Anthony Joshua receives OBE (Officers of the Order of the British Empire )title World’s Heavy weight Champion of Nigerian roots, Anthon...
World’s Heavy weight Champion of Nigerian roots, Anthony Joshua has become an OBE (Officers of the Order of the British Empire ) upon receipt of the title earlier today, is elated by the news
His fans have since flooded his page with congratulatory messages over the well deserved title/belt
The Sky Sports Ambassador who currently holds WBA, IBF and WBO titles after winning his March unification clash with Joseph Parker has added another feather to his cap and was honoured for his services to boxing.
While Wilder or Alexandra prepare to strip him off the belt sooner or lady, this is the latest accolade for the 28-year-old Joshua, who was rewarded with an MBE in 2013 after claiming an Olympic gold medal at the London 2012 Games.
Joshua hopes to face WBC champion Deontay Wilder, with all the major belts at stake, but admits negotiations must remain ‘realistic’.
A WBA mandatory title defence against Alexander Povetkin could firstly take place in September, if the Wilder fight cannot be agreed for this year.
