The article looks at Anthony Joshua parents. We will also look at whether he can undo Oleksandr Usyk in this bout.
Who is Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua OBE is a British professional boxer. He was born on 15th October,1989.
Anthony Joshua is famous two timers former Unified heavyweight world heavyweight champion.
The boxer proudly held the British as well the Commonwealth heavy titles from 2015 to 2016.
Anthony Joshua also held the WBA(super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles on two occasion from 2016 to 2021 when he lost them.
Joshua started at the amateur level where he represented Britain at the 2011 World Championship in the Super-heavyweight division. He won silver medal at that tournament. He equally represented Britain at the 2012 Olympics where he won gold.
Anthony Joshua turned professional in 2013 and a year later he was named the Prospect of the year by the The Ring magazine.
When Joshuaa won over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017, he was named the fight of the Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of American.
Joshua remains the second British boxer to win both silver and gold at the Olympics.
Meet Yeta and Robert Joshua: Anthony Joshua parents.
Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born to Yeta and Robert Joshua.
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Joshua’s father has both Nigerian and Irish ancestry, but her mother is a complete Nigerian.
He traced his background to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Joshua’s cousin is also a boxer and he and his cousin made their professional debuts in 2013.
Can Joshua stand Oleksandr Usyk?
The odds are against Joshua as he goes for the rematch against his bitter rival.
Joshua has a history of recovery.
Joshua lost the belts to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with a stoppage defeat. Joshua came strongly and avenged the Mexican with a decision win.
His regain of his title against the Mexican was in Saudi Arabia and its is not surprising that the rematch is going to be in Saudi Arabia.
Many pundits say Joshua has a lot to do if he is to stand the Ukrainian who has a lot to prove and to bring joy to his people who have been raved by war.
