Anthony Joshua is the former two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world. Set for a return to the squared circle on March 8, 2024, against Francis Ngannou after his successful walk to the squared circle on December 23, 2023, against Otto Wallin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a heavyweight bout. Joshua regained his momentum in his last three fights after suffering consecutive losses earlier, which ended his reign as the champion of the heavyweight weight class.
Anthony Joshua, with his incredible finishing ability, is considered one of the leading professional boxers in the boxing world. He has been a part of 13 pay-per-view events so far. Joshua was a part of the much-awaited ‘Day of Reckoning’ fight card that took place in Saudi Arabia. His opponent for the event was the Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin, who has exhibited his grit and toughness against his opponents inside the squared circle. Wallin pushed Tyson Fury to his limits when the two squared off against each other on September 14, 2019, although he lost the fight by a unanimous decision. Joshua, however, secured a RTD victory over Wallin in the fifth round and improved his winning streak to three consecutive fights.
Anthony Joshua Biggest Fight
The British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua has been in multiple exciting bouts, but his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, which took place on December 7, 2019, is considered his best fight. He has himself termed the bout the best fight of his career in one of his recent interviews.
Anthony Joshua was squaring off against Andy Ruiz Jr. in a rematch for the heavyweight titles, having lost to him on June 1, 2019. Both the fighters threw the kitchen sink at each other and went the distance of 12 rounds. Joshua reclaimed his championship after being adjudged the winner by a unanimous decision.
How many fights has Anthony Joshua lost?
Anthony Joshua has lost 3 professional fights in a career spanning a decade. He has a professional boxing record of 27 wins and 3 losses. Joshua suffered consecutive losses in 2021 and 2022, which took the tally of his losses to 3.
Who has Anthony Joshua lost to?
Anthony Joshua was first defeated by Andy Ruiz Jr. on June 1, 2019, for the unified heavyweight title by knocking him out in the seventh round. Joshua then encountered consecutive losses against Oleksandr Usyk on September 25, 2021, and August 20, 2022, by unanimous and split decisions. He lost the world titles to Usyk in the first meeting and failed to regain them in the rematch in their second meeting in 2022.
*Last Updated on February 23, 2024
FAQs on Anthony Joshua Biggest Fight
Q. How many fights has Anthony Joshua lost?
A. He has lost three fights.
A. He has lost three fights.
Q. Who defeated Anthony Joshua consecutively twice?
A. Oleksandr Usyk defeated him twice in succession.
A. Oleksandr Usyk defeated him twice in succession.
Q. Who defeated Anthony Joshua for the first time as a professional boxer?
A. Andy Ruiz Jr. handed him the first loss of his professional career.
A. Andy Ruiz Jr. handed him the first loss of his professional career.
Q. Has Anthony Joshua defeated Andy Ruiz Jr.?
A. Yes, he defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. on December 7, 2019.
A. Yes, he defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. on December 7, 2019.
Q. In which weight class does Anthony Joshua compete in?
A. He competes in the heavyweight weight class.
A. He competes in the heavyweight weight class.
