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. Prior to his world titles, he held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from 2015 to 2016. Known for his powerful punching and exciting fighting style, Joshua has been a prominent figure in the heavyweight division.
2008: Zhang Zhilei at Beijing Olympics
In 2008, Zhang Zhilei won silver medal at the Beijing Olympics.
2009: Haringey Box Cup Win
In 2009, Anthony Joshua won the Haringey Box Cup, showcasing his early talent and progress in amateur boxing.
2010: Senior ABA Championships Win
In 2010, Anthony Joshua won the senior ABA Championships in only his 18th bout and also became British amateur champion at the GB Championships, demonstrating his rapid rise in amateur boxing.
October 2011: 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, recognizing his achievements and potential in amateur boxing.
2011: World Championships Silver Medal
During the 2011 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Anthony Joshua won a silver medal, marking his arrival on the world boxing scene.
2012: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, Anthony Joshua represented Great Britain at the Olympics and won a gold medal, marking a significant achievement in his amateur boxing career.
October 2013: Professional Debut
On 5 October 2013, Anthony Joshua made his professional debut at the O2 Arena in London, defeating Emanuele Leo by TKO in the first round.
November 2013: Third Professional Fight
On 14 November 2013, Anthony Joshua achieved his third consecutive knockout victory in a fight against Hrvoje Kišiček.
2013: Appointed MBE
In 2013, Anthony Joshua was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to boxing, receiving recognition for his contributions to the sport.
February 2014: Fourth Professional Win
In February 2014, Anthony Joshua scored a second-round TKO victory over Dorian Darch, improving his professional record to 4-0.
July 2014: Seventh Professional Fight
On 12 July 2014, Anthony Joshua defeated Matt Skelton via a second-round stoppage at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
September 2014: Eighth Professional Fight
On 13 September 2014, Anthony Joshua defeated Konstantin Airich via a third-round stoppage at the Manchester Arena, extending his undefeated record to 8-0.
October 2014: WBC International Heavyweight Title Win
On 11 October 2014, Anthony Joshua won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title against Dennis Bakhtov at The O2 Arena in London, marking a significant achievement in his early professional career.
November 2014: Tenth Professional Win
On 22 November 2014, Anthony Joshua defeated Michael Sprott in the first round, extending his professional record to ten wins, all by stoppage.
2014: Prospect of the Year
In 2014, a year after turning professional, Anthony Joshua was named Prospect of the Year by The Ring magazine, recognizing his potential in the professional boxing world.
April 2015: Return to the Ring
On 4 April 2015, Anthony Joshua returned to the ring after recovering from a back injury, defeating Jason Gavern with a third-round KO in Newcastle.
May 2015: Victories Over Love and Johnson
In May 2015, Anthony Joshua defeated Raphael Zumbano Love and former world title challenger Kevin Johnson, showcasing his dominance in the heavyweight division.
December 2015: Victory over Dillian Whyte
In December 2015, Anthony Joshua defeated Dillian Whyte in a grudge match for the vacant British heavyweight title, also defending his Commonwealth heavyweight title, in a significant moment in his career.
2015: British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles
From 2015 to 2016, Anthony Joshua held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, establishing himself at the regional level before achieving global recognition.
April 2016: IBF Heavyweight Title Win
On April 9, 2016, Anthony Joshua defeated Charles Martin to win the IBF heavyweight title, marking his first world title victory and a major milestone in his career.
June 2016: IBF Title Defense Against Breazeale
On June 25, 2016, Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title against Dominic Breazeale with a seventh-round knockout win at the O2 Arena in London, continuing his reign as champion.
2016: Unified World Heavyweight Champion
In 2016, Anthony Joshua became the unified world heavyweight champion for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his boxing career.
2017: Joshua Ranked Most Marketable Athlete
In 2017, Anthony Joshua was ranked as the world's most marketable athlete, surpassing Stephen Curry.
2017: Fight of the Year
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, highlighting the excitement and significance of the bout.
December 2018: Appointed OBE
In December 2018, Anthony Joshua was appointed Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Queen's Birthday's Honours, further recognizing his contributions to boxing.
December 2019: Joshua Reclaims Titles in Rematch
On December 7, 2019, Anthony Joshua defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. by unanimous decision in a rematch held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Joshua reclaimed his unified heavyweight titles, boxing a disciplined fight and keeping Ruiz at a distance.
2021: Inclusion in Powerlist 2021
In 2021, Joshua was included in the annual Powerlist as one of the 100 most influential Black Britons.
August 12, 2023: Joshua Defeats Helenius
On August 12, 2023, Joshua defeated Robert Helenius by knockout in round 7.
March 2024: Joshua Defeats Ngannou
On March 8, 2024, Joshua faced Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, knocking him down in the first round and winning by second-round knockout.
