Anthony Joshua has found himself at the center of a strange social media discussion after a man claiming to be his childhood friend suggested that the former heavyweight champion had been “cloned.” The claim comes from a recent appearance on the RTM Podcast, where a guest known as 11Millz spoke about meeting Joshua after being released from jail. During the interview, he said he knew Joshua from their amateur boxing days and expected the British star to remember him. According to 11Millz, Joshua did not recognize him when they met at a party, and he also failed to recall several stories from their past.
That moment led 11Millz to make the extraordinary claim that the current Anthony Joshua is not the same person he once knew. The video quickly spread across social media, with many users reacting to the unusual accusation.
However, there is no evidence supporting the cloning claim. The video is real, and 11Millz genuinely makes the comments during the RTM Podcast interview, but no credible scientific, medical, or news source has presented any proof that Joshua was replaced or cloned. Human cloning of a fully grown adult with the same appearance, memories, and abilities is not possible with current technology.
Anthony Joshua cloning claim gains attention after RTM Podcast appearance
In the podcast episode, 11Millz said he approached Joshua after getting out of prison and tried to remind him of events they allegedly experienced together years ago. He claimed Joshua could not remember him or the stories he mentioned, including an incident from 2006.
Many people online were quick to challenge the theory. Several social media users pointed to far more reasonable explanations. Some suggested that Joshua may simply not remember someone he knew many years ago. Others noted that the boxer has spent more than a decade competing at the highest level of professional boxing, a sport where athletes regularly absorb heavy punches and can sometimes experience memory-related issues.
Another common reaction was that Joshua, now one of the most recognizable athletes in Britain, has met thousands of people throughout his career. Because of that, forgetting someone from years ago would not be unusual.
The RTM Podcast clips themselves were widely shared online as entertainment rather than serious reporting. As of now, Anthony Joshua has not publicly responded to the claims, and no evidence has emerged to support the conspiracy theory.
Sehjal Gupta is a sports journalist covering US and international...
Read MoreSehjal Gupta is a sports journalist covering US and international sports, with a specialization in the NFL. She has been writing about sports since 2025, reporting on leagues, tournaments, and athletes who shape the game. A Master’s in Management adds depth to her analysis, while her love for Hollywood movies and pop culture sparks her storytelling voice, a flair that also shapes her entertainment writing, giving it the same energy and creativity she brings to sports.
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