Last updated by Jemima Todd on 24th September 2026

Anthony Joshua has spent more than a decade competing at the top of heavyweight boxing, progressing from Olympic gold medallist to two-time unified world champion and headlining major stadium fights in Britain and abroad.

His professional record currently stands at 30 wins and four defeats from 34 fights, with 27 victories inside the distance. After returning to winning form and continuing his career in 2026, Joshua's next fight will be against Tyson Fury at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11th December 2026.

Ahead of the first professional meeting between the two British heavyweights, we look at the Anthony Joshua record, his progression from the Olympics to the heavyweight championship and the defining fights that have shaped his career.

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Professional record at a glance

Joshua made his professional debut in October 2013, a little over a year after winning super-heavyweight gold for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He won his first 22 professional contests before suffering his first defeat against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019, which he reversed in an immediate rematch six months later.

Joshua has subsequently experienced two further periods as a world-title challenger, facing Oleksandr Usyk twice before challenging Daniel Dubois in 2024. His current record reflects a career spent largely at heavyweight world level.

Anthony Joshua record

Professional fights: 34
Wins: 30
Wins by KO/TKO: 27
Defeats: Four
Draws: None
Current record: 30-4
Professional debut: Saturday 5th October 2013
Division: Heavyweight
Next fight: Tyson Fury
Next fight date: Friday 11th December 2026
Next fight venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Record correct as of 24th September 2026 and to be verified against BoxRec at publication and following every professional bout.

Joshua's record includes two reigns as unified heavyweight world champion. Across those periods, he held the IBF, WBA and WBO championships and recorded victories over several established heavyweights, including Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin and Ruiz.

His four professional defeats have come against Ruiz, Usyk twice and Dubois. Joshua avenged the Ruiz defeat in their immediate rematch, while both contests with Usyk were decided on the judges' scorecards.

From Olympic gold to world champion

Joshua's route into professional heavyweight boxing began with his amateur career. Representing Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games, he competed in the super-heavyweight division and reached the final against Italy's Roberto Cammarelle.

The contest finished 18-18 before Joshua was awarded victory on countback, giving him an Olympic gold medal in front of a home crowd. The result followed his silver medal at the 2011 World Amateur Championships and established him as one of Britain's leading prospects before his move into the professional ranks.

Joshua made his professional debut against Emanuele Leo at The O2 in October 2013, winning by first-round stoppage. His early professional career progressed quickly, with victories over opponents including Kevin Johnson, Gary Cornish and Dillian Whyte.

He won the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles by stopping Whyte in the seventh round in December 2015. Four months later, Joshua challenged Charles Martin for the IBF heavyweight world championship.

Joshua stopped Martin in the second round on Saturday 9th April 2016, becoming a world champion in his 16th professional contest. He successfully defended the title against Dominic Breazeale and Eric Molina before facing the most experienced opponent of his career to that point.

Wladimir Klitschko arrived at Wembley Stadium in April 2017 as a former long-reigning heavyweight champion. Joshua was knocked down in the sixth round but recovered to stop Klitschko in the 11th, adding the vacant WBA title to his IBF championship.

The victory established Joshua as a unified heavyweight champion and began a period in which he regularly competed in major stadium fights.

The defining fights

Joshua added another world championship to his collection against Joseph Parker at Principality Stadium in March 2018. Parker entered as the unbeaten WBO champion, and Joshua won by unanimous decision after completing 12 professional rounds for the first time.

The result gave Joshua the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight championships. He successfully defended those titles against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium later that year, stopping the Russian in the seventh round.

Joshua's unbeaten professional record ended in June 2019 when he faced Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz entered as a replacement opponent and recovered from an early knockdown before stopping Joshua in the seventh round.

The pair met again in Saudi Arabia that December. Joshua adopted a different approach in the rematch, using his jab and movement over 12 rounds to secure a unanimous-decision victory and regain the WBA, IBF and WBO championships.

That made Joshua a two-time unified heavyweight world champion.

After successfully defending his titles against Kubrat Pulev in December 2020, Joshua faced Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September 2021. Usyk won by unanimous decision to take Joshua's unified championships.

Their rematch took place in Saudi Arabia in August 2022. Joshua produced a competitive performance across 12 rounds, but Usyk retained the titles by split decision.

Joshua subsequently rebuilt with victories over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou. The Ngannou contest in March 2024 ended with a second-round knockout after Joshua dropped his opponent three times.

That run earned Joshua another significant heavyweight contest at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, when he challenged Daniel Dubois for the IBF championship. Dubois won by fifth-round knockout, giving Joshua the fourth defeat of his professional career.

Joshua later returned to winning form and continued competing into 2026, setting up the long-discussed meeting with Fury.

What he brings to this fight

Joshua's professional career has been closely associated with his punching power. Of his 30 victories, 27 have come inside the distance, giving him a considerably higher number of stoppage wins than points victories.

He generally operates from an orthodox stance and has frequently used a strong jab to establish range before looking to land his straight right hand. His combination punching at mid-range has also contributed to many of his stoppages, while his career has shown different approaches depending on the opponent.

The two Ruiz contests offer one example. Joshua was drawn into more frequent exchanges during their first meeting, while the rematch saw him box predominantly from distance and use movement to secure a points victory. Against Ngannou in 2024, by contrast, Joshua was able to establish his right hand early and secure the stoppage in the second round.

His experience is another part of the comparison with Fury. Joshua has completed 12 rounds on several occasions and has fought for heavyweight world titles across different stages of his career. His record includes championship fights at Wembley Stadium, Principality Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and venues in Saudi Arabia and the United States.

Fury presents a different physical challenge. At 6ft 9in, Fury is taller than Joshua and possesses a longer reach. He has also regularly changed stance and varied his approach between fighting at range and applying pressure.

Joshua, meanwhile, brings the higher number of stoppage victories. Those differences provide some of the tactical context for the contest without determining its outcome.

Their shared opponents also offer useful reference points. Both men have faced Klitschko and Usyk, while other parts of their records differ considerably. Those comparisons can help explain their respective careers, but Fury vs Joshua will be the first direct test between them.

How to see him fight in December

Anthony Joshua's next fight is against Tyson Fury at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11th December 2026.

The contest brings Joshua back to a venue where he has previously fought twice. He stopped Carlos Takam at Principality Stadium in October 2017 before returning in March 2018 to defeat Parker and add the WBO heavyweight championship to his collection.

His meeting with Fury will be the first professional contest between the two British former world champions. Previous attempts to arrange the fight date back several years, including plans for the pair to meet when they held the four major heavyweight championships between them.

The circumstances are different in 2026, but the direct comparison remains significant for followers of both fighters. Joshua and Fury have competed throughout much of the same heavyweight era without previously sharing a professional ring.

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FAQs

What is Anthony Joshua's record?

Anthony Joshua's professional boxing record currently stands at 30 wins and four defeats from 34 fights, with 27 of his victories coming by knockout or stoppage.

His four defeats have come against Andy Ruiz Jr, Oleksandr Usyk twice and Daniel Dubois. Joshua avenged his defeat to Ruiz in their immediate rematch in December 2019.

When is Anthony Joshua's next fight?

Anthony Joshua's next fight is against Tyson Fury on Friday 11th December 2026 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

It will be the first professional fight between Joshua and Fury following several previous periods of negotiations.

How many fights has Anthony Joshua had?

Joshua has had 34 professional fights, recording 30 victories and four defeats.

He made his professional debut against Emanuele Leo in October 2013 after winning Olympic gold the previous year.

How many world titles has Anthony Joshua won?

Joshua is a two-time unified heavyweight world champion and has held the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight championships during his career.

He first won the IBF title by defeating Charles Martin in April 2016. Joshua subsequently added the WBA championship against Wladimir Klitschko and the WBO belt against Joseph Parker.

After losing the championships to Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019, Joshua regained them in their December rematch to begin his second unified title reign.

Did Anthony Joshua win Olympic gold?

Yes. Joshua won super-heavyweight gold for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

He defeated defending Olympic champion Roberto Cammarelle in the final after the contest finished level at 18-18, with Joshua awarded victory on countback.

How many times has Anthony Joshua been beaten?

Joshua has been beaten four times as a professional.

Andy Ruiz Jr handed him his first defeat in June 2019, which Joshua avenged six months later. Oleksandr Usyk then defeated him twice on points in 2021 and 2022, before Daniel Dubois stopped Joshua in September 2024.

Has Anthony Joshua fought Tyson Fury before?

No. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have never previously fought each other professionally.

The two have spent much of the same period competing at the top of the heavyweight division and have previously entered negotiations to fight. Their meeting on Friday 11th December 2026 is set to be their first professional contest against one another.

Has Anthony Joshua fought at Principality Stadium before?

Yes. Joshua has fought at Principality Stadium twice.

He defeated Carlos Takam there in October 2017 before returning in March 2018 to face Joseph Parker. Joshua won the Parker contest by unanimous decision, adding the WBO heavyweight championship to his existing WBA and IBF titles.

His December meeting with Fury will therefore mark his third professional appearance at the Cardiff stadium.

Last updated: 24th September 2026

Anthony Joshua's professional record should be verified against BoxRec at publication and updated following every subsequent bout.