Who is Josh Popper? Madonna, 64, rumored to be dating boxing coach, 29, who trains her son
NEWYORK CITY, NEWYORK: Following her split from model boyfriend Andrew Darnell, Maddona is reportedly dating a new boy toy. The 64-year-old is dating 29-year-old boxing coach, Josh Popper, who is training her son at Bredwinners gym in New York City.
The Queen of Pop shared a series of snaps showing both of them cuddling on Instagram earlier this month. The public display of affection as per the Daily Mail wasn't just for show, and Madonna and Popper have been seeing each other romantically.
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Before establishing gym, Popper sold life insurance
Before establishing Bredwinners in Manhattan's Flatiron District about three years ago, the somewhat unknown Jersey southpaw sold life insurance. One report claims that Popper, a well-known athlete who grew up in Southern New Jersey's Egg Harbor Township, has been instructing one of Maddona's six children in boxing.
Although neither Madonna nor Popper has publicly acknowledged their connection, they have exclusively shared social media photos of themselves out together in the gym. Popper leads a relatively low-key life in contrast to his famous rumored girlfriend. He graduated in 2015 from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, where he had formerly been a promising defensive lineman. Afterward, he tried out for two NFL teams but was not selected.
Popper as a boxing coach
Popper's LinkedIn profile indicates that he then went on to work for New York Life as a licensed insurance salesman. In 2020, the boxer open his own tiny gym on the third level of a building on East 28th Street, where he is one of several coaches instructing both adults and children in the sport.
His gym website describes him as "a lifelong athlete and a full-time coach." It also mentions, "He believes the best kind of workout isn’t one that just gets the job done, but one that helps you show up, zone in, and level up. And there’s no better way than boxing." It continues, "For Josh, boxing isn't just about teaching you to move in the ring but teaching you how to move throughout life. With Coach Josh, you can expect to use your body and your brain to learn a new skill, build strength, and move functionally." It further states, "Whether you're boxing to have fun, to learn a new sport, or to fight in the ring, all levels of a fighter are welcome here. He starts where you are."
Popper appears on latest season of 'Summer House'
Although the 6'4", 240-pound boxer has only taken part in a few official fights, he has expressed his interest in going professional in the future. Popper has a modest social media following as a boxing enthusiast, but he has also recently dabbled in reality television. He makes an appearance in the most recent season of the Bravo series 'Summer House', which centers on a group of nine charming, youthful friends who rent a summer home in East Hampton's Montauk. He also appeared in the episode that aired on Monday night. Poppins was presented as Samantha Feher's love interest and boxing coach, but she subsequently learns that they are not a good match, the outlet mentioned.