Anthony Joshua has lost to three opponents in his professional career: Andy Ruiz Jr, Oleksandr Usyk, and Daniel Dubois.

Main losses

  • Andy Ruiz Jr stopped Anthony Joshua by seventh-round TKO on June 1, 2019, in a huge upset that cost Joshua his WBA (Super), IBF and WBO heavyweight titles.
  • Oleksandr Usyk beat Joshua twice, first by unanimous decision in September 2021 and then by split decision in their August 2022 rematch, taking and retaining the unified heavyweight titles.
  • Daniel Dubois defeated Joshua by fifth-round KO on September 21, 2024, in an IBF heavyweight title fight, handing Joshua what is listed as the fourth loss of his career.

Quick facts

  • Total pro losses: four (Ruiz Jr once, Usyk twice, Dubois once).
  • These defeats mark the key turning points people discuss in forum debates and “who did Anthony Joshua lose to” searches, especially after the Dubois fight in late 2024.

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