Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains grounded despite his A-list status, and maintaining a private life appears to be a priority for him, as he has even jokingly warned his future wife that she would be ‘marrying his whole family.’ However, this doesn’t mean Joshua has always been single or hasn’t had relationships. Safe to say, tabloids have had fun linking him with several attractive celebrities.

Now, as he gears up to face Jake Paul on Friday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, let’s have a quick look at his romantic relationships.

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Anthony Joshua’s dating life has often drawn tabloid attention, even as he has made it clear that he prefers to keep his personal life private. In 2014, rumors linked him to model Cara Delevingne and singer Rita Ora, fueled by public appearances and reports of friendly interactions. Joshua quickly dismissed those claims, reiterating that his focus at the time was firmly on boxing.

Similar speculation followed in 2016, when he was linked to reality TV star Chantelle Connelly, a story his representatives promptly denied. As one of boxing’s biggest names, Joshua has frequently found himself at the center of dating rumors, with even casual photographs sparking headlines. That same year, a photo of him with model Bella Hadid at an awards ceremony, combined with their social media interactions, reignited the rumor mill. Once again, Joshua shut down the speculation.

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“I haven’t actually been with any of those girls,” Joshua said at the time. “I’ve had girlfriends, but you could meet them in a local supermarket or a petrol station. It could be anywhere, and you decide where you go.”

While Anthony Joshua has been associated with many famous women, his only confirmed relationship remains with his childhood sweetheart.

Anthony Joshua’s past relationship with Nicole Osbourne and son JJ

Beyond that, none of the widely reported romances has ever been officially acknowledged. Boxer Anthony Joshua, also known as AJ, keeps his personal life largely private, but one aspect he has openly shared is his pride in being a father to his son, Joseph.

Joseph’s mother is Nicole Osbourne, a former pole-dancing instructor and Joshua’s high school sweetheart. Their relationship was on and off, and they reportedly separated around the time of Joseph’s birth in 2016. Despite the complexities of their past, AJ has remained a consistent and devoted presence in his son’s life. 

That dedication extends beyond fatherhood. Joshua has reportedly purchased a £500,000 flat in London for Nicole and Joseph, underlining his continued support and sense of responsibility as a parent. However, last year, speculation resurfaced suggesting that the Briton may be dating again.

Recent dating rumors with Kika Osunde: Is Joshua in a relationship in 2025?

In March last year, Anthony Joshua’s personal life once again drew media attention when he was linked to London-based hairdresser Kika Osunde. The pair were seen together on multiple occasions and were later photographed spending time in Dubai, including a desert safari experience. Despite the public sightings, neither ever confirmed the relationship.

Kika, an entrepreneur who runs her own salon in London, had already established a presence within British social and media circles. At present, the two do not follow each other on Instagram, although Osunde does follow one of Joshua’s fan pages.