As the current leading heavyweight puncher, Anthony Joshua has experienced many ups and downs, experienced, both above the ring and in daily life. Joshua has tattoos, but his tattoos are relatively small and have a symbolic significance than to beautify.
So what does the tattoos on Anthony Joshua mean?
1. Lion and night forest
After the defeat of Ruiz, Anthony Joshua went to Southgate SG Tattoo, thanks to the boss Victor Tsyhanou tattooed him a lion and the forest on the middle of the left hand.
Tsyhanou shared that the original purpose of this tattoo was to cover the scars in Joshua's hand, but the tattoo artist still retained a large bottle and turned it into a moon hanging on the forest. Also according to Tsyhanou, Joshua wanted to tattoo a female lion and a lion on the next finger but could not do it.
2. UK icon
Right below the neck, the hollow between the shoulder blades, Anthony Joshua tattooed the lion symbol of England team GB.
This is the tattoo that Joshua made after winning gold medals at the London Olympic Games in 2012. He won a very impressive point against the opponent of Italian Roberto Cammarelle in the final.
“It is a symbol of my journey at the Olympic Games with the help of everyone in the team,” Anthony Joshua shared on the BBC.
“This glory is not only a gold medal, it also marks an unforgettable life and I am extremely proud to hold it on my neck.”
3. The words “Wisdom”
Anthony Joshua said as a boxer, he always had to keep the spirit of learning, so “Wisdom” – wisdom – plays a very important role. That is also the reason Joshua tattooed the words “Wisdom” on the right shoulder.
“I always seek wisdom and knowledge,” AJ said he made this tattoo before the match against Wladimir Klitschko. “I always keep in mind that I need to learn more, so this tattoo is present to remind me that I'm far from the last point.”
4. African continent
The African continental tattoo is located just below the words “Wisdom” on the right shoulder of Anthony Joshua.
This homeland plays an important role in the heart of the boxing champion. Joshua's mother, Yeta Odusanya, from Nigeria, while Joshua's father, Robert, shared Nigeria and Ireland blood.
“This tattoo reminds me of the source of my blood in my family, of my family,” Anthony Joshua said.
“Moreover, the combination of this tattoo with the words” Wisdom “is very meaningful. That's why I put them side by side.”