Tag: Anthony Joshua

The political dilemma facing Anthony Joshua to become the undisputed heavyweight champion

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, undefeated heavyweight multi-world champion Anthony Joshua, 22-0-0 (21KO),  is set to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, 32-1-0 (21KO), in yet again defending his IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO Heavyweight world titles. Many in the boxing world have compared Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, as  boxing’s flagship division that can be compared to the greats of the former heavyweights, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield who were all in competition in that weight class for many of the world titles in the late 1990s. Unfortunately there is a dilemma that is haunting this weight class.  The current boxers, Joshua, Wilder and Fury are not fighting each other. When Joshua defends his title against Ruiz Jr. at the Madison Square Garden in the New York, the Read more [...]

Alexander Povetkin Looking to Use Underdog Status to His Advantage

Russian fighter Alexander Povetkin is the latest challenger for Anthony Joshua and he will be looking to cause an upset when the pair enter the ring on September 22. Wembley Stadium plays host to a potentially explosive match-up as the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion faces the Olympic Gold Medallist. Povetkin's chances are already being written off by large swathes of the British media but he will be aiming to use that to his advantage. Source: Sky Sports Boxing via Twitter Povetkin arrived in London on September 18 in preparation for his much-anticipated clash with Anthony Joshua. The 39-year old has enjoyed his previous visits to the UK and was last seen knocking out David Price at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff earlier this year. Price has warned Anthony Joshua not Read more [...]