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Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reached a crucial moment in his career.
Following his win over Jermaine Franklin in April, Joshua is now set to face Dillian Whyte for a second time on August 12 live on DAZN.
Joshua received some criticism for what was a tame performance against Franklin, and now fans will be hoping the fact he is facing a rival will bring out a more aggressive gameplan from Joshua who will want to send a message and show that he is still a dangerous force in the heavyweight division.
In addition to settling this long running rivalry, there is also the added incentive of a December meeting with Deontay Wilder which has been heavily rumoured for Joshua, therefore a win is imperative for the Olympic gold medalist.
DAZN gives an overview of Joshua's career ahead of this huge rematch below.
Career record an fight results
Anthony Joshua boasts a 24-3 professional record with 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Titles |
| Apr. 1 2023 | Jermaine Franklin | W-UD | |
| Aug. 20 2022 | Oleksandr Usyk | L-SD | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Sep. 25 2021 | Oleksandr Usyk | L-UD | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Dec. 12 2020 | Kubrat Pulev | W-KO 9/12 | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Dec. 7 2019 | Andy Ruiz | W-UD | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Jun. 1 2019 | Andy Ruiz | L-TKO 7/12 | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Sep. 22 2018 | Alexander Povetkin | W-TKO 7/12 | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Mar. 31 2018 | Joseph Parker | W-UD | IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles |
| Oct. 28 2017 | Carlos Takam | W-TKO 10/12 | IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles |
| Apr. 29 2017 | Wladimir Klitschko | W-TKO 11/12 | IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles |
| Dec. 10 2016 | Eric Molina | W-TKO 3/12 | IBF world heavyweight title |
| Jun. 6 2016 | Dominic Brezeale | W-TKO 7/12 | IBF world heavyweight title |
| Apr. 9 2016 | Charles Martin | W-KO 2/12 | IBF world heavyweight title |
| Dec. 12 2015 | Dillian Whyte | W-TKO 7/12 | British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles |
| Sep. 12 2015 | Gary Cornish | W-TKO 1/12 | Commonwealth heavyweight title |
| May. 30 2015 | Kevin Johnson | W-TKO 2/10 | N/A |
| May. 9 2015 | Raphael Zumbano | W-TKO 2/8 | N/A |
| Apr. 4 2015 | Jason Gavern | W-KO 3/8 | N/A |
| Nov. 22 2014 | Michael Sprott | W-TKO 1/10 | N/A |
| Oct. 11 2014 | Denis Bakhtov | W-TKO 2/10 | N/A |
| Sep. 13 2014 | Konstantin Airich | W-TKO 3/8 | N/A |
| Jul. 12 2014 | Matt Skelton | W-TKO 2/6 | N/A |
| May. 31 2014 | Matt Legg | W-KO 1/6 | N/A |
| Mar. 1 2014 | Hector Alfredo Avila | W-KO 1/6 | N/A |
| Feb. 1 2014 | Dorian Darch | W-TKO 2/6 | N/A |
| Nov. 14 2013 | Hrvoje Kisicek | W-TKO 2/6 | N/A |
| Oct. 26 2013 | Paul Butlin | W-TKO 2/6 | N/A |
| Oct. 5 2013 | Emanuele Leo | W-TKO 1/6 | N/A |
Notable career highlights
Anthony Joshua becomes a two-time champion: December 12, 2019
After losing his IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz six months prior, Anthony Joshua went straight back into a rematch with the Mexican in Saudi Arabia.
Taking advantage of an overweight Ruiz, Joshua's superior movement tired out his opponent who somehow managed to last the full 12 rounds and saw the Brit declared the winner on points in what was a dominant performance.
Anthony Joshua stops Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight thriller: April 29, 2017
The fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles was a passing of the torch moment in the heavyweight division.
Klitshcko was hoping to have one last ride in the heavyweight division as champion, while Joshua looked to cement himself as the main man in the sport's most glamorous division, and what transpired in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium was nothing short of a classic.
Joshua started off strong and floored his opponent in the fifth round, but then it looked as if he was on the brink of his first defeat as a professional when he was knocked down by Klitschko in the sixth, but Joshua managed to rise up and unleash a relentless onslaught.
Come the penultimate round of this 12-round contest, Joshua's left uppercut rocked Klitschko who found himself on the canvas once more, and despite answering the referee's count, the Ukrainian was sent crashing to the ring once more as a result of a barrage from the British star and prompted the referee David Fields to stop the fight.
Anthony Joshua wins his first world heavyweight title: April 9, 2016
Charles Martin may have been the defending IBF world heavyweight champion going into this clash with Anthony Joshua at London's O2 Arena, but the gulf in class and ability was clear to see on fight night.
From the opening bell, Joshua had Martin on the back foot and was finding success with his right hand. Then come the second round Joshua landed and knocked down his opponent within the opening 60 seconds.
Martin managed to just about answer the referee's count, but was then immediately back on the canvas after another explosive Joshua right hand which brought the fight to a close and saw Joshua fulfil his destiny.
Joshua vs. Whyte 2 fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 12
- Time: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Joshua vs. Whyte 2 on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
For DAZN subscribers in the UK and Ireland, the fight will be available on DAZN PPV and will cost £26.99 via DAZN.com. Prices may vary on other providers.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
| Google Chromecast | XBox Series X | S | |
| Hisense | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic, Samsung and Sony Smart TV | ||
| Philips, Roku | ||
| Vestel | ||
| Vizio |
Where is the Joshua vs. Whyte 2 fight?
The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London.
When do tickets go on-sale for Joshua vs. Whyte 2?
General sale tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and AXS from 9 a.m. BST on Monday, July 10.
Anthony Joshua record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: October 15, 1989
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 82"
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 25-3 (22 KOs)
Dillian Whyte record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: April 11, 1988
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 78"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 29-3 (19 KOs)
Joshua vs. Whyte fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte; Heavyweight
- Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong; Heavyweight