One of boxing’s biggest stars returns to the ring on Saturday, September 22nd at Wembley Stadium in London, England, as IBF, WBO, and WBA champion Anthony Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) takes on Russian contender Alexander Povetkin (34-1, 24 KOs). This is a mandatory title defense for Joshua, as Povetkin was the WBA’s #1 ranked contender. Fans are surely disappointed that it’s not Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder, but maybe it’ll happen in 2019. Maybe.
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Joshua perhaps disappointed with a unanimous decision win over Joseph Parker, as there was seldom any meaningful action throughout the fight, with the Brit going the distance for the first time in his pro career.