British boxing champion Anthony Joshua (36) has settled the debate about his personal future by deciding to move to live permanently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This decision ends years of living in the United Kingdom. According to reports from world publications like Daily Mail and The Mirror, official confirmation came through Joshua's corporate records on March 7, 2026, when the boxer updated his official data, listing the United Arab Emirates as his permanent place of residence instead of Britain. Reports indicate that the 'tax system' was one of the main drivers for this move, as Joshua paid hefty taxes in the UK amounting to around 11 million pounds sterling in the last year alone. Meanwhile, living in Dubai gives him the advantage of being exempt from income tax on his global earnings. On a humanitarian level, those close to the champion confirmed that the move represents a 'new beginning' and an escape from painful memories. This came after he lost two of his close friends in a tragic car accident in Nigeria in late 2025, which prompted him to seek a stable and safe environment for training and living.
