Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua made his mark on the international boxing scene by winning a gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2012 London Olympics. His victory was celebrated as one of the highlights of the Games, as Joshua showed his impressive skill set despite being relatively new to the sport at the professional level. This victory laid the foundation for his professional career.

Anthony Joshua captured the Commonwealth heavyweight title by defeating Gary Cornish at the O2 Arena in London. This match was an important step in Joshua's rise through the boxing ranks. He managed to knock out Cornish in just 90 seconds, showcasing his formidable punching power and solidifying his reputation as one of the most promising heavyweights in the sport at the time.

Anthony Joshua won the IBF Heavyweight Title by defeating Charles Martin with a second-round knockout at the O2 Arena in London. This fight marked Joshua's first world title victory and was a pivotal moment in his career. With this win, Joshua became the second fastest heavyweight after Michael Moorer to win a world championship title, in only his 16th professional fight.

In one of the most anticipated boxing matches in recent history, Anthony Joshua faced Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in front of 90,000 fans. Joshua won the fight with an 11th-round TKO, after being knocked down himself earlier in the fight. This victory was hailed as a classic, further bolstering Joshua's status as a leading figure in the heavyweight division and a world superstar.

Anthony Joshua unified the WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles by defeating Joseph Parker in a unanimous decision at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This fight was Joshua's first professional bout to go the distance. By outboxing Parker, Joshua demonstrated his tactical skills and adaptability, securing his place as one of only a few to have unified multiple heavyweight world titles.

Anthony Joshua successfully defended his heavyweight titles by defeating Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium. Joshua overcame an early barrage from Povetkin and managed to turn the tide in his favor, ultimately achieving a TKO in the seventh round. The fight further solidified Joshua's dominance in the heavyweight division, as he maintained his undefeated record.

Anthony Joshua faced Andy Ruiz Jr. at Madison Square Garden, New York City, in what was supposed to be Joshua's US debut. However, in a major upset, Joshua was defeated by Ruiz via a seventh-round TKO. This defeat was his first as a professional, and it shocked the boxing world, as Joshua lost his heavyweight titles to a relatively unknown opponent.

Anthony Joshua redeemed himself by regaining the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles in a rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. The bout took place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. This time, Joshua outboxed Ruiz in a unanimous decision victory, proving his resilience and ability to adapt after his shocking defeat earlier in the year. The fight was dubbed 'Clash On The Dunes.'

In a sensational display of power and skill, Anthony Joshua defeated Kubrat Pulev by knockout in the ninth round at The SSE Arena, Wembley. This fight was one of the major post-pandemic boxing events and demonstrated Joshua's continued dominance and global appeal as a heavyweight champion. The victory kept Joshua's hopes alive for an undisputed championship fight against another heavyweight champion.

Anthony Joshua faced Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what was one of the year's most anticipated fights. Joshua was unable to navigate Usyk's technical prowess and movement, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. This defeat cost Joshua his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles, marking a significant setback in his career and setting the stage for potential rematches.