How many wins by KO has Anthony Joshua got? Boxer's career highlights explored as he prepares for upcoming fight with Jake Paul

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul boxing match (Image via Getty)
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul boxing match (Image via Getty)

Anthony Joshua has gotten 25 wins by KO out of a total of 32 fights so far. The British professional boxer's full name is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua. He began boxing at the age of 18, a little late into the game, but nonetheless, the boxer has developed his skills over the years. At the moment, Anthony has won two heavyweight championship titles and also held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from 2015 to 2016.

Before 2025 ends, boxing fans have one match they have been looking forward to: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua. Professional boxers have commented on the possible implications of the fight between the YouTuber-turned-fighter and the Olympic-gold-winning boxer. Many believed that Jake Paul would not stand a chance, given the fact that Anthony is physically stronger and more experienced in the ring.

The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua match will be streamed worldwide on Netflix on December 20.

Before fight night, have a look at some of Joshua's achievements and career highlights over the years.


Anthony Joshua's career highlights

Anthony Joshua began boxing in 2007 after he was urged by his cousin to do it. He won the 2009 and 2010 Haringey Box Cup and slowly climbed up the ranks to become a two-time heavyweight champion.

While he was still an amateur boxer, he was offered £50,000 to turn professional. However, young Anthony rejected the offer, saying:

"Turning down that £50,000 was easy. I didn't take up the sport for money, I want to win medals."

By 2010, he earned himself a place in the GB Boxing team and became the British amateur champion at the GB Championships in the same year. Two years later, Joshua joined the 2012 London Olympics as a novice.

He finally turned professional in 2013 and made his debut on October 5 at the O2 Arena in London.

Here is a list of some of the boxers Joshua has been head-to-head with in the ring.

  • Gary Cornish
  • Dillian Whyte
  • Charles Martin
  • Dominic Breazeale
  • Éric Molina
  • Wladimir Klitschko
  • Carlos Takam
  • Joseph Parker
  • Alexander Povetkin
  • Andy Ruiz Jr.
  • Kubrat Pulev
  • Oleksandr Usyk
  • Jermaine Franklin
  • Robert Helenius
  • Otto Wallin
  • Francis Ngannou
  • Daniel Dubois
  • Jake Paul (upcoming fight)

After almost two decades of boxing, Anthony has a few titles under his belt. These include major world titles such as:

  • WBA (Super) heavyweight champion
  • IBF heavyweight champion
  • WBO heavyweight champion

He has also been given honorary titles such as the WBA Man of Triumph Gold champion and the WBO Super Champion.


Anthony Joshua's boxing career is a testament to hard work, and patience can lead to great success. From starting boxing late to becoming a two-time heavyweight champion. With almost two decades of boxing experience, fans are eager to see how he performs in his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. The fight will be streamed on Netflix on December 20.

Also read: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Net Worths compared as duo prepares for fight

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam