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Joshua reveals two surprising career alternatives if he wasn’t boxing

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, has revealed surprising career paths he would pursue if he wasn’t a boxer.

In an interview with children’s current affairs magazine, The Week Junior, Joshua shared his unexpected career alternatives.

He revealed he would have become a bricklayer, if not for boxing, citing his passion for building and the desire of having big houses.

“Good question. What job would I have?

Joshua reveals two surprising career alternatives if he wasn’t boxing
Anthony Joshua would have been a bricklayer or accountant if not for boxing – Getty image

“I think there’s two jobs I like. One would be a bricklayer because I like building and I would always like to make my house bigger.

“I think everyone wants a bigger house. So I would want to make the house as big as I want,” he said.

Additionally, Joshua mentioned he would like to be an accountant, explaining to the young interviewer, “It’s someone who counts everyone’s money.

“So I’m in control of the piggy bank. I’d probably like to be an accountant,” he added.

Joshua has a successful boxing career spanning over 17 years, competing with the sport’s bests, and even claiming revered titles.

He started his career picking up Olympic gold in the amateurs, and went on to becoming a two-time unified heavyweight world champion in the paid ranks.

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