Meet Anthony Joshua's Parents: Yeta and Robert Unveiled!

Table of Contents

• Anthony Joshua's Parents
• Who is Anthony Joshua’s Mother Yeta?
• Who is Anthony Joshua’s Father Robert?
• Does Anthony Joshua Still Live with His Parents?
• Does Anthony Joshua Have a Partner?
• Does Anthony Joshua Have Any Siblings?

Despite his rise to fame, Anthony Joshua has remained grounded and continues to prioritize his family, even mentioning that he still resides with his parents.

Here, we explore the lives of the boxing icon's parents.

Anthony Joshua is the son of Yeta Odusanya and Robert JoshuaCredit: Twitter / Anthony Joshua

Who is Anthony Joshua’s Mother Yeta?

Yeta was born on October 15, 1989, in Nigeria, to parents Yeta Odusanya and Robert Joshua.

Joshua’s mother, Yeta, hails from Nigeria, while his father, Robert, has both Nigerian and Irish heritage.

Yeta, a former social worker, separated from Robert when Joshua was still in primary school.

The proud mother is known to be a significant influence in the boxer’s life, encouraging him to remain humble.

Joshua, who will be fighting soon, purchased a home for Yeta, where he spent part of his teenage years.

He bought the property for £175,000 following his achievements in 2013.

In 2022, Joshua opened up about his relationship with his beloved mother after a significant event.

At that time, Joshua stated: “When the call came, there was no hesitation. My mum has been there for me through thick and thin, always supporting me; she is my number one.

“She has been there during both the good times and the bad. The older I get, the more I realize how vital parents are, so it’s essential to respect and support them.

“So, I am leaving my deck chair and heading back to Watford.

“I don’t think there’s anyone else on the planet who could convince me to put my swim shorts away and return to the rain. The beach volleyball will have to wait.”

Who is Anthony Joshua’s Father Robert?

Following his parents' separation when he was 12, Joshua maintained a close relationship with his father, Robert, who has often been seen supporting him ringside.

In 2019, Robert was left furious after his son was unexpectedly defeated by a 25-1 underdog.

After the loss, footage captured Joshua intervening to calm his father down in the ring.

Joshua has previously credited his father as the source of his fighting spirit.

He remarked: “Definitely my dad. They called him ‘Big Josh’ or ‘Big Guy.’ He supported the entire family. Even when times are tough, you just keep pushing through.”

Joshua’s upcoming fight is against a notable opponent.

The match will take place at the Kaseya Centre in Miami at 10:30 PM on Friday, December 19.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off before their upcoming matchCredit: AP

The fight will be available for live streaming on Netflix in the UK at 3:30 AM on Saturday, December 20.

Does Anthony Joshua Still Live with His Parents?

The straightforward answer is yes – the former heavyweight champion revealed that he has not yet moved out of his family home, despite being 34 years old.

He told the BBC in November: “I still live with my mum.

“In our culture, we grow up in our own family home, and we support our parents.

“Why would I move out and leave my mum alone for some girl? Family is the most important thing.

“When a girl gets with me, she’s not just marrying me; she’s marrying my family.”

Does Anthony Joshua Have a Partner?

AJ was previously in a relationship with the mother of his child, whom he met at school.

“She’s an amazing woman, you know,” Joshua told Theroux.

“We got together in 2005 when we were about 15 or 16 years old – I have immense respect for her.”

However, he has been single in recent years, stating that he wants to focus on boxing.

Joshua explained: “With boxing, I didn’t want to commit because I didn’t want to be training and then arguing with my partner, which would distract me from the game.

“So I decided to keep my focus where it needs to be. I’ve seen both good and bad relationships.”

Does Anthony Joshua Have Any Siblings?

In 2018, Joshua shared a photo featuring his mother and siblings.

The image depicted Anthony with his mother, Yeta, and his two sisters, Janet and Loretta.

Joshua captioned it: “Before fame was a thing, we used to dance and sing. It was family above everything.”

In 2022, he struck up a conversation with his server, who knew his sister, Nikita.

Unlike their brother, Joshua’s siblings have largely stayed out of the public eye, and consequently, not much