Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxing star and former heavyweight world champion, has confirmed plans to relocate from the United Kingdom to Dubai, formally listing the emirate as his country of residence in newly filed business documents.
The 36-year-old boxer, who was born in Watford to Nigerian parents, rose to global prominence after winning a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Joshua has since become one of the most recognisable figures in professional boxing and has been honoured with both Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to sport.
The change of residence was disclosed in company filings linked to his business interests, including Sparta Promotions, part of the boxer’s estimated £150 million commercial portfolio. Under corporate regulations, company directors are required to declare their country of residence in official documentation.
Joshua’s relocation comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which have raised security concerns across parts of the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates.
Despite these tensions, Dubai continues to attract high-net-worth individuals and international celebrities, largely due to its warm climate, modern infrastructure and favourable tax policies, including the absence of personal income tax.
