Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, continues to make headlines, this time for his impressive financial success.
According to the latest Sunday Times Rich List, the British-Nigerian boxer’s net worth has reached a staggering £175 million.
After rebounding from consecutive defeats by Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua has embarked on a winning streak, securing four consecutive victories.
His most recent triumph was a knockout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua’s rise to fame began with his stunning Olympic gold medal win at London 2012.
Since then, he has climbed the boxing ranks with determination and skill.
A 2017 interview with GQ reveals his ambitious financial goals, illustrating the heights he aimed to achieve.
“When I first started, the aim was to become a multimillionaire. But now there are ordinary people, grandmas and granddads, who are worth millions just because of property prices,” Joshua explained.
“So the new school of thought is that I need to be a billionaire. Being a millionaire is good, but you have to set your sights higher.”
Joshua’s aspirations are sky-high.
He detailed his financial targets, saying, “If I’m making £10 million from my next fight, my next target has to be making ten times that.
And if I get to £100m-150m, why not go for the billion?
I know self-made billionaires.
It’s hard, but it’s possible.”
The boxer’s most lucrative payday came in December 2019 when he reclaimed his WBA, WBO, IBO, and IBF world titles from Andy Ruiz Jr, earning £66 million.
Reports also indicate he secured £31 million from his March clash with Ngannou.
Joshua’s financial acumen extends beyond the ring.
Forbes estimated his 2020 earnings at $47 million, underscoring his ability to generate substantial income.
Despite falling short of his billion-dollar goal, the latest Sunday Times Rich List confirms his net worth at £175 million.
In a candid interview with Yahoo Sports in February 2023, Joshua emphasized the importance of financial success.
“Money, money, money.
I like making money, straight up.
I’ve been broke, my family’s been broke, I know what this sh*t means.”
He added, “I always built businesses outside of boxing, out of fear of going back to square one, but when I’m said and done, no one will care about me anymore, so I’ll make the most of it while I’m here.”
Anthony Joshua’s journey from Olympic champion to one of the wealthiest athletes in the world is a testament to his relentless drive and ambition.
As he continues to pursue his financial goals, his story inspires many, demonstrating that with determination and hard work, the sky’s the limit.
