UK Boxing
Anthony Joshua cheated death by switching places before a car crash killed his friends
UK Boxing
Anthony Joshua abandons the UK for Dubai as the boxing star moves amid terrifying scenes in the Middle East
Anthony Joshua moved to Dubai. (Photo: Getty)
Anthony Joshua has made a surprising decision to leave the UK move to Dubaidespite the ongoing US-Iran conflict affecting the United Arab Emirates. Joshua, 36, has confirmed that he intends to become a resident of the United Arab Emirates, even as the desert city faces Iranian drone attacks.
The former Watford-born heavyweight world champion of Nigerian descent represented Great Britain and won gold at the 2012 London Olympics. However, according to the website, he is currently leaving his homeland Daily Mail.
Joshua’s unexpected move was revealed in documents he filed on Friday in connection with his £150m business empire, in which he must declare his country of residence. The documents show that Joshua decided to change his residence status in the face of a military attack involving the US, Israel and Iran.
EXPRESS SPORT ON FB! Find all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page
Over the past 10 days, the United Arab Emirates has been targeted by Iran with missiles and drones, prompting more than 100,000 Britons to try to evacuate the Middle East nation and return to the UK. While the climate and amenities are the main attraction for those looking to live in Dubai, the city is preferred by the wealthy due to its lack of income tax.
Joshua would be subject to UK tax on dividend payments of £10.1m in 2024 and £6.3m in 2023. His company Sparta Promotions also reported profits of £20.396m and paid £6.65m of UK tax in 2024. Joshua’s decision coincides with the same week that Rio Ferdinand and Kate Ferdinand revealed how live in Dubai during the US-Iran conflict.
“It was a different week for me, I’m not going to lie,” former Manchester United defender Ferdinand said last Monday. “First of all, I’m in great shape this morning because the whole family went to training. A bit like during Covid, the whole family is doing things we wouldn’t normally do together. Some home learning today.
“It’s scary when you hear rockets and planes and fighter jets – I don’t know what they are – flying over us, and you hear huge bombs, and what we don’t know because we don’t know the details of where they came from. It’s telling the kids what it is and helping them get through this moment, which is significant especially as the dad of the house. You want to stay peaceful and keep everyone as peaceful as possible.”
“I have to be truthful, it was a bit of a scary situation, but at the same time, strangely enough, I felt very protected and well looked after. My studio became my bunker. We were advised to go down to the basement the first evening when the noise started and we slept down here with duvets and stuff. We operate the space wisely.”
Rio and Kate Ferdinand moved to Dubai last year. (Photo: Getty)
Kate has assured fans of her safety amid concerns over the first series of missile attacks in Dubai. She said on Instagram: “Thank you for all the messages and sorry for the silence, I didn’t want to worry you, I just couldn’t find the words. We are protected.
“The government is doing an amazing job maintaining this and despite my nerves I feel we are in very good hands. We are hoping for a calmer evening, last night was very scary. Although Cree and Shae were delighted with the place as they couldn’t believe we were all staying in the basement.”
“Thank you for all your prayers. This whole experience has been very eye-opening and I pray for everyone affected. Much love to all.”
Joshua is set to join a long list of celebrities to relocate to Dubai, with former boxer Amir Khan and Hollywood star Lindsey Lohan among others settling in Dubai.
Jarrell Miller shared his thoughts on the course of the blockbuster fight between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora.
Wilder will face Chisora on April 4 at the O2 Arena and Miller has revealed who he thinks has the advantage.
April 4 marks the 50th fight of the careers of “The Bronze Bomber” and “Del Boy,” and the loser will likely retire.
Miller spoke to Up-to-date Betting Offers and honestly admitted that the threat from Wilder has diminished in recent years.
“Deontay’s skills deteriorated when he changed coaches.
“I feel like if Wilder stuck to his name, being a wild man and fighting wild and doing wild shit, he would still be a guy who is threatening.
“But when you try to tame the beast and become a boxer, he’s not a boxer. He’s never been through boxing the conventional way, and now you’re trying to change his style. It’s not working for him.
“Style makes fights, and Chisora has a style that definitely hurts him.”
See this post on Instagram
Before his trilogy with Tyson Fury, “The Bronze Bomber” had a staggering record of 40 wins, 39 of which came by stoppage.
However, he has emerged as a different fighter in recent years, looking timid in back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang on Riyadh Season shows.
He last appeared on the field in June 2025, when he stopped Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round.
Miller continued and talked about the skills Chisora possesses that could lead him to a huge victory in what he promises will be the last fight of his career.
“Chisora is one of those guys who is so sturdy.
“He is very powerful mentally. He has a physically fit engine.
“He may look tired, but he can still fight. Deontay I can’t fight tired, not like this Chisora yes.
“So I think Chisora is in it. The best man wins, but I think Chisora will get him.”
Chisora is on a three-fight winning streak following his loss to Tyson Fury in 2022.
He went the distance in all three contests, scoring unanimous victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin in the final stoppage.
The post Jarrell Miller Boldly Predicts Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora appeared first on ProBoxing-Fans.com.
On Sunday, Jai Opetaia will make his Zuffa Boxing debut in a fight against Brandon Glanton.
Opetaia enters the fight against Glanton undefeated.
Since turning professional in 2015, the Australian has dominated with 23 stoppage victories.
His last three fights have been in his native Australia, all three of them competitions ending before the start of the ninth round.
The Australian defeated former unified cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis in 2022.
Opetaia really made his mark on the world stage with a series of victories on the season’s card in Riyad, including victories over Ellis Zorro, Briedis in the return and Jack Massey, whose team were forced to throw in the towel.
His name has also made headlines after recently signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing after years of working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.
Opetaia currently holds the IBF and Ring Magazine world cruiserweight titles.
Despite holding the IBF belt, he will not be on the line with Glanton as the pair will instead fight for the Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight crown.
Glanton comes into the competition off the back of a massive win over Marcus Browne last year in Lagos, Nigeria.
Before Browne’s victory, Glanton was outpointed by Chris Billam-Smith on the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Opetaia vs Glanton – date, place, start time and ring walks
- The pair will fight on Sunday, March 8 at the Meta APEX Arena in Las Vegas.
- Undercard fights start at 18:00 local time (Polish time) / 21:00 ET / 12:00 AEST / 2:00 GMT.
- The main event ring walks are expected to take place at 21:00 local time (PT), 12:00 ET, 05:00 GMT and 15:00 AEST.
See this post on Instagram
Opetaia vs. Glanton – how to watch
- Zuffa Boxing 04 will air on Paramount plus.
- Paramount+ subscription can be purchased from just £4.99 per month.
- You can also pre-pay for an annual subscription from £43.99 per year.
Opetaia vs. Glanton – last three fights
Obadiah
- Jai Opetaia bt Huseyin Cinkara – KO in the 8th round
- Jai Opetaia bt Claudio Squeo – KO in the 5th round
- Jai Opetaia bt David Nyika – KO in the 4th round
Glanton
- Brandon Glanton bt Marcus Browne – 6th round RTD
- Brandon Glanton lt Chris Billam-Smith – Unanimous decision
- Brandon Glanton bt Aleksei Egorov – KO in the 11th round
What the future holds @JaiOpetaia1?
“Undisputed.”
The inaugural Zuffa Boxing World Cruiserweight Boxing Championships are this Sunday! Watch LIVE MARCH 8 @ParamountPlus! #ZuffaBoxing04 pic.twitter.com/NurGYsEV4N
— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) March 2, 2026
Subtab
- Vlad Panin (23-2-0) vs. Shinard Bunch (22-3-1) – welterweight
- Adan Palma (14-0-0) vs. Pablo Rubio Jr (14-0-0) – featherweight
- Joshua Jay Juarez (14-0-0) vs. Jardae Anderson (11-1-0) – heavyweight
- Brady Ochoa (9-0-0) vs. Adrian Miguel Serrano (6-0-1) – lightweight
- Jaycob Ramos (4-1-0) vs Ethan Perez (8-0-0) – featherweight
- Emiliano Alvarado (10-0-0) vs Erick Rosado (16-4-0) – featherweight
The post Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton – how to watch it appeared first on ProBoxing-Fans.com.
Franchon Crews-Dezurn DAY AFTER LOSING to Claressa Shields
Moses Itauma chasing Mike Tyson’s record
Former PREM LEAGUE Striker Chris Iwelumo Inspired by Chris Eubank Jr & Conor Benn FIGHTS Lee Trundle
-
Opinions & Features1 year agoPacquiao vs marquez competition: History of violence
-
MMA1 year agoDmitry Menshikov statement in the February fight
-
Results1 year agoStephen Fulton Jr. becomes world champion in two weight by means of a decision
-
Results1 year agoKeyshawn Davis Ko’s Berinchyk, when Xander Zayas moves to 21-0
-
Video1 year agoFrank Warren on Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin – ‘I THOUGHT OTTO WOULD GIVE DEREK PROBLEMS!’
-
Analysis11 months agoRobert Garcia discusses the debate on the greatest Mexican warrior in history
-
Video1 year ago‘DEREK CHISORA RETIRE TONIGHT!’ – Anthony Yarde PLEADS for retirement after WALLIN
-
Results1 year agoLive: Catterall vs Barboza results and results card