What We Know About Madonna's Relationship With Josh Popper

For years, Josh Popper was an inspiring pro football player. He attended Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, where he played defensive lineman on the school's football team. One of Popper's most significant college career highlights was assisting his team in their New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship win in 2013. He also appeared with his fellow players in two NCAA games in 2012 and 2013. This attracted the Arizona Cardinals, who asked Popper to attend its rookie minicamp in May 2016. After being cut before the season began, Popper trained with the Indianapolis Colts the following year. Unfortunately, he was also released by them before making his professional debut.

After his football dreams faded, Popper turned his attention to boxing. He began training in anticipation for his own career, sharing videos on Instagram as early as 2019 of him working out in the ring. His interests led him to open Bredwinners Boxing Studio in 2021 in New York. It was here that Popper met Madonna while training her son David Banda. Popper and fellow trainer Coach Ruben help aspiring men and women who wish to compete or use boxing as a means of shedding pounds. Per the gym's website, "Regardless of your experience in the sport, our top-notch trainers will teach you to box the right way, incorporating fundamental footwork and punches alongside a great workout." Popper also competes in matches, securing his most recent win in October 2023.