Anthony Joshua - Wikipedia
WEBAnthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born on 15 October 1989 in Watford, Hertfordshire, the son of Yeta and Robert Joshua. [2] His mother is Nigerian, while his father is of Nigerian and Irish ancestry.
Anthony Joshua Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life
WEBAnthony Joshua was born to Robert and Yeta Joshua on 15 October, 1989 in Watford, Hertfordshire. He spent most of his childhood at his ancestral home in Nigeria. He was five years old when his parents split, and his mother decided to move back.
Is Anthony Joshua Nigerian? Boxer's heritage, full name and why …
WEBMar 29, 2023 · Joshua is British but the boy who would become a 6ft 6in sporting superstar was born to a family with strong Nigerian connections and roots in Watford, near London, in 1989.
Anthony Joshua - Ethnicity of Celebs - EthniCelebs.com
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · Birth Name: Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua. Place of Birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England, U.K. Date of Birth: 15 October, 1989. Ethnicity: *75% Nigerian. *25% English. Anthony Joshua is a British professional boxer.
What is Anthony Joshua’s Real Name and Nationality?
WEBSep 24, 2021 · The IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion was born ‘Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua’ on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire, UK. In 2015, Dillian Whyte took shots at him by saying his real name is ‘Femi’ and not Anthony Joshua.
What Nationality is Anthony Joshua? - Sportskeeda
WEB6 days ago · Anthony Joshua's lineage is specifically tied to the Yoruba people, who are a West African ethnic group primarily found in regions within Nigeria, Benin, and Togo.
Unraveling the Journey of Anthony Joshua - Big Fight Weekend
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Joshua showed true character by persevering to regain his titles later that year in Saudi Arabia via unanimous decision. This impressive victory displayed not only his boxing skill – but also his resilience under pressure – an attribute shared by all-time greats of …
Born In Watford, Made In Nigeria: Anthony Joshua's Incredible Journey ...
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Anthony is a direct descendant of Omo-Oba Daniel Adebambo Joshua, an immensely powerful man in 19th Century Sagamu, and still considered something akin to royalty in the province. The Yoruba word ‘Omo-Oba’ translates as ‘prince’ or ‘ruler’, with the family name of ‘Joshua’ still revered.
Anthony Joshua: Why Nigerians see him as one of their own
WEBDec 11, 2020 · The Joshuas are well-known in Sagamu and trace their ancestry back through several generations. His great-grandfather is Daniel Adebambo Joshua, a wealthy landowner and merchant who is...
Anthony Joshua - British Heritage
WEBAnthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua OBE (born 15 October 1989) is a British professional boxer. He is a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, having held the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles from December 2019 to September 2021, and previously between 2016 and June 2019.