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2× Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on boxing, business and balance

Posted by on 13 November 2025
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Beyond the ring, Anthony Joshua OBE, 2X Heavyweight champion of the world, Investor & Philanthropist, has built a thoughtful approach to investing, legacy, and personal growth. At SuperReturn Europe, AJ breaks down the mindset that drives both his boxing and his business life.

Key takeaways

  • Self-investment comes first: Mindset, discipline, time and energy. Risk should be strategic, not reckless, in both boxing and business.
  • His investment model:
    • Boxing - stable income
    • Real estate - recurring yield
    • Private equity - long-term upside
  • AJ is moving from grassroots investing to partnering with reputable firms with proven track records. Legacy matters: his “Clean Hearts Community” pioneers accessible, grassroots philanthropy.
  • AJ’s philosophy of discipline, humility and long-term thinking mirrors the core principles of the private-capital world. A rare conversation that bridges elite sport, business, and personal development.

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