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Anthony Joshua receives royal OBE award from Prince Charles
Anthony Joshua has been awarded his OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince Charles in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
The British boxing star currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles after winning his unification clash with Joseph Parker on Marxh.
He was honoured for his services to sport back in June.
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According to Daily Mail, Thursday’s ceremony marks the latest accolade Joshua has collected after he was also given an MBE in 2013 after claiming an Olympic gold at London2012.
Prince Charles also awarded Joshua his MBE back in 2013.
Joshua continues to enjoy some time away from boxing as he waits to see who will be the next to challenge him at Wembley.
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