Anthony Joshua Boxing Record

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Anthony Joshua Boxing Record

Opponent: Kristian Prenga
Date: 25 Jul 2026
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: In a highly emotional return to the ring, Joshua fought for the first time since surviving a traumatic December 2025 car accident in Nigeria. The bout in Jeddah nearly ended in disaster when the underdog Albanian, Kristian Prenga, landed a vicious first-round uppercut that sent Joshua to the canvas twice. Seemingly on the brink of one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Joshua showed incredible resilience in the second round, firing back with a devastating sequence of right hands that knocked Prenga out cold and kept a blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury alive.

Opponent: Jake Paul
Date: 19 Dec 2025
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 6
Fight Summary: In a massive, highly lucrative crossover event in Miami, Joshua took on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The bout forced Joshua to adhere to a specific 245 lbs weight limit, marking the first time in his professional career he had to cut weight. Paul showed surprising early grit, but Joshua’s tier-one power took over in the fifth round with two heavy knockdowns before a brutal, jaw-breaking combination closed the show emphatically in the sixth round.

Opponent: Daniel Dubois
Date: 21 Sep 2024
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: KO 5
Fight Summary: Challenging for the IBF heavyweight title in front of a record British crowd at Wembley Stadium, Joshua met a relentless Daniel Dubois. Dubois asserted his dominance immediately, dropping Joshua heavily in the very first round and keeping him on the defensive. Despite trying to rally with power shots of his own, an exhausted and battered Joshua walked into a devastating right hand in the fifth round, suffering a clinical knockout loss.

Opponent: Francis Ngannou
Date: 08 Mar 2024
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joshua faced former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou, who was fresh off a highly competitive showing against Tyson Fury. Joshua left absolutely no doubt regarding the gap between elite boxing and MMA transition, blasting Ngannou to the canvas in the opening round. In the second, Joshua unleashed an explosive, trademark right hand that knocked Ngannou completely unconscious in one of the most vicious finishes of the year.

Opponent: Otto Wallin
Date: 23 Dec 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: RTD 5
Fight Summary: Headlining the “Day of Reckoning” card in Saudi Arabia, Joshua put on a vintage, highly disciplined performance against the tough Swedish contender Otto Wallin. Operating under the guidance of trainer Ben Davison, Joshua established a punishing jab early and broke Wallin down with accurate power straight rights. Wallin absorbed immense punishment to the point that his corner mercifully threw in the towel at the conclusion of the fifth round.

Opponent: Robert Helenius
Date: 12 Aug 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 7
Fight Summary: Joshua was originally scheduled for a massive rematch against domestic rival Dillian Whyte, but Whyte’s late drug testing failure forced veteran Robert Helenius to step in on only a few days’ notice. Helenius fought defensively, making for a cagey, somewhat slow opening half of the contest. Joshua broke the monotony in the seventh round, closing the show with a spectacular, single overhand right out of nowhere that sent Helenius flat on his back.

Opponent: Jermaine Franklin
Date: 01 Apr 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Returning from consecutive world title losses, Joshua entered the O2 Arena seeking a clean start under new coach Derrick James. America’s Jermaine Franklin proved incredibly durable and frustratingly defensive, preventing Joshua from securing a highlight-reel stoppage. The bout ended with comfortable unanimous decision scores for Joshua, though tensions boiled over after the final bell with a brief post-fight scuffle between the two corners.

Opponent: Oleksandr Usyk
Date: 20 Aug 2022
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: SD 12
Fight Summary: Billed as “Rage on the Red Sea” in Jeddah, Joshua brought a significantly more aggressive, body-focused game plan to this high-stakes rematch. Joshua found great success in the ninth round, visibly hurting Usyk with a heavy onslaught. However, the champion responded with an legendary output in the final frames, out-working Joshua to take a split decision victory, which prompted an emotional post-fight mic outburst from a frustrated Joshua.

Opponent: Oleksandr Usyk
Date: 25 Sep 2021
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Joshua defended his unified heavyweight crowns at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against former undisputed cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Rather than using his significant size and power advantages, Joshua attempted to out-box the technical maestro. The tactical gamble backfired completely as Usyk masterfully exploited Joshua’s defensive holes, nearly stopping him in the final seconds of the twelfth round to clear the scorecards.

Opponent: Kubrat Pulev
Date: 12 Dec 2020
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 9
Fight Summary: Facing his long-delayed IBF mandatory challenger in a heavily restricted COVID-era crowd at Wembley Arena, Joshua put on an aggressive showcase. He dropped the tough Bulgarian veteran multiple times in the third round with vicious uppercuts. While Pulev managed to steady himself in the middle rounds, Joshua finally closed out the bout in the ninth with a clean right hand down the pipe to retain his unified championships.

Opponent: Andy Ruiz Jr.
Date: 07 Dec 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Dubbed the “Clash on the Dunes” in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, Joshua executed a highly disciplined, safety-first boxing strategy to avenge his career’s darkest moment. Shedding significant muscle weight for maximum mobility, Joshua stayed completely on the outside, using his jab and lateral movement to easily out-point an out-of-shape Ruiz over twelve lopsided rounds to reclaim his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.

Opponent: Andy Ruiz Jr.
Date: 01 Jun 2019
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Making his highly anticipated American debut at Madison Square Garden, Joshua suffered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. After dropping late-replacement challenger Andy Ruiz Jr. in the third round, Joshua rushed in for the finish but was caught by a devastating counter hook to the temple. Joshua never recovered his equilibrium, hitting the canvas four times in total before the referee stopped the fight in the seventh.

Opponent: Alexander Povetkin
Date: 22 Sep 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Joshua returned to Wembley Stadium to face dangerous Russian mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Povetkin started brilliantly, rocking Joshua early in the first round and breaking his nose with crisp combinations. Joshua weathered the storm, systematically breaking down the older veteran before unleashing a vicious multi-punch combination in the seventh round that dropped Povetkin and forced a referee stoppage.

Opponent: Joseph Parker
Date: 31 Mar 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a massive unification clash in Cardiff, WBA and IBF king Joshua faced WBO champion Joseph Parker. The highly anticipated bout turned into a largely tactical, anti-climactic affair, heavily disrupted by strict refereeing that prevented any inside fighting. Joshua utilized his reach advantage to comfortably out-jab Parker, winning a clear unanimous decision to secure three of the four major world titles.

Opponent: Carlos Takam
Date: 28 Oct 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Joshua was originally scheduled to face Kubrat Pulev, but a late injury forced the rugged Carlos Takam to step in as a mandatory challenger on just 12 days’ notice. Takam proved to be an incredibly tough target, absorbing heavy shots and sporting severe cuts around his eyes. Joshua eventually secured a controversial tenth-round stoppage when the referee stepped in after a flurry, drawing boos from fans who felt it was premature.

Opponent: Wladimir Klitschko
Date: 29 Apr 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 11
Fight Summary: Staged in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, this legendary war became the defining fight of Joshua’s career. After dropping the iconic champion in the fifth round, Joshua completely exhausted himself, allowing Klitschko to storm back and floor Joshua heavily in the sixth. Showing true championship grit, Joshua recovered and delivered a historic eleventh-round stoppage via a vicious, launching right uppercut.

Opponent: Éric Molina
Date: 10 Dec 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Defending his IBF crown for the second time in Manchester, Joshua faced an entirely defensive Éric Molina. Molina offered virtually no offense, allowing Joshua to casually stalk him around the ring. The champion broke through decisively in the third round, dropping Molina with a straight right hand before a follow-up barrage forced the referee to halt the bout.

Opponent: Dominic Breazeale
Date: 25 Jun 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: For his first official world title defense at the O2 Arena, Joshua faced undefeated American challenger Dominic Breazeale. Breazeale displayed immense durability, absorbing a tremendous amount of head punishment throughout the opening six rounds. Joshua’s overwhelming power eventually broke through in the seventh, dropping Breazeale twice in quick succession to force the referee’s intervention.

Opponent: Charles Martin
Date: 09 Apr 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Joshua challenged newly crowned, unbeaten IBF world champion Charles Martin at London’s O2 Arena. Martin, who had walked to the ring wearing a royal crown, was utterly outclassed from the opening bell. Joshua slipped a lazy jab in the second round and countered with a lightning-fast straight right hand that dropped Martin twice, capturing his very first world title in spectacular fashion.

Opponent: Dillian Whyte
Date: 12 Dec 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: This highly anticipated domestic grudge match looked back on an amateur loss Joshua suffered to Whyte years prior. The bad blood boiled over immediately, with both fighters trading punches after the bell in a chaotic opening round. Whyte managed to visibly rock Joshua in the second round, but Joshua composed himself, slowly breaking Whyte down before finishing him with a brutal right uppercut in the seventh.

Opponent: Gary Cornish
Date: 12 Sep 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Headlining at the O2 Arena for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title, Joshua squared off against fellow undefeated domestic prospect Gary Cornish. The historic matchup lasted less than 90 seconds, as Joshua immediately pierced Cornish’s guard with a devastating straight right hand, dropping him twice before the referee waved the contest off.

Opponent: Kevin Johnson
Date: 30 May 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Joshua faced his most experienced opponent to date in American veteran Kevin Johnson, a fighter renowned for never being stopped. Joshua completely shattered that reputation, launching a furious, unrelenting assault at the end of the first round that left Johnson saved by the bell. Joshua wasted no time in the second round, unloading another heavy barrage that forced an immediate referee stoppage.

Opponent: Raphael Zumbano Love
Date: 09 May 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Competing in Birmingham, Joshua controlled the distance effortlessly against the Brazilian veteran Raphael Zumbano Love. After cruising through a quiet opening round, Joshua found his range perfectly in the second, landing a thunderous, looping right hand that sent Love crashing to the canvas, unable to beat the count.

Opponent: Jason Gavern
Date: 04 Apr 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 3
Fight Summary: Returning from a brief injury layoff, Joshua traveled to Newcastle to take on colorful American journeyman Jason Gavern. Gavern attempted to entertain the crowd with theatrical antics, but Joshua remained strictly business, dropping him twice in the second round before concluding the match with a third knockdown in the third round.

Opponent: Michael Sprott
Date: 22 Nov 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Featured on a major pay-per-view undercard in Liverpool, Joshua was matched against highly experienced British veteran Michael Sprott. The fight was over almost as soon as it started; Joshua pinned Sprott against the ropes with a rapid, multi-punch combination, forcing a swift referee stoppage in just 86 seconds.

Opponent: Denis Bakhtov
Date: 11 Oct 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Joshua challenged for his very first professional title, the vacant WBC International heavyweight title, against durable Russian veteran Denis Bakhtov. Joshua’s speed differential was apparent from the opening seconds, as he opened severe cuts on Bakhtov in the first round before unleashing a finishing barrage in the second.

Opponent: Konstantin Airich
Date: 13 Sep 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Fighting for the first time in Manchester, Joshua faced tough German journeyman Konstantin Airich. Airich showed decent resilience early on, surviving some heavy body shots in the opening rounds, but Joshua’s continuous volume wore him down, leading to a referee intervention in the third frame.

Opponent: Matt Skelton
Date: 12 Jul 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Joshua faced former world title challenger and British champion Matt Skelton in Liverpool. Despite Skelton’s reputation for roughhouse inside fighting, Joshua comfortably neutralized him, dropping the veteran heavily in the second round before completing the technical knockout victory.

Opponent: Matt Legg
Date: 31 May 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Fighting on the massive undercard of the Carl Froch vs. George Groves rematch at Wembley Stadium, Joshua enjoyed maximum domestic exposure. Opponent Matt Legg came out aggressively, landing a few clean shots, but Joshua quickly responded with a brutal right uppercut that ended the fight in just 83 seconds.

Opponent: Hector Alfredo Avila
Date: 01 Mar 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 1
Fight Summary: Traveling to Glasgow, Scotland, Joshua was matched against experienced Argentine veteran Hector Alfredo Avila. Joshua utilized his massive reach advantage to control the ring immediately, concluding the bout in the first round with a short, powerful left hook.

Opponent: Dorian Darch
Date: 01 Feb 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Making his promotional debut in Cardiff, Wales, Joshua faced local Welsh heavyweight Dorian Darch. Joshua dominated the opening frame before landing a crushing right hand early in the second round that severely staggered Darch, prompting the referee to step in.

Opponent: Hrvoje Kisicek
Date: 14 Nov 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: In his third professional fight in just over a month, Joshua traveled to London’s York Hall to face Croatia’s Hrvoje Kisicek. Joshua picked his spots patiently behind a stiff jab before unleashing a heavy multi-punch combination in the second round to secure another swift victory.

Opponent: Paul Butlin
Date: 26 Oct 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Competing in Sheffield, Joshua faced durable domestic journeyman Paul Butlin. Joshua opened up a severe cut over Butlin’s left eye in the first round with a series of clean rights, forcing the referee to halt the one-sided fight in the second round.

Opponent: Emanuele Leo
Date: 05 Oct 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Fresh off capturing an Olympic Gold medal at the 2012 London Games, Joshua made his highly anticipated professional debut at London’s O2 Arena. Facing undefeated Italian Emanuele Leo, Joshua put his exceptional hand speed on display, stopping Leo inside the very first round.

Anthony Joshua Key Fights

1. Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko (April 29, 2017): This fight took place at Wembley Stadium in London and was for the unified heavyweight titles. Joshua faced the experienced Klitschko, who was a former champion, in what turned out to be a thrilling back-and-forth battle. Joshua knocked down Klitschko in the fifth round, but Klitschko recovered and knocked Joshua down in the sixth. However, Joshua showed resilience and came back to knock out Klitschko in the 11th round, establishing himself as a top heavyweight contender.
2. Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker (March 31, 2018): In this fight, held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Joshua faced New Zealand’s Joseph Parker for the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles. Joshua won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, becoming the first boxer to defeat Parker and adding more championship belts to his collection.
3. Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. (June 1, 2019): This fight, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, was a major upset for Joshua. He faced the Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. and was the heavy favorite going into the bout. However, Ruiz Jr. shocked the boxing world by knocking Joshua down four times, eventually leading to a seventh-round TKO victory for Ruiz Jr. This loss was a significant setback for Joshua and showcased the unpredictability of the sport.
4. Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. II (December 7, 2019): In a highly anticipated rematch that took place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, Joshua sought to reclaim his heavyweight titles from Ruiz Jr. He employed a different strategy, opting for a more cautious approach. Joshua dominated the fight and won a unanimous decision, effectively redeeming himself and regaining his status as a heavyweight champion.
5. Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk (September 25, 2021): This fight took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and saw Joshua defending his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles against Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, showcased his boxing skills and outboxed Joshua throughout the fight. Usyk won a unanimous decision, handing Joshua his second professional loss and ending his title reign. See Anthony Joshua boxing record above for full details of his career.

Anthony Joshua Biography

Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer who was born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. He is of Nigerian and Irish descent. Joshua is widely regarded as one of the top heavyweight boxers in the world.

Joshua’s interest in boxing began during his teenage years when he started visiting the Finchley Amateur Boxing Club in North London. He quickly demonstrated his talent and dedication, winning various amateur championships. Notable achievements include winning the Haringey Box Cup in 2009 and the Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) Championships in 2010.

In 2012, Anthony Joshua represented Great Britain in the Summer Olympics held in London. He won a gold medal in the super heavyweight division, becoming the first British boxer to achieve this feat in the Olympic Games. This victory catapulted him to national prominence and marked the beginning of his professional career.

Joshua turned professional in 2013, signing with Matchroom Sport and starting his journey in the heavyweight division. His professional debut took place on October 5, 2013, against Emanuele Leo, which he won via a first-round knockout. Throughout his career, Joshua gained a reputation for his exceptional punching power, combined with his athleticism and physical strength.

As his professional career progressed, Joshua faced and defeated numerous notable opponents, including Dillian Whyte, Charles Martin, Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, and Andy Ruiz Jr. Among these victories, his 2017 fight against Klitschko at Wembley Stadium, which he won by knockout in the eleventh round, stands out as a defining moment in his career.

However, Joshua experienced a setback in June 2019 when he lost his unified heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr. in a stunning upset. Nevertheless, he secured a rematch with Ruiz Jr. later that year and regained his titles in a dominant performance.

Anthony Joshua holds an impressive professional record, with the majority of his victories coming by knockout. He has held multiple heavyweight championship titles, including the IBF (International Boxing Federation), WBA (World Boxing Association), WBO (World Boxing Organization), and IBO (International Boxing Organization) belts.

Beyond his boxing career, Joshua is known for his charitable endeavors and philanthropic work. He has supported various causes and established the “AJ Boxing Club” to provide opportunities for young people in need.

Anthony Joshua’s combination of skill, power, and charisma has made him a popular figure in the world of boxing. He continues to be an influential figure and a prominent ambassador for the sport.