It isn't the fight boxing fans were hoping for, but it is the next best thing. Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defends his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles against former titleholder Alexander Povetkin on Saturday, Sept. 22 from Wembley Stadium in London.
Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) and WBC champion Deontay Wilder had been in serious negotiations for a late-fall bout. Unfortunately, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement after going back-and-forth for a number of months. In the midst of negotiations, the WBA ordered Joshua to face Povetkin or be stripped of his belt. Talks with Wilder came to an end and a Povetkin bout materialized shortly thereafter.
Joshua vs. Povetkin fight date, location
Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin will meet on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Watch Joshua vs. Povetkin Live
The Joshua vs. Povetkin fight will be live-streamed exclusively on DAZN in Canada. Find out more here, including how to get a free trial.
Anthony Joshua, Alexander Povetkin records
Anthony Joshua: 21-0 with 20 knockouts.
Alexander Povetkin: 34-1 with 24 knockouts.
Joshua vs. Povetkin fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin for Joshua's IBF, WBA and WBO Heavyweight titles
- Luke Campbell vs. Yvan Mendy; Lightweights
- Marty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie for Askin's British Cruiserweight title
- Sergey Kuzmin vs. TBA, 10 rounds; Heavyweights
- Shakhram Giyasov vs. TBA, 6 rounds; Welterweights
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