Boxing Icon Anthony Joshua Leads Heavyweight Guest Roster at Pho3nix Charity Gala

Olympic gold medalist and world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will join the inaugural Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala as a special guest on 19 September 2025 at the prestigious Dolder Grand in Zurich.

Aligned in their mission to harness the power of sport to uplift and empower youth, Joshua and the Pho3nix Foundation are uniting to inspire the next generation and create lasting impact worldwide.

A global icon in and out of the ring, Joshua’s journey from humble beginnings to Olympic and World Championship glory mirrors the Pho3nix Foundation’s core belief: that sport has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Known for his discipline, determination, and knockout power, Joshua is more than a champion athlete, he is a role model whose values align strongly with Pho3nix’s mission to empower youth through sport.

“I am honored to join the Pho3nix Gala and support the incredible work that the Foundation is doing to help young people across the world,” he said. “I am passionate about empowering the next generation, something my own charity CHC works tirelessly to achieve. It’s a privilege to be part of an evening that is all about giving kids the chance to dream bigger and achieve more.”

The Pho3nix Foundation creates pathways for young people worldwide to access sport, including initiatives like the Tipo Boxing Academy powered by Pho3nix. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the academy is changing lives, offering hundreds of youth a sense of community, purpose, and hope, while providing opportunities to rise out of poverty and onto the global stage. Many of these young athletes see Joshua as a hero and living proof that sport can open doors to a brighter future.

Joshua’s participation underscores the Gala’s mission to unite champions of change and harness the transformative power of sport. His story embodies the very spirit of Pho3nix: resilience, purpose, and the belief that no dream is too big when backed by opportunity.

“Anthony’s story reflects everything we stand for at the Pho3nix Foundation — that sport can transform lives when young people are given a chance,” says Wojtek Kruczynski, CEO of the Pho3nix Foundation. Funds raised through the Gala auction will go directly to supporting projects like the Tippo Boxing Academy powered by Pho3nix, helping the next generation rise, just like Anthony did.”

The Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala will be an unforgettable evening where the worlds of sport and entertainment unite to inspire and create change. Featuring exclusive live performances, powerful storytelling, and an auction to support Pho3nix’s global youth sport initiatives, the Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala aims to celebrate and ignite sport’s power to shape brighter futures for children worldwide.

Tables and seats for the Pho3nix Sport with Purpose Charity Gala are now available at www.pho3nixcharitygala.com