Anthony Joshua has reportedly changed his permanent residence to the United Arab Emirates despite the ongoing war The heavyweight boxer joins a list of British celebrities and dignitaries, who have relocated to the Middle East in recent years Joshua is still recuperating after a ghastly motor accident in Nigeria in December, which claimed the lives of his friends Anthony Joshua has reportedly relocated to the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing war in the Middle East since February 28, 2026.
US and Israel began a joint military operation in Iran, launching a series of airstrikes across the country, one of which eliminated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Anthony Joshua relocates to Dubai despite ongoing war. Photo by Francois Nel.
Source: Getty Images Iran retaliated with multiple missiles and drones launched at Israel and US targets in the Middle East, striking military bases, infrastructures and some civilian targets.
These retaliatory strikes have led many to flee the region when opportunity avails, as most airspaces were shot down during the first few days.
According to Daily Mail, two-time heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has moved his permanent residence away from London to the United Arab Emirates.
This was revealed in a document he filed for his £150 million business, during which he legally declared the Middle Eastern country as his residence.
AJ has a £1.2 million property in Oman, but this is believed to be an asset and not his residence, but it further confirms that he is moving to the Middle East.
He joins a growing list of British celebrities who are deserting England and moving to the Middle East. Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has also relocated his family.
Joshua is still recovering from the shock of losing his friends and trainers Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami during a ghastly car accident in Nigeria in December.
There were rumours he would retire from boxing after the traumatic experience, but it was debunked and he is gradually working his way back to full fitness, having last fought in December, beating Jake Paul in a Netflix exhibition fight.
Anthony Joshua during his last fight against Jake Paul. Photo by Giorgio Viera.
Source: Getty Images Joshua shows loyalty to Eddie Hearn Anthony Joshua has worked with Eddie Hearn since the beginning of his career, but recently had an offer to leave his promoter, but he declined.
Hearn, who did not disclose the promoter, revealed this during a recent interview on the Ariel Helwani show.
“He won’t mind me saying it, but AJ had an approach around the back, a couple of weeks ago. Do you know how quickly he sent me the message, the screenshot? Seconds. ‘Let me know what you wanna reply.’ Hearn said. “And it’s like, we’re a team. ‘Til the wheels come off, we are a team, and I’ve got your back always. And that’s just how it is.” Joshua reacts after $92 million win Legit.ng previously reported that Anthony Joshua reacted after he pocketed $92 million after defeating Jake Paul in a Netflix exhibition fight in Miami.
The British-Nigerian boxer praised his American opponent for making a good account of himself and admitted that he does not care about legacy at this point.
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