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Watch now: A year after winning viral Josh Fight, Little Josh ready to defend his (Burger King) crown

• Zach Hammack | Lincoln Journal Star
• May 20, 2022
• May 20, 2022 Updated May 29, 2022
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Josh Vinson Sr. (center) and his sons Josh Vinson Jr., 5, and Rudy, 2, on Monday at Vinson's barbershop Culture Cutz.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

Josh Vinson Jr., winner of the first Battle of the Joshes, sports a crown in his hair done by his dad, Josh Vinson Sr.

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Josh Vinson, Jr., who won last year's Josh Fight, and his father Josh Vinson Sr., talk to reporter Zach Hammack about the event and the year afterward.

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Josh Vinson Jr., 5, sports a custom hat and T-shirt commemorating his win in the first Battle of the Joshes last year.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

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After viral first edition, Josh Fight sequel planned for May in Lincoln

'Little Josh' dubbed winner of the Battle of the Joshes; community also benefits from event

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Lincoln 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. was crowned the ultimate Josh in 2021. Another Battle of the Joshes is scheduled May 21.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

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Little Josh has big heart and personality, deserving of Battle of the Joshes victory, his dad says

Calling all Josh Swains: The battle for your name is taking place right here in Lincoln

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A custom T-shirt commemorating Josh Vinson Jr.'s victory at last year's Battle of the Joshes features Little Josh's signature red pool noodle and the oversized Burger King crown he was awarded.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

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Photos: Hundreds battle with pool noodles for the name Josh

Multiple people named Josh fight with pool noodles last year in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, and now plans are in the works for a 2022 event.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Josh Swain (left) declares Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. the ultimate Josh after Saturday's "Battle of the Joshes"  in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing the name Josh came to battle it out with pool noodles.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh duked it out with pool noodles last month in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

A man going by Big Josh (middle) defends himself with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Spectators not named Josh record the battle from the safety of the sidelines.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A man going by Big Josh defends himself with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A man named Josh brought headgear to the battle.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Hundreds gathered to battle it out to find out who is the rightful owner of the name Josh on Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some not named Josh, duked it out with pool noodles to find out who is the rightful owner of the name on Saturday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Hundreds of people gathered with pool noodles and other foam weapons Saturday in Air Park to find out who is the rightful owner of the name Josh.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Josh Swain (left), the originator of the Saturday's battle of Joshes, takes on another Josh as they decide the rightful owner of the name Josh via a game of rock-paper-scissors in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Josh Swain (left), the originator of the joke, takes on another Josh as they decide the rightful owner of the name Josh via a game of rock, paper, scissors Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lincoln 4-year-old Josh Vinson Jr. was crowned the ultimate Josh in 2021. Another Battle of the Joshes is scheduled May 21.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. (top right), is lifted into the air after being declared the ultimate Josh on Saturday in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke took on life Saturday, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing the name Josh came to battle it out with pool noodles. The winner was to be declared the rightful owner of the name Josh.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. is crowned the ultimate Josh on April 24 in Air Park. What started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing only their name came to battle it out with pool noodles.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some Josh imposters, duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some Josh imposters, duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some Josh imposters, duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Josh Swain, (bottom left) announces the end of the Josh fight Saturday in Air Park. What he started as a mid-pandemic joke came to life, as a mixed bag of individuals sharing only their name came to battle it out. The winner was to be declared the rightful owner of the name.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A handmade plaque is presented to commemorate the battle of the Joshes after a pool noodle battle Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some Josh imposters, duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Multiple people with the name Josh, and some Josh imposters, duked it out with pool noodles Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Others named Josh celebrate the victory of Lincoln 4-year-old Joshua Vinson Jr. (not pictured) after he was declared the ultimate Josh on Saturday in Air Park.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @zach_hammack

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Josh Vinson Jr., 5, sports a custom hat and T-shirt commemorating his win in the first Battle of the Joshes last year.

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A custom T-shirt commemorating Josh Vinson Jr.'s victory at last year's Battle of the Joshes features Little Josh's signature red pool noodle and the oversized Burger King crown he was awarded.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

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Josh Vinson Jr., winner of the first Battle of the Joshes, sports a crown in his hair done by his dad, Josh Vinson Sr.

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