Joshua Buatsi (born 14 March 1993) is a Ghanaian-born British professional boxer. He competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the light heavyweight division, winning an Olympic bronze medal. He turned professional on 5 June 2017, signing with Matchroom. He is managed by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Buatsi was born on 14 March 1993 in Accra, Ghana. After his family moved to the UK, they resided in Croydon. Buatsi studied at Edenham High School; which has now been re-named as Orchard Park High School since 2017. Buatsi graduated with a 2:1 degree in Management with Sports Science from St Mary's University, Twickenham, while also competing as an amateur boxer.
Joshua started his early boxing career at the South Norwood and Victory club, Charnwood Road, Crystal Palace, London, England. His trainer, Terry Smith, worked hard with Josh right up until he signed with Herne’s Matchroom Boxing. Mark Gillespie, the second coach at SNaV, followed Josh into the professional circuit both leaving their amateur roots.