TODAY Anthony Joshua celebrate his 36th birthday and you can bet that if a bash is held in his honour it would not be short on style, celebrities or spectacle.
Let’s forget the balloons, cake and “isn’t that Naomi Campbell?” for a moment. Imagine the fine dining and beverages on offer, but the feast is paired with one of his greatest wins. A celebration of a 12-year career that’s given us plenty to enjoy and savour.
So, raise a glass. Dinner is served.
Champagne reception – Dillian Whyte (December 12, 2015)
The night begins with a bang and a bit of bite.
Joshua’s domestic grudge match with Dillian Whyte was all fizz and fire, the kind of fight that made you realise the man from Watford wasn’t just a polite Olympian anymore. The tension was vintage, the knockout was explosive, and the crowd were already on their feet before the first course had even arrived.
A perfect sparkling opener. Brash, bubbling and unforgettable.
Hors d’Oeuvres – Charles Martin (April 9, 2016)
Small bites, big statement.
Joshua’s first world title win was clean, sharp and over before you’d finished your canapés. Charles Martin talked the talk, but Joshua devoured him in two rounds. All precision and poise.
The hors d’oeuvres course: neat, efficient, and gone in a flash.
Starter – Wladimir Klitschko (April 29, 2017)
Now we’re really eating.
The atmosphere at Wembley that April night was electric. A dish served with drama, danger and a healthy dose of history. Knockdowns traded, hearts tested, and Joshua rising from the canvas to claim the most memorable victory of his career.
The kind of starter that becomes the main event all on its own.
Main Course – Andy Ruiz Jr II (December 7, 2019)
The rematch in Saudi Arabia was the mature dish with less spice, more substance.
Gone were the reckless combinations of old; in their place, a controlled, patient and perfectly seasoned performance. Joshua boxed smart, rebuilt his reputation and reclaimed his titles.
This was the meal’s centrepiece — measured, satisfying, and proof that AJ could cook up a new recipe when the old one went wrong.
Dessert – Francis Ngannou (March 8, 2024)
After all the courses and all the questions, Joshua’s demolition of Ngannou was the sweet reminder of what made fans latch on to him in the first place.
A devastating right hand, a touch of showmanship, and a smile that said he’d rediscovered the taste for destruction.
The perfect sugary finish to the evening. Indulgent, crowd-pleasing and just a little bit decadent.
The final toast
As the plates are cleared and the music fades, Joshua’s feast of a career may have a few more courses to come.
He’s been bold, bruised, and brilliant. Whatever is next on the menu, people will be hungry for it.
