ANTHONY JOSHUA’s social feeds pay homage to a magical lifestyle, featuring snaps of exotic holidays on private jets, custom-made motors and fancy watches.
But despite being worth hundreds of millions and living a life of luxury, the British star still remains true to his mantra of staying humble.
Frugal Anthony Joshua has amassed an astonishing wealth believed to be over £200mCredit: Instagram, @anthony_joshua
That gives Joshua the opportunity to live a lavish lifestyle and enjoy trips to the world’s most glam hotspotsCredit: Instagram
Despite his mega net worth, Joshua has been said to live, as his mantra says, a humble life
He rarely discusses his wealth, dodging the question in an interview with Louis Theroux in 2023.
The 6ft 6in heavyweight banks a lot of his money, only splashing out on treats for his family, rarely on himself.
A shrewd operator, he boasts an impressive property investment portfolio, owning commercial buildings in Mayfair and Bond Street.
However, his right-hand man and marketing manager, Freddie Cunningham, once said that despite having “a lot of money,” Joshua “doesn’t live the life that he could.”
“From the outside, it probably looks like he does. He’s seen in private jets, wearing expensive watches, and driving around in nice cars,” he told Business Insider in an interview in 2017.
“But the jets are all sponsored. We’ve never paid for a private jet, or a helicopter, in our life. He gets a signature car from Land Rover.
“He’s not spending that money. He’s accumulating money.
“He’s living a lifestyle that probably everyone wants him to live, or see him live, but he’s doing it in a smart way. Tactful.”
A free £45million private jet
AJ is sponsored by US sportswear giant Under Armour – who provide him with a private jet, as well as paying him a seven-figure salary.
Showing the interior of the £45million black G550 ahead of his trip to the States to face Ruiz for the first time, AJ said: “These type of things aren’t ordinary, in my daily life and in many other people’s daily lives, so it’s a blessing.
“However, my view is even though I enjoy it and the door has been opened for me, I can’t forget to open the door for people who have come with me and the people who aren’t in a position to enjoy this type of luxury.
“I never get too lost in the source and get carried away with these types of things.”
The company also provide the former world heavyweight champion with his in-ring attire and training wear, including all tracksuits and trainers.
Anthony also has free use of a helicopter, provided to him by Beats by Dre, who he’s been the face of since 2017.
As a 17-year-old, Joshua’s first car was a Vauxhall Astra, which he saved up £1,500 to buy and claimed it was a “stable, sturdy car.”
Now, thanks to his partnership with Jaguar Land Rover – which is rumoured to be worth £790,000 a year – AJ rolls round London in his choice of a fleet of luxury wheels, including a customised white Jaguar XJR, worth £93,000.
His favourite motor is a customised Range Rover Dynamic, which he says “looks very professional and sets a standard” worth £150,000.
While, he once tried to buy a £600,000 stunning Rolls-Royce Phantom stretch limo, after he was taken for a ride in it in 2016.
AJ hired the amazing motor when he attended an event in Staffordshire.
And he was so impressed, he reportedly asked John Smith, the owner of Phantom Limo Hire, if he would sell it to him.
Joshua also shared a snap on Instagram posing with the limo.
He captioned the photo: “Work… That’s all a brother’s working with.”
AJ was a former IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion after losing the belts to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
AJ has a deal with Jaguar Land Rover, who gave him a stunning Dynamic model Range Rover worth £150k
Boxing heavyweight AJ proudly shows off his motors on InstagramCredit: Instagram, @anthony_Joshua
AJ was enamoured by a £600k Rolls-Royce limo he hired
Free trips to Dubai, Miami and Jamaica
When he isn’t sparring, AJ enjoys exotic holidays with his family and friends, with his Instagram showing him glam locations like Dubai, Jamaica and Miami.
Some of these trips are sponsored by countries and resorts who want the privilege of having the sporting icon spotted hitting their hottest tourist spots.
Cunningham said: “We have a partnership with Dubai Tourism and they really like him and get his philosophy on life, his morals, everything.
“He resonates with that territory. They want to bring boxing there. Hopefully we can do something there.”
Anthony has also stayed at the Nobu Miami Beach Private Villa, which costs £5,000 per night and the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, where luxury villas are rented out for £4,000 a week.
Away from the ring, AJ lives a jet-set life and travels consistently around the globe
Anthony travels on a £45million private jet provided by Under ArmourCredit: Instagram, @anthony_Joshua
AJ takes a ride on the XLine zipline in Dubai as he enjoys living the fun lifeCredit: Instagram @Anthony_Joshua
Dubai is one of AJ’s favourite destinations and he has a deal with the tourism boardA free watch worth more than a house
Anthony came from humble beginnings on a council estate in Watford.
He now says he knows the value of the money he’s made.
“Don’t save what is left after spending, spend what is left after saving,” was the advice he gave his Instagram followers.
But despite keeping his purse strings shut, he still wears jewellery and clothes worth thousands.
He was gifted a £350,000 watch worth more than the average house, thanks to his partnership with luxury jewellers Audemars Piguet.
In another social media post, he shared a snap of a Marvel-themed time piece worth £120,000.
Watch collector AJ has a stunning £350,000 Audemars Piguet watch seen here
AJ also showed a £120k timepiece that was inspired by Marvel superhero Black PantherProperty portfolio
Playing real-life Monopoly, Joshua has bought commercial buildings in Mayfair and Bond Street – the latter for a whopping £25million.
