British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua is weighing up a potential investment in EFL Championship side Watford FC - the club from his hometown, Soccernet.ng reports .
The former unified heavyweight champion, who was born and raised in Watford and still lives in the area, is reportedly exploring an opportunity to take a financial stake in the club.
At 35, Joshua has already carved out a highly successful boxing career - Olympic gold in 2012 and multiple world titles in the professional ranks - earning an estimated 110 million in the process.
Now, the two-time world champion is looking to channel his success into long-term business ventures.
Speaking to Seconds Out, Joshua explained his motivation to invest strategically rather than spend frivolously - and revealed that Watford FC has emerged as a serious option.