Jacob Joshua is the brother of a British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua. Anthony will face Oleksandr Usyk on August 20, 2022. Explore more about the British boxer’s personal life before his big fight on Saturday.
Usyk claimed a remarkable victory against the British boxer last September. However, after the Russia-Ukraine war, Usyk has gone through some very hard times, which has made him more determined and passionate than ever to win this match.
The two boxers will go head-to-head on Saturday night, this time in Saudi Arabia, with the Ukrainian looking to retain his WBA, WBO, and IBF belts, and claim the newly-vacant Ring Magazine title.
On the other hand, Joshua, getting completely outclassed in the previous fight against the Ukrania, is looking for a more aggressive approach and wants to establish his dominance once again in the boxing world.
Both the fighters have expressed their approach and views in their press conferences ahead of their clash on Saturday. Fans are desperate to see the two in the ring, hoping that they will get to see a classic match on Saturday.
Jacob Joshua – Anthony Joshua’s Brother Details
Jacob Joshua is best known for being the brother of the British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua.
The Joshua brothers were born in Watford, Hertfordshire, to Yeta and Robert Joshua. Their mother, Yeta, is of Nigerian descent, while their father, Robert, is of Nigerian and Irish ancestry.
Jacob and Anthony went to the same school, and they both enjoyed playing football and athletics during their school. However, both of them took different paths to succeed in their careers.
Jacob and Anthony share a very strong bond, and it has been proved on multiple occasions. Jacob has been spotted on the ring celebrating his brother’s win.
Currently, Jacob works as a real estate agent and has found enormous success in this business. He has been promoting several properties on his social media account.
Jacob Joshua’s Age: How Old Is The Brother Of Anthony Joshua?
Jacob Joshua seems to be around 26 years of age in 2022, while his brother, Anthony Joshua, is 32 years old. Anthony was born on 15 October 1989.
The 32-year-old British boxer spent his childhood in Nigeria as a boarding school student at Mayflower School in Ikenne. At 12, he moved to the United Kingdom as his parents got divorced.
The British boxer began fighting in 2007 when he was 18. Following his stellar run, he won the 2009 and 2010 Haringey Box Cup, and the senior ABA Championships in 2010, in only his 18th bout.
His domestic success earned him a spot on the GB Boxing team and later the same year he became British amateur champion at the GB Championships after defeating Amin Isa.
Explore Jacob Joshua’s Photos On Instagram
Jacob Joshua frequently shares photos on his Instagram account. He is active on the social media platform under the username @jacobmjoshua.
Mr. Jacob has garnered around 3k followers on the platform while making 58 posts. Most of his pictures are related to his personal life, and also frequently shares pictures with his brother, Anthony.
Jacob and Anthony seem quite different in their appearance due to which many followers believe that they are not biological brothers. In addition, Jacob doesn’t resemble Nigerian heredity in any sense.
However, this rumor has no truth. As their father is of Irish descent, Jacob probably inherited his father’s genes, while Anthony inherited his mother’s genes.
Jacob Joshua Is Married To His Beautiful Wife Samantha Keegan
Recently, Jacob Joshua was seen celebrating his marriage anniversary with his wife Samantha Keegan.
Jacob’s social media is filled with pictures of his beautiful girlfriend. The couple has been probably dating for the past six years, as their first social media posts dating back to 2016.
Samantha celebrated her last birthday on January 1, 2022, with Jacob. Moreover, Samantha is a law student, and she completed her master’s degree in law in 2021. The couple has been enjoying their life to the fullest. We forward our best wishes for their upcoming journey.
Jacob Joshua And Anthony Joshua’s Net Worth
Jacob Joshua and Anthony Joshua have a combined net worth of approximately $200 million in 2022.
As reported by The Mirror UK, the 32-year-old British boxer will add £100million to his pocket when fights Usyk for the second time in Saudi Arabia this Saturday.
Previously, Joshua earned his career-highest payday of £66m to reclaim his belts from Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia. This is due to the huge site deal from the Middle Eastern country.
After this fight, Joshua’s fortune may reach up to an eye-watering £215m. It currently sits around £115m, and with other sponsorships and the like, it could increase even further.
The British boxer has seen a stupendous rise in his income in recent years. In 2020, Forbes reported his income to be approximately $47 million.
Anthony is a marketing juggernaut with more than a dozen sponsors, including Under Armour, Jaguar Land Rover, Beats, Sky Sports, and Hugo Boss. Besides, his massive social media following with 17 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, contributes significantly to his earnings.