Anthony Joshua Hints at Retirement, Says 2025 Could Mark Final Year in Boxing

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has suggested that 2025 could be his final year as a professional fighter, revealing that his last bout may come before the year ends.

The 35-year-old made the statement during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, where he reflected on his career and paid tribute to Matchroom Boxing, the promotional company he has been signed with for the past 12 years.

“Shout out to Matchroom Boxing for all you have done for me and continue to do for me,” Joshua said. “Twelve years ago, I signed with you and 12 years later I will throw my last punch with you.”

He added, “Royalty and loyalty is a perfect match for the greater good. A toast to another 100 years of Matchroom Boxing. And to finish on this… If I could start from scratch, I wouldn’t change s***.”

Joshua, who turned professional in 2013, last stepped into the ring in September 2024, where he suffered a fifth-round knockout loss to fellow Briton Daniel Dubois. He is expected to fight again before the end of 2025.

A former Olympic gold medallist at the London 2012 Games, Joshua has enjoyed a distinguished career in both amateur and professional boxing, becoming a world heavyweight champion and a central figure in the sport’s global resurgence.

His long-standing partnership with promoter Eddie Hearn began shortly after his Olympic triumph, shaping a decade-long run that helped redefine modern boxing.