he made the transition from amateur to professional boxer.
Joshua's remarkable professional trajectory has elevated him to a prestigious position among British boxers, where he stands as the second individual, following in the footsteps of James DeGale, to have successfully secured both a gold medal at the Olympic Games and a world title sanctioned by a major governing body. Notably, Joshua is the first British heavyweight boxer to achieve this remarkable double feat.
Moreover, Joshua's accomplishments have also earned him a unique distinction among boxers, as he is the second fighter in history, preceded only by the legendary Joe Frazier, to have claimed a world heavyweight title while concurrently holding the top weight Olympic championship title.
