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Anthony Joshua abandons the UK for Dubai as the boxing star moves amid terrifying scenes in the Middle East

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4 months ago

March 10, 2026

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.

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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.”

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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.

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Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)

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3 weeks ago

July 2, 2026

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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4 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

Round bets

Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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4 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

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At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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