Anthony Joshua on his love for his mother
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Anthony Joshua on his love for his mother

Oct 21, 2026
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About this episode

The boxer Anthony Joshua was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2024. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist who was raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was 12. He credits her with much of his success, but says that she can't watch his fights, staying in her hotel room to pray for him instead. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

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Author
BBC Radio 4
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full
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audio/mpeg

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