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.
Anthony Joshua first dropped his unified heavyweight titles 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. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, having defeated Otto Wallin, Jermaine Franklin, and Robert Helenius by RTD, unanimous decision, and TKO, respectively.
Anthony Joshua Next Fight-Opponent, Date, Location
Anthony Joshua will face off against the former UFC heavyweight champion turned boxer and PFL fighter Francis Ngannou on March 8, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight fighters will headline the event in a heavyweight showdown whose undercard is studded with multiple fights across weight classes.
Francis Ngannou's fanfare and hype have only increased after his last showing inside the squared circle, whereas Joshua is finding his traction back after a while. The duo will look forward to outclass each other in order to secure a victory in their favor.
Anthony Joshua Professional Boxing Record
Anthony Joshua has a professional boxing record of 27 wins and 3 losses as of February 2024.
| 30 fights | 27 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 24 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
Francis Ngannou Professional Boxing Record
Francis Ngannou has a professional boxing record of 0 wins and 1 loss as of February 2024.
Anthony Joshua Last Fight
Anthony Joshua locked horns with Otto Wallin inside the squared circle on December 23, 2023. Wallin suffered a defeat via fifth-round RTD and extended Joshua's win streak to three professional bouts.
FAQs on Anthony Joshua Next Fight
Q. Who is Anthony Joshua fighting next?
A. He is facing Francis Ngannou in his upcoming fight.
A. He is facing Francis Ngannou in his upcoming fight.
Q. How old is Anthony Joshua?
A. He is 34 years old.
A. He is 34 years old.
Q. Is Anthony Joshua a reigning champion?
A. No, he is a former champion.
A. No, he is a former champion.
Q. Who defeated Anthony Joshua for the first time in a championship bout?
A. Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated him for the first time in a world title match.
A. Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated him for the first time in a world title match.
Q. Has Anthony Joshua ever beaten Oleksandr Usyk?
A. No, he has never beaten Oleksandr Usyk.
A. No, he has never beaten Oleksandr Usyk.
