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Anthony Joshua, the 34-year-old heavyweight boxing champion, has opened up about his love life and revealed that he still lives with his mother, Yeta Odusanya.
In an interview with The Sun, Joshua said that he is not in a hurry to settle down and that he is happy to live with his mum.
He also said that any future girlfriend will have to accept his family and his way of life.
Joshua, who fought Robert Helenius in August and is looking for his next bout before 2024, went back into his mother's two-bedroom ex-council flat in 2017 after earning an estimated £15 million from defeating Wladimir Klitschko.
The British boxer revealed his close relationship with his family and warned future girlfriends they would need to compete with his mum, Yeta Odusanya.
"I still live with my mum," Joshua said. "Why would I leave my mum for some girl? I'm happy living at home. My mum looks after me well.
"'Why am I going to move out and leave my mum by herself for some girl? Family is the most important thing."
"Any future girlfriend will have to accept my family and my way of life. I'm not going to change for anyone. I'm happy with who I am and what I've got."
Anthony Joshua's remarks in a discussion with Louis Theroux (right) to discuss his family life and career.
Is Anthony Joshua in a relationship?
The boxing star, who is not in a public relationship, said that he likes to keep his personal life private because he cannot live up to what people expect of him.
In the past, Joshua and his child's mother, former classmate Nicole Osbourne, had an intermittent romantic relationship.
Per the Daily Mail, the heavyweight fighter once called Laura Woods his 'dream date' in a flirty interview. Laura Woods, however, now dates former Love Island star Adam Collard.
Reactions to Joshua's comments
A debate has ensued regarding whether it is typical for a 34-year-old man to continue living with his mother in light of Joshua's remarks.
This may be seen as entirely natural by some, while others may interpret it as a sign that Joshua is not yet ready to settle down.
Joshua has stated categorically that he is content with his current living arrangements, regardless of what others may think.
Also, he makes it clear that his potential girlfriend would have to adapt to his culture and family.
