Anthony Joshua started boxing at the age of 18, in 2007, after being encouraged by his cousin to try the sport at Finchley ABC in North London.

Quick Scoop

  • Anthony Joshua is a late starter compared to many elite boxers, beginning his boxing journey in 2007 when he was 18 years old.
  • He first walked into the Finchley ABC gym in Barnet, North London, where his natural athleticism quickly stood out to coaches.
  • Within just a few years of starting, he was already winning major amateur titles, including the senior ABA Championships in 2010 and 2011.

How His Start Shaped His Rise

  • Beginning at 18 meant Joshua had to progress fast, and he did: by 2010 he was a national champion and on the radar of GB Boxing selectors.
  • His rapid development from a gym newcomer in 2007 to Olympic champion in 2012 is often highlighted in discussions of his unusual, accelerated path to the top.

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