Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder?
Deontay Wilder is another key rival of Joshua, known for his knockout power. Their contrasting styles have led to discussions about a potential showdown, making them two of the biggest names in heavyweight boxing.
Anthony Joshua
Key numbers
- Total Fights33
- Wins29
- Wins by KO26
- Losses4
- Losses by KO2
Top honours
- Unified Heavyweight ChampionHeld the title twice between 2017 and 2021.
- Olympic Gold MedalistWon gold in the super-heavyweight division at the 2012 London Olympics.
- World Championships Silver MedalistAchieved silver in the super-heavyweight division at the 2011 World Championships.
- ABA ChampionshipsWon in 2010 and 2011.
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)Appointed in 2013 for services to boxing.
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Deontay Wilder
Key numbers
- Total Fights45
- Wins42
- Wins by KO41
- Losses3
- Draws1
Top honours
- WBC Heavyweight ChampionHeld from 2015 to 2020.
- Lineal Heavyweight ChampionRecognized as the lineal champion.