Anthony Joshua is trading boxing gloves for padel rackets—well, sort of. The two-time world heavyweight champion has stepped into the world of padel as a co-owner of AD/vantage, one of the most dominant teams in Spain’s prestigious Hexagon Cup. And he’s not doing it alone! Former tennis superstar Andy Murray is already part of the ownership squad, making this partnership a match made in sporting heaven.
Joining a glittering lineup of celebrity investors that includes Lionel Messi, Eva Longoria, Rafael Nadal, and Pierre Gasly, Joshua is adding star power to a sport that’s quickly becoming the new global obsession. AD/vantage isn’t just a team; it’s the team to beat. They swept both the men’s and women’s titles in the Hexagon Cup’s debut season last year, and with Joshua now on board, their game plan just got stronger.
“The growth of padel as an international sport has been really impressive and interesting to watch, so getting the chance to join Andy and the rest of the ownership team was an opportunity I had to take,” Joshua said. It’s clear he’s ready to bring his champion mindset to the courts.
Andy Murray is thrilled to have Joshua in the mix, calling it a “huge win” for the team. With Joshua’s competitive edge and Murray’s deep knowledge of padel—he’s also an investor in Game4Padel—the duo is aiming to take AD/vantage to even greater heights.
The Hexagon Cup is quickly rising as the crown jewel of professional padel. This year’s competition will feature eight elite teams vying for a whopping €1.2 million prize purse, the biggest in padel history. It’s no wonder stars like Joshua and Murray are jumping on the bandwagon—padel is fast becoming the sport of the moment.
So, whether you’re here for the sizzling celebrity drama, the epic prize money, or just to watch Anthony Joshua smash it (literally) on the court, one thing is clear: padel is the place to be, and AD/vantage is leading the charge.
