Anthony Joshua’s Girlfriend: The Private Life of Britain’s Boxing Champion

A Champion’s Private Romance

British boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has long captivated fans with his powerful performances in the ring, but his personal life remains shrouded in mystery. As the former heavyweight champion enters his bout with Jake Paul with an official relationship status of ‘single’, curiosity about his romantic life continues to grow. Despite his A-list status, Joshua has consistently maintained his preference for privacy when it comes to dating.

Current Relationship Status

Joshua has always preferred to keep his romantic life private, though recent rumours have sparked interest among fans. Joshua has been linked to Kika Osunde, a London-based hairdresser and entrepreneur, with the pair spotted together during a trip to Dubai, where they were seen quad biking in the desert. Additionally, he is linked with Moroccan model and lifestyle influencer Samia Slimani, with dating rumours beginning when they shared pictures on Instagram during Joshua’s visit to Morocco. However, neither relationship has been publicly confirmed.

Nicole Osbourne: The Mother of His Child

The most significant relationship in Joshua’s life involves Nicole Osbourne, a former pole dancing instructor and Joshua’s high school sweetheart. He has a son, Joseph ‘JJ’ Joshua, born in 2015 with dance teacher Nicole Osbourne, though he has never been photographed in public with Nicole. They are no longer together, but Joshua and Osbourne have co-parented JJ, keeping their family life relatively private.

A History of Celebrity Rumours

Joshua has been ‘linked’ to some big stars throughout the years, such as Bella Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Maya Jama. Despite speculation linking him to celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Bella Hadid, Joshua has maintained he is single. In a candid 2023 interview with documentarian Louis Theroux, Joshua stated, ‘I’ve had girlfriends. I could meet them in the local supermarket or at the petrol station, anywhere,’ also saying that he didn’t have a girlfriend at the time.

Boxing Comes First

Joshua has consistently made it clear that his primary focus remains on boxing, stating that while he does enjoy mingling, boxing will always come first. Talking about fully concentrating on boxing, ‘AJ’ admitted that not everyone thought he was making the right call, saying ‘my time training means there is not much time for girlfriends either’. For now, the heavyweight champion’s greatest commitment remains to his career and his role as a devoted father.