Joshua Buatsi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joshua Buatsi |
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| Nickname(s) | Just Business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Light-heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 74+1/2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 March 1993 Accra, Ghana |
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| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joshua Buatsi (born 14 March 1993) is a British professional boxer. He is known for his powerful punches and impressive record. He currently holds the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim light-heavyweight title, which he won in September 2024.
Buatsi has also held important titles in the UK. He won the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles in February 2024. Before that, he held the British title in 2019. As an amateur boxer, he earned bronze medals at the 2015 European Championships and the 2016 Olympics.
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Early life and education
Joshua Buatsi was born on March 14, 1993, in Accra, Ghana. His family later moved to the UK and settled in South London. He went to Edenham High School.
Buatsi is not just a talented boxer; he is also very smart! He earned a good degree in Management with Sports Science from St Mary's University, Twickenham. He managed to do this while also training and competing as an amateur boxer.
Amateur boxing journey
Buatsi started his boxing journey at the South Norwood and Victory club in London. His coaches, Terry Smith and Mark Gillespie, helped him a lot. Mark Gillespie even continued to work with Buatsi when he became a professional boxer.
In 2016, Buatsi showed his skill at the 2016 European Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament in Turkey. He won against tough opponents to secure his spot in the 2016 Summer Olympics as part of the Great Britain team.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Buatsi competed in the men's light-heavyweight division. He won his first fight by a knockout in the third round, moving him closer to a medal. He eventually won a bronze medal, which is a huge achievement for an Olympic athlete!
Professional boxing career
Joshua Buatsi became a professional boxer on July 1, 2017. His first fight was at The O2 Arena, where he won by knockout in the second round. This was a great start to his pro career! He continued to win his early fights, often by knockout.
In 2019, Buatsi won his first major professional title. He defeated Liam Conroy to become the British light-heavyweight champion. This was a big step up in his career.
He also made his debut in the United States, fighting in Madison Square Garden in New York City. He won that fight too, showing he could compete on a global stage.
Buatsi continued his winning streak. In May 2021, he had a spectacular knockout win against Daniel Dos Santos in Manchester. He then beat Ričards Bolotņiks with another knockout. For these fights, Buatsi trained with Virgil Hunter, a famous boxing coach in California.
In February 2024, Buatsi won the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles. He beat the defending champion, Dan Azeez, in a big fight at Wembley Arena.
His biggest win came in September 2024 at Wembley Stadium. He fought Willy Hutchinson for the WBO interim light-heavyweight title. Buatsi knocked Hutchinson down twice and won the fight by a split decision, meaning two of the three judges thought he won. This made him an interim world champion!
Outside the ring
Joshua Buatsi is managed by the famous two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. This means Anthony Joshua helps guide Buatsi's career.
Buatsi also supports a non-profit group called BoxWise. This organization uses boxing to help young people in the UK. It shows that Buatsi cares about giving back to his community.
Professional boxing record summary
| 19 fights | 19 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
Joshua Buatsi has an impressive professional boxing record. He has won all 19 of his fights, with 13 of those wins coming by knockout! This shows he is a powerful and skilled boxer.
See also
In Spanish: Joshua Buatsi para niños
