British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has sparked reactions online after a video clip surfaced showing him trading the boxing ring for a completely different kind of competition — racing golf buggies with friends in the Dominican Republic.
The entertaining footage appears to show Joshua and his crew enjoying themselves as they take control of the buggies and race around an outdoor recreational venue. Caribbean Lake Park in the Dominican Republic shared footage of Joshua with the buggies on August 14, describing the boxer as temporarily exchanging his gloves for the vehicles.
Another circulating video is titled “Anthony Joshua and Friends Race Golf Buggies in Dominican Republic,” further fueling attention around the heavyweight star’s Caribbean adventure.
The lighthearted scenes offer fans a different side of Joshua, who is normally seen throwing punches, undergoing intense training sessions or preparing for major heavyweight fights.
Instead, the former heavyweight champion appeared relaxed and competitive as he enjoyed some downtime with those around him.
The footage comes only weeks after Joshua returned to serious boxing action. ESPN reported that he survived two early knockdowns before securing a dramatic second-round knockout victory in July 2026, marking an eventful return to the ring.
That makes the Dominican Republic footage particularly striking for boxing followers accustomed to seeing Joshua under the bright lights of major arenas.
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Social media users have since reacted to the unusual clip, with the sight of the heavyweight star racing buggies adding some humor and entertainment away from the pressures of professional boxing.
While there is nothing to suggest the outing was anything more than recreational fun, one thing is clear: Anthony Joshua’s competitive spirit apparently doesn’t disappear when the boxing gloves come off.
Whether he is chasing another heavyweight victory or simply trying to beat his friends around a buggy track, Joshua still seems determined to finish first.
