Anthony Joshua And Wladimir Klitschko Set For Wembley Stadium Showdown

The bout fight fans have been eagerly waiting for is set to finally happen! Anthony Joshua is set to face ex-world champion Wladimir Klitschko at the national stadium; Wembley.

It's expected that the two will lock horns on April 29th for a blockbuster heavyweight clash in front of 80,000 fans.

The super-fight will be the first to take place at Wembley Stadium since Carl Froch's memorable and destructive KO against arch rival George Groves in 2014.

Anthony Joshua

Meanwhile, as well as Joshua's IBF world title, the WBA super title - vacated by Tyson Fury - will also be on the line, well, that's if the unbeaten Brit gets through unscathed next weekend.

Following defeating Dominic Breazeale in June, the Londoner will make the second defence of his belt on December 10th taking on the rugged American Eric Molina.

Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko

Permitting he wins, it will pave the way for a stadium showdown with the Ukrainian. Klitschko hasn't fought since being dethroned by Fury back in November 2015 losing all of his belts in the process.

Team Joshua were hoping to land Klitschko for next weekend though were unable to secure the WBA title.

Haye vs. Bellew in March, then Joshua vs. Klitschko in April! 2017 is shaping up lovely.

Topics: Boxing, Joshua

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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