A bizarre social media storm has erupted after a man claiming to be Anthony Joshua's childhood friend alleged that the former heavyweight champion has been "cloned." The claim originated from an episode of the RTM Podcast, where a guest identified as 11Millz discussed meeting Joshua after his release from jail.
During the interview, 11Millz stated that he knew Joshua from their amateur boxing days and expected the British star to recognize him. However, when they met at a party, Joshua allegedly did not remember him or several shared stories from their past. This led 11Millz to make the extraordinary claim that the current Anthony Joshua is not the same person he once knew.
Social Media Reaction
The video clip quickly spread across social media platforms, with many users reacting to the unusual accusation. However, there is no evidence supporting the cloning claim. While the video is authentic and 11Millz genuinely made the comments during the RTM Podcast interview, 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 identical appearance, memories, and abilities remains impossible with current technology.
Reasonable Explanations
Many online commentators challenged the theory, pointing to far more plausible explanations. Some suggested that Joshua simply may not remember someone he knew many years ago. Others noted that the boxer has spent over 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, making it unsurprising that he might forget someone from years ago.
The RTM Podcast clips were widely shared 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.
