Anthony Joshua has relocated to Dubai, says uncle
The uncle of world boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Ademola Joshua has confirmed his relocation to Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE), explaining that he(Anthony) made the move months ago
Penpushing reports that the British-Nigerian boxing star made the move despite the United Arab Emirate (UAE) city coming under sustained attack from Iranian suicide drones as part of the ongoing Middle East conflict
The uncle of the former two-time world heavyweight champion, Adedamola Joshua, on the safety concerns surrounding the conflict, however, stated that Joshua’s presence in Dubai was not permanent during the current hostilities.
“He has already moved to Dubai. He doesn’t need to inform us before making such a move, but I know he has moved a while ago, talking of months back now. His staying there is on and off, and definitely, he won’t be there now,” he said.
Penpushing further reports the relocation of Joshua comes after the two-time world heavyweight champion’s change of residential status was also revealed in company filings for his £150m business empire.
The sources explained that paperwork filed for two of Joshua’s companies, Sparta Promotions Limited and 258 Investments Limited, both now list the United Arab Emirate (UAE) as his country of residence.
Penpushing also reports that Dubai is a popular destination for wealthy Britons partly due to the absence of income tax. Joshua would have been liable to pay UK tax on dividend payments of £10.1m in 2024 and £6.3m in 2023, while his company Sparta Promotions made profits of £20.4m and paid £6.65million in UK tax in 2024. Under UK tax rules, individuals who spend fewer than 16 days in the country are not considered tax residents
The boxing ring king was born in Watford, and is of Nigerian heritage through both parents, won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, and has long been a regular visitor to Dubai for training and promotional work, with his most memorable visit coming in 2017 when he sparred on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel, 700 feet above the sea.
Penpushing reports that the move of the 36-year-old boxer also follows the tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29 that claimed the lives of his friends, personal trainer Kevin Ayodele and long-time recovery therapist Sina Ghami, just 10 days after Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in six rounds in Miami.
The world boxing champion it would be recalled sustained minor injuries and has since been undergoing rehabilitation, recently sharing images of rib treatment on Snapchat, while his promoter. Eddie Hearn has said Joshua is not yet physically ready to return to training camp and is targeting a ring return in July.
Penpushing further reports that Joshua recently invested £1.2million in a 15,300 sq ft penthouse in Oman, though that property is believed to be an investment rather than a permanent base.
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