The British professional boxer and former two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua, is all braced up for a return inside the squared circle. Joshua, who once ruled his weight class as the WBA (super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, suffered consecutive losses in 2021 and 2022, against Oleksandr Usyk. Anthony Joshua first dropped his unified heavyweight title against Andy Ruiz Jr. on June 1, 2019, by losing to him via a TKO. The loss was Joshua’s first professional loss of his career. He regained the title in their next meeting on December 7, 2019. He again lost the unified titles to Oleksandr Usyk on September 25, 2021. Joshua tried to dislodge Usyk on August 20, 2022, but came up short and lost by a split decision.
The British heavyweight boxer is now looking for a powerful and dominant victory in his upcoming bout this year to make a statement coming off a victory after suffering consecutive losses involving world heavyweight titles. As of September 2024, is currently on a four-fight winning streak, having defeated Francis Ngannou, Otto Wallin, Jermaine Franklin, and Robert Helenius by KO, RTD, unanimous decision, and a TKO, respectively.
Anthony Joshua Next Fight-Opponent, Date, Location
Anthony Joshua's next fight is against Daniel Dubois in a much-anticipated all-British heavyweight clash on September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, London. The bout will be for the IBF world heavyweight title that Dubois has been upgraded to from interim champion status. On a comeback trail, Joshua is currently riding a four-fight win streak, one of which came via a devastating KO against Francis Ngannou at the beginning of 2024.
Dubois' last fight saw him win the IBF belt with a victory over Filip Hrgovic in March.
Anthony Joshua Professional Boxing Record
Anthony Joshua has a professional boxing record of 28 wins and 3 losses as of September 2024.
31 fights | 28 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 25 | 1 |
By decision | 3 | 2 |
Daniel Dubois Professional Boxing Record
Daniel Dubois has a professional boxing record of 21 wins and 2 losses as of September 2024.
23 fights | 21 wins | 2 losses |
---|---|---|
By knockout | 20 | 2 |
By decision | 1 | 0 |
Anthony Joshua's Last Fight
Anthony Joshua locked horns with Francis Ngannou inside the squared circle on March 8, 2024. Ngannou suffered a defeat via second-round KO and extended Joshua's win streak to four professional bouts.
FAQs on Anthony Joshua Next Fight
A. He is facing Daniel Dubois in his upcoming fight.
A. He is 34 years old.
A. No, he is a former champion.
A. Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated him for the first time in a world title match.
A. No, he has never beaten Oleksandr Usyk.