Anthony Joshua Defends Heavyweight World Titles Against Carlos Takam

20-0.

Anthony Joshua has just beat Carlos Takam to defend his IBF and WBA (super) world titles at a packed Principality Stadium - aka Millennium Stadium - in Cardiff, Wales.

In April, Joshua successfully defended his IBF title for the third time against Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight firefight, picking up the WBA (super) belt in the process.

He was then slated to fight Kubrat Pulev.

_{Joshua survives a heavy knockdown (top), before stopping Klitschko in the 11th round. Images: PA}

However, Takam was drafted in on short notice following the withdrawal of the IBF No.1 mandatory challenger. As a result, promoter Eddie Hearn called up the Cameroonian-French boxer.

Meanwhile, Joshua remains unbeaten while racking up another victory, improving his professional record to 20-0.

Joshua is 2-0 in 2017. He's defeated Klitschko and Takam, with Team AJ now plotting his next move.

The 28-year-old will be targeting the likes of Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker who are in possession of the WBC and WBO world titles, respectively.

A Joshua-Wilder unification clash has been muted with the pair verbally jousting on social media. The undefeated American is set to be in action next weekend as he takes on Bermane Stiverne.

As for Parker, he's fresh of a underwhelming bout against Hughie Fury. Despite inflicting him with his professional defeat, Parker failed to impress.

_{Hughie's cousin, Tyson, gestures angrily following the verdict of Parker vs. Fury. Image: PA}

And, of course, boxing fans remain hopeful former world ruler Tyson Fury will make his anticipated return in 2018.

He's still not returned to the ring since dethroning Klitschko in 2015. The self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' has been embroiled in controversy with an alleged failed drug test looming over his head.

_{Fury with his world titles before being stripped, and relinquishing them. Image: PA}

Wilder? Parker? Fury?

Who do you want to see Joshua fight next? Let us know.

Topics: Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar

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