Anthony Joshua becomes Britain’s second reigning world heavyweight champion

Q.  Anthony Joshua has become the _______ British reigning world heavyweight champion when he captured the first title in his 16th professional fight?
- Published on 11 Apr 16

a. Third
b. Second
c. First
d. Fourth

ANSWER: Second
 
Joshua became the second reigning world heavyweight champion from Britain when he knocked out Charles Martin in the second round at 02 Arena on 9th April, 2016. Anthony Joshua is a 2012 Olympic gold medallist who captured his first world title in what is only his 16th professional fight.
  • Joshua turned pro in October 2013
  • He was the fifth quickest heavyweight to win the world title and the second reigning heavyweight champion from Britain along with Tyson Fury who holds the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organisation belts

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