He is one of the world’s wealthiest sportspeople.

Anthony Joshua, a boxing legend, jokes that he prefers low-cost dates and recently participated in a contest with Peperami Chicken Bites to find love at first bite.

The footballer, who is worth £47 million, teased his date by saying, “No starters – straight to the mains.” Expensive!I look at what is the cheapest item on the menu!

Uh oh! Boxing legend Anthony Joshua has not let his millions blur his attitude to dating, as he frankly remarked that he demands his dates stay low cost, as he participated in a competition with Peperami Chicken Bites to find love at first bite.

Anthony was talking about his love of food and how it affects his dating life as he participated in the new challenge with three attractive ladies.

The trio had to cook for Anthony before he blind taste tested which he preferred, and the lucky lady got a date with the renowned boxer.

As he sat down to his date, Anthony began chatting about what he looks for in love as he said: ‘Is food the way to my heart? It plays a part. What do I look for in love? The energy, the connection, the aura with someone.’

While he was certainly romanticising his aims for love, a dinner date seems wholly less romantic due to his tight purse strings.

Don’t get too excited! The sportsman, who is worth £47million, tickled his date when he said: ‘No starters – straight to the mains. Expensive! I look at what’s the cheapest on the menu!’

Oops: While he was certainly romanticising his aims for love, a dinner date seems wholly less romantic due to his tight purse strings

Boxer Anthony Joshua takes on dating themed food challenge

This is not such a problem as he admitted he does not have the most dazzling dating life, saying: ‘“The honest answer is I don’t really date. My last date was in the boxing gym…with boxing, I am married to boxing really…

‘I don’t really do dates, I am not really interested in it. I am much more in to just being in relaxed situations and developing friendships…

‘I don’t think my schedule plays any part in really I just don’t put pressure on situations. In terms of kids I guess it is down to the individual circumstances.’

Working on it: While he was certainly romanticising his aims for love, a dinner date seems wholly less romantic due to his tight purse strings

Tuck in: He is participating in the Peperami Challenge.

Anthony elaborated on his ideal date: ‘Like I previously stated, I am not a big fan of the date situation, but if I were on a date, I would choose a good local restaurant…

‘For me, no food is beyond bounds; I just want the people I’m with to have fun and eat anything they want. I am certainly not a food snob.

Anthony’s romantic life is rarely discussed, however he has been linked to a number of celebrities, including Maya Jama and Rita Ora.

To watch the episode, visit @PeperamiTV on Instagram.

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