The unified world heavyweight champion aspires to be like football's greatest ever star after bumping into the 76-year-old again ANTHONY JOSHUA wants to become the Pele of boxing after he met the Brazilian football icon last week at the GQ Awards.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that boxing has become a source of solace for heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua as he continues to grieve the loss of two close friends in a tragic car accident in Nigeria last December.

Anthony Joshua has the highest expectations of himself when he steps into the ring with Jake Paul on Friday. Beating Paul, a major underdog, isn't good enough. Anything short of a one-sided drubbing would reflect terribly upon Joshua. Many analysts are ...

EDDIE HEARN says only boxing can help Anthony Joshua deal with the pain of losing his two friends. Joshua was visiting Nigeria – where his parents were born – in December when he was

Oleksandr Usyk has praised young heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma and suggested he could become the next undisputed champion in the division.Usyk, who has defeated major names such as Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury,

CANELO ALVAREZ has picked his side in the war between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The rivalling British superstars look set to finally end a decade of debate and commence their Battle of

Last December, Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout after six dominant rounds of boxing. After the fight, Joshua called out countryman and fellow former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, aiming to set up a fight boxing fans have longed to see for several years.

Anthony Joshua, right, punches Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) LONDON (AP) — Fondly known as AJ, Anthony Joshua is one of Britain’s most popular sports personalities.

Star heavyweight Anthony Joshua has officially lined up his next moves after his highlight knockout win over Jake Paul in December.