Joshua’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, told The PUNCH that the fighter “has retired from boxing,” saying AJ had communicated as such to his family. There is no confirmation from Anthony Joshua himself on this matter at this time, nor from Matchroom Boxing channels.

Anthony Joshua reached a personal crossroads where he now considers retirement after the tragic death of two of his friends.

Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua was released from a Nigerian hospital New Year’s Eve and immediately paid tribute to his two trainers and close friends who were killed in the highway crash