This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
Anthony Joshua, the world heavyweight champion, has been a household name for years, but despite his success and fame, he has struggled to find love and balance his boxing career.
At 30 years old, Joshua has opened up about his difficulties in the dating department, admitting that being so focused on his ventures inside the ring has made it tough to find someone he can grow with.
He told The Sun in an interview, 'I think you can date and still be a successful sportsman but it's hard to find a balance and I would have to compromise – which I've not felt able to do.'
Joshua also shared his thoughts on finding a partner who understands fame, saying, 'Maybe I need to get off the estate and start going to celebrity parties – maybe do something different.' He hopes to meet someone who is down-to-earth, family-orientated, and can call his mum their second mum.
Despite his wealth and prestige, Joshua still lives in the same house and prides himself on being humble. However, he is aware that he might have to do more mixing with celebrities in the future.
