About
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni "AJ" Joshua is a British professional boxer. He held the unified heavyweight championship twice between 2017 and 2021. He also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) title during his reigns as champion. At regional level, he held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from 2015 to 2016.
Personal details
- Full name
- Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua
- Also known as
- Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, OBE, AJ
- Born
- October 15, 1989
- Birthplace
- Watford
- Nationality
- British
- Height
- 198 cm
- Education
- Kings Langley School, Mayflower School
- Years active
- 2014–present
Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- WBO World Heavyweight Champion
- WBO World Heavyweight Champion
- IBF World Heavyweight Champion
- IBF World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- IBO World Heavyweight Champion
- IBO World Heavyweight Champion
- Ali–Frazier Award