Anthony Joshua net worth 2023: Purse history and career earnings
ANTHONY JOSHUA has had a hugely successful career in the boxing ring since he made his debut over a decade ago.
As well as his achievements in the sport, the Watford-born star has amassed a huge personal fortune throughout his years in the public eye.
What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth?
As of May 2023, Joshua’s net worth was estimated at £41.6m, per Forbes.
AJ has built up this wealth through his sporting career and his various endorsement deals.
Throughout his career, Joshua has landed deals with big-name brands such as Beats, Jaguar Land Rover, William Hill and Hugo Boss.
He also sells his own merchandise, under the name AJBXING, with the line boasting products like boxing gloves, sportswear, and other fitness accessories.
The boxer also has an impressive property portfolio which includes a home in North London worth £1m and three in Watford which are thought to be worth £1.5m combined.
What is Anthony Joshua’s purse history?
One of the biggest wins of Joshua’s career came in 2017 when he defeated boxing great Wladimir Klitschko.
It was reported that Joshua picked up a whopping £15m for this victory.
His next fight, against Carlos Takam, is thought to have earned AJ £11m – not as much as his fight with Klitschko but still an impressive amount.
His world title fight against Joseph Parker saw him earn an extra £13m, while the Brit took home an incredible £45m after a huge 2019 win over Andy Ruiz Jr.
Meanwhile, his April 2023 match against Jermaine Franklin is said to have pocketed the star a cool £10m and his August 2023 bout against Robert Helenius reportedly saw Joshua take home an £8m fee.
It has been estimated that Joshua has earned £200m throughout his career so far.
Joshua’s career highlights include competing in the London 2012 Olympics where he won a gold medal against the then-reigning champion Roberto Cammarelle.
AJ turned professional in July 2013, when he signed a deal with Matchroom Boxing.
He then won the British heavyweight title in 2015 after knocking out Dillian Whyte in the 7th round and in April 2016 he knocked out Charles Martin in the second to clinch the IBF heavyweight championship.
Who is Anthony Joshua dating?
As of November 2023, Joshua doesn’t appear to be in a romantic relationship.
He has previously spoken about his career being his priority, telling The Sun in 2020: “I think you can date and still be a successful sportsman but it’s hard to find a balance and I would have to compromise — which I’ve not felt able to do.”
In 2023, he told documentary maker Louis Theroux that he has had girlfriends since becoming famous but they have been people not in the public eye themselves.
AJ has a son called Joseph Joshua, known as JJ, who was born in 2015.
The star shares his little boy with his former girlfriend Nicole Osbourne, who he has praised as an “amazing woman”.
Who is Anthony Joshua and where did he grow up?
Joshua is a famous boxer.
He was born in Watford to Nigerian parents in 1989.
AJ spent some of his early years in Nigeria, before returning to Watford as a child and attending Kings Langley Secondary School.
There, he was called Femi by his friends and former teachers, due to his middle name Oluwafemi.
Joshua excelled at football and athletics while at school and began boxing in 2007, aged 18.