Anthony Joshua paid roughly £11 million in UK taxes over the past 12 months, securing the 100th position on the Sunday Times UK Tax List. The former heavyweight champion earned £68.5 million from his sole bout last year—a knockout victory over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Florida in December. Taxes consumed nearly half that amount, including £25.6 million to the US Internal Revenue Service and more than £5.5 million to UK authorities. Florida imposes no state income tax, but federal rates applied since the fight occurred on US soil.
Boxer’s Net Worth and Commercial Success
With a net worth nearing £200 million and multiple high-value sponsorships, Joshua faces pivotal choices about his boxing career.
Tragic Car Crash Influences Future Plans
Joshua weighs a ring comeback against retirement following a devastating car accident in Nigeria on December 29. He was a passenger when two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, lost their lives. In his first public video after the incident, Joshua fought back tears while honoring his “brothers” and “lieutenants.”
He stated: “I understand what they wanted to do for their families, so what my goal is, is to continue to help them achieve their goals. I know in my corner of the world, I know what I’ll be doing. I know what we’ll be doing to continue… I don’t want to say their legacy, because I had a lot of those questions about legacy during my fight in Miami. It ain’t about legacy, it’s just about doing what is right and I know I am going to do what is right by them. I know what I have got to do. I’m going to do what is right by them, do what is right by their family and it is about what is important.”
Potential Comeback Timeline
Prior to the crash, Joshua trained for a warm-up fight ahead of a potential showdown with British rival Tyson Fury, who meets Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. Promoter Eddie Hearn anticipates Joshua’s return but emphasizes it will occur “when the time is right,” with no near-term negotiations.
Premier League Stars on Tax List
The Sunday Times UK Tax List ranks two Premier League players in the top 100: Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, who paid £17 million, and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, contributing £14.5 million.
