Boxing heavyweight Anthony Joshua has revealed he is considering a potential future fight in MMA while providing an update on his retirement timeline. Joshua's comments suggest his competitive career may not be confined to the boxing ring.
Anthony Joshua has opened the door to a potential MMA debut, revealing in recent comments that his competitive future may extend beyond the boxing ring and that retirement is not yet imminent.
Joshua, 36, is one of the most recognizable names in combat sports, though his record in mixed martial arts stands at zero fights. The British heavyweight, who stands six-foot-six with an 82-inch reach, trains out of Boxing Works and has represented Team GB throughout his career. His imposing physical frame — 198 centimeters tall with a 208-centimeter reach — would translate naturally to the MMA heavyweight division on paper, though his experience base remains entirely in boxing.
The orthodox-stance knockout artist addressed his retirement timeline in recent remarks, signaling that he does not view his fighting career as finished. His comments specifically referenced MMA as a possible avenue, suggesting he has given genuine thought to a crossover rather than a clean exit from combat sports.
Why it matters
- A Joshua MMA debut would represent one of the highest-profile boxing-to-MMA crossovers in the sport's history
- His physical attributes — elite height and reach for heavyweight — would make him an immediate presence in any promotion willing to sign him
- The move, if it materializes, raises questions about competitive matchmaking given his lack of MMA experience at 36 years old
- No specific promotion, opponent, or timeline has been confirmed alongside his comments
Joshua currently carries no professional MMA record, meaning any transition would begin from scratch against opponents with established grappling and cage experience. Whether his comments represent serious intent or a more casual acknowledgment of interest remains to be seen, but the 36-year-old has made clear his days in elite combat sports are not necessarily behind him.
