Anthony Joshua leaves UK to live in Dubai

Anthony Joshua is relocating from the UK to Dubai, with reports as of March 10, 2026, confirming his move to become a resident of the UAE.

The former heavyweight champion, 36, is making this move despite security concerns in the region.

Reports suggest the decision is driven by lifestyle, tax benefits, and training convenience.

The former heavyweight champion, who was born in Watford of Nigerian heritage, represented Great Britian and won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, but he is now leaving his home nation, according to the Daily Mail.

The surprise move by Joshua is revealed in the paperwork he filed on Friday for his £150m business empire in which he is required to state which country he lives in.

UAE have been targeted by Iran with missiles and drones across the last 10 days to two weeks, which has seen more than 100,000 Britons attempt to flee the Middle East nation and move back home to the UK.