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Anthony Joshua To Fight Alexander Povetkin At Wembley Stadium

Anthony Joshua To Fight Alexander Povetkin At Wembley Stadium

IT'S ON.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Anthony Joshua is set to face Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on September 22nd.

The undefeated Brit will put his WBA (super), IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles on the line against the Russian fighter.


A mega-unification between Joshua and WBC holder Deontay Wilder was heavily muted. However, the pair of unbeaten world champions failed to strike a deal.

Joshua cannot wait to get back in the ring following unifying the division by capturing the WBO strap versus Joseph Parker.

"I can't wait to get back in the ring, the end of March feels a long time ago now," said Joshua via Matchroom press release.

"Povetkin is a serious challenge that I will prepare meticulously for. He has serious pedigree and only a fool would underestimate what he brings to the table.

"Training hasn't stopped for me, but the next 10 weeks ahead will be intense both mentally and physically. I will push myself to breaking point to make sure I am in peak condition for another huge night for British boxing at Wembley Stadium on September 22nd," he added.

"The battle for the World title has always been my goal," Povetkin said.

"I fought for the moment to face the strongest in the World and on September 22nd I get my opportunity. Anthony Joshua has four belts and I want them all. I'm glad that our fight will finally take place, the meeting of two Olympic Champions in the ring is destined to be a breath-taking event."

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn said: "I can't wait to return to Wembley on September 22nd for what I believe will be one of the biggest tests of AJ's career.

"Last time he was there he produced one of the most dramatic fights and endings in the history of the sport and I expect this fight to be full of energy and drama - Povetkin is a Top 3 Heavyweight and extremely dangerous but in AJ I see the best Heavyweight in the World today and I think we will see a major statement.

"It will be another huge night for British boxing with major championship fights on the card and another one of those special nights and atmospheres that will be watched by millions all around the World."

Joshua or Povetkin - who takes it? Let us know.

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Topics: Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing

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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