Anthony Joshua has been boxing for about 18 years, starting in 2007 at age 18.

Quick Scoop

Anthony Joshua began boxing in 2007 when his cousin encouraged him to try the sport at Finchley ABC in North London, making him a relatively late starter compared with many elite fighters.

Born in 1989, that means he has been boxing roughly since he was 18 and has built his entire amateur and professional career off that late but rapid rise.

Amateur and early years

  • Started boxing in 2007 at Finchley ABC, Barnet, North London.
  • Quickly won national honours, including ABA titles in 2009–2010, and went on to win Olympic gold at London 2012 in the super-heavyweight division.

Professional run

  • Turned professional in 2013 under Matchroom Sport and debuted on 5 October 2013 at the O2 Arena, stopping Emanuele Leo in the first round.
  • From that debut to the mid‑2020s, he has remained one of the most prominent heavyweights in the world, holding multiple versions of the world heavyweight title during his peak years.

Timeline snapshot (HTML table)

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Year Age Milestone
2007 18 Starts boxing at Finchley ABC after cousin’s suggestion.
2012 22 Wins Olympic super-heavyweight gold at London 2012.
2013 23 Makes professional debut on 5 October at the O2 Arena, wins by TKO.
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