Anthony Joshua's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Anthony Joshua. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer who has twice held the unified world heavyweight championship between 2016 and 2021. He also held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from 2015 to 2016, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the world of boxing.

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2009: Joshua won Haringey Box Cup

In 2009, Anthony Joshua won the Haringey Box Cup.

2010: Joshua won Haringey Box Cup and Senior ABA Championships

In 2010, Anthony Joshua won the Haringey Box Cup and the senior ABA Championships in only his 18th bout, also earning a place on the GB Boxing team and becoming British amateur champion at the GB Championships after defeating Amin Isa.

October 2011: Joshua named Amateur Boxer of the Year

In October 2011, Anthony Joshua was named Amateur Boxer of the Year by the Boxing Writers Club of Great Britain.

2011: Joshua won silver medal in Baku

During the 2011 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Anthony Joshua beat Italian reigning world and Olympic champion Roberto Cammarelle and Erik Pfeifer of Germany and lost to Magomedrasul Majidov winning a silver medal.

2012: Joshua won gold at the Olympics

In 2012, Anthony Joshua represented Great Britain at the Olympics and won a gold medal.

2013: Joshua Appointed MBE

In 2013, Anthony Joshua was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to boxing.

October 2014: Joshua won WBC International heavyweight title

On October 11, 2014, Anthony Joshua won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title against Dennis Bakhtov at The O2 Arena in London, achieving a KO in the second round.

2014: Joshua named prospect of the year

In 2014, a year after turning professional, Anthony Joshua was named Prospect of the Year by The Ring magazine.

December 2015: Joshua defeated Whyte

On December 12, 2015, Anthony Joshua defeated Dillian Whyte for the vacant British heavyweight title, also defending his Commonwealth heavyweight title. Joshua earned £3 million for this fight.

2015: Joshua held British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles

From 2015, Anthony Joshua held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.

April 2016: Joshua won IBF heavyweight title

On April 9, 2016, Anthony Joshua defeated Charles Martin by TKO to win the IBF heavyweight title.

June 2016: Joshua vs. Breazeale at the O2 Arena

On June 25, 2016, Anthony Joshua defended his IBF heavyweight title against Dominic Breazeale at the O2 Arena in London. Joshua won by a seventh-round knockout after a dominant performance. The fight averaged 289,000 viewers on Showtime in the afternoon.

2016: Joshua held unified world heavyweight championship

In 2016, Anthony Joshua held the unified world heavyweight championship.

January 2017: Tickets sold for Joshua vs. Klitschko fight

In January 2017, Eddie Hearn announced that over 80,000 tickets had been sold for the Joshua vs. Klitschko fight, setting a new box office record. Joshua was expected to earn around £15 million for the fight.

2017: Ranked World's Most Marketable Athlete

In 2017, Anthony Joshua was ranked as the world's most marketable athlete, surpassing basketball player Stephen Curry, who held the title the previous year. This recognition, along with his boxing prowess, was attributed to his inspiring "rags to riches" story.

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2017: Fight of the Year Award

In 2017, Anthony Joshua's victorious fight against Wladimir Klitschko was named Fight of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America.

December 2018: Joshua Appointed OBE

In December 2018, Anthony Joshua was appointed Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by then Prince Charles.

December 2019: Joshua Reclaims Unified Heavyweight Titles

In December 2019, Anthony Joshua defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. by unanimous decision at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia, reclaiming his unified heavyweight titles. Joshua boxed a disciplined fight, keeping Ruiz at a distance and landing meaningful punches. The rematch took place on December 7.

2021: Inclusion in Powerlist of Most Influential Black Britons

In 2021, Anthony Joshua was recognized as one of the 100 most influential Black Britons and included in the annual Powerlist. This highlights his influence beyond the boxing ring.

August 12, 2023: Joshua Defeats Helenius by KO

On August 12, 2023, Anthony Joshua defeated Robert Helenius by knockout in round 7 after Helenius became a replacement for Whyte.

March 2024: Joshua Defeats Ngannou

In March 2024, Anthony Joshua faced Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. He knocked down Ngannou in the first round and won by second-round knockout on March 8.