Anthony Joshua Parents

Last Modified Sep 19, 2024 13:56 GMT
Anthony Joshua Parents
Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua has been seen bouncing back in a bang from his consecutive losses against Oleksandr Usyk. He had a unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin, knocked out Robert Helenius, had an RTD over Otto Wallin, and knocked out Francis Ngannou in his last four fights, respectively. However, the former heavyweight champion is trying to bring back his lost world titles. Joshua is a former WBA(Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion. Having held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight title at a regional level, Anthony Joshua has always proved to be one of the most relevant boxers in today's boxing scene around the globe. Moreover, he was undefeated until 2019, when he faced Andy Ruiz Jr.

Starting his professional career in 2013, Anthony Joshua currently boasts a record of 28 wins and 3 losses. With a majority of his wins coming via knockout(25), Joshua has, over time, proved his punching power, speed, and finishing blows. Anthony Joshua won his first WBC International heavyweight title on October 11, 2014, against the Russian boxer Denis Bakhtov. Joshua knocked down Bakhtov early in the second round of a ten-round professional bout. Moreover, Joshua was on an undefeated win streak of 9 wins post the fight. Moreover, the British boxer is set to face Daniel Dubois on September 21, 2024.

Anthony Joshua Parents

Robert Joshua and Yeta Odusanya are Anthony Joshua’s parents. Joshua was born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, England, and spent some of his childhood days at a boarding school in Nigeria. And it was after his parents’ divorce Joshua returned to the United Kingdom when he was 12.

Is Anthony Joshua's father a Nigerian?

Anthony Joshua’s father, Robert Joshua, is of Nigerian and Irish ancestry. Whereas his mother, Yeta Odusanya, is Nigerian. Moreover, Anthony Joshua’s Nigerian ancestry can be tracked down to the Yoruba people, amongst whom he can be ranked as the aristocratic.

Does Anthony Joshua still live with his mum?

Yes, Anthony Joshua still lives with his mum. At the age of 34, Joshua is still with his mother, Yeta Odusanya. He has often opened up about not being willing to leave his mother alone as his parents are divorced. Joshua takes immense pride in taking care of his mother. Moreover, he also claimed that when a girl marries him, she will not just be marrying Joshua but also his family.

*Last updated on September 16, 2024.

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FAQs on Anthony Joshua Parents

A. Robert Joshua and Yeta Odusanya are Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua’s parents. 


A. Anthony Joshua’s father, Robert Joshua, is of Nigerian and Irish ancestry. Whereas his mother, Yeta Odusanya, is a proper Nigerian. 


A. Yes, Anthony Joshua still lives with his mum.


A. Anthony Joshua is currently 34 years old. 


A. Anthony Joshua boasts a record of 28 wins and 3 losses in professional boxing. 


A. Joshua is a former WBA(Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion. Having held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight title at a regional level, Anthony Joshua has always proved to be one of the most relevant boxers in today's boxing scene around the globe. 


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