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ANTHONY JOSHUA was joined by a host of celebrities as a he toasted becoming two-time heavyweight champion.

The boxer was the star of the show as his sponsors JD Sports held a Christmas mansion party fit for a champion.

 Anthony Joshua hosted a mega Christmas party at the JD mansion
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Anthony Joshua hosted a mega Christmas party at the JD mansionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The newly-crowned heavyweight boxing champ then took the mic to rap
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The newly-crowned heavyweight boxing champ then took the mic to rapCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Anthony Joshua strikes a pose with Top Boy star Michael Ward and rapper Michael Dapaah
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Anthony Joshua strikes a pose with Top Boy star Michael Ward and rapper Michael DapaahCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Guests were invited to get up close of AJ’s belts, while the venue sported oversized projections of the boxing champ.

He was joined by stars of the hit TV show Love Island, as well as music stars and comedians at the big bash in Banbury.

Joshua, 30, decided to entertain the guests himself when he took the mic and did some rapping during the evening.

Speaking about the event and what's next, AJ said: "Tonight was a great way to end the year.

 Love Island stars Georgia Harrison, who had an MMA fight at the weekend, and Montana Brown were two star guests
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Love Island stars Georgia Harrison, who had an MMA fight at the weekend, and Montana Brown were two star guestsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Former Towie star Jess Wright was also one of the invited guests
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Former Towie star Jess Wright was also one of the invited guestsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Survival Of The Fittest's Georgie Clarke and The Circle's Sian Owen were delighted to be there
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Survival Of The Fittest's Georgie Clarke and The Circle's Sian Owen were delighted to be thereCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"I’m grateful to JD and all of my supporters for such a warm welcome home.

"[The year] 2020 will see me continue my journey to being undisputed heavy weight champion.”

On December 7 Joshua exacted the perfect revenge to easily defeat Andy Ruiz Jr on points to reclaim his heavyweight world titles.

Six months earlier he was the victim of one of boxing's biggest ever shocks when he was floored four times on the way to a seventh-round stoppage against the unfancied Mexican.

 The Love Island lads were there to help Anthony Joshua celebrate
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The Love Island lads were there to help Anthony Joshua celebrateCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 AJ took some time out to greet Grime Gran at the Banbury bash
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AJ took some time out to greet Grime Gran at the Banbury bashCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson and Towie star Pete Wicks were also in attendance
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Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson and Towie star Pete Wicks were also in attendanceCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Myles Stephenson, fresh out of the Im A Celebrity jungle, dropped in
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Myles Stephenson, fresh out of the Im A Celebrity jungle, dropped inCredit: Getty Images - Getty

But things are very different now with prospective fights against Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder certain to be the target.

One of those attending AJ's star-studded party was Love Island and Towie star Georgia Harrison fresh off the back of her MMA victory.

The Essex brunette faced American YouTube gamer Ashley Marie over three rounds in Newcastle.

Harrison was the aggressor and fought on the front foot throughout pouring the pressure on her opponent.

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The former Love Island and Towie star impressed many watching on as she landed a handful on spinning backfists to overwhelm Marie.

Also attending the Oxfordshire party night were Love Island stars Michael Griffiths, Danny Williams, Josh Denzel, Anton Danyluk and Montana Brown.

Towie bad boy Pete Wicks and Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson were also at the mansion.

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Anthony Joshua is back at the top of the boxing tree with four world titlesCredit: Getty
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