Prince Charles gave heavyweight AJ, 29, the Palace honour for services to sport.
AJ said: “In boxing you meet people, inspire them and they do the same.
“It’s not just the medal, it’s what I’ve done to achieve it.”
Joshua claimed at the start of December that he wants to become 'undisputed champion' by fighting Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
Speaking after the ceremony at the Buckingham Palace, AJ said: "It's understanding what I've done and I feel like in terms of services to sport.
"It's like creating an economy and it helps people from different backgrounds."
TV gardener Monty Don, 63, and ex-800m runner Diane Modahl, 52, were also handed OBEs.
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