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Anthony Joshua knows that Alexander Povetkin has knockout power – and has identified the key punch to be wary of.
Anthony Joshua admits becoming undisputed champion is another “gold medal” achievement, but he must first overcome Alexander Povetkin in a Wembley ‘scrap’.
Anthony Joshua will fight Alexander Povetkin at Wembley on September 22nd with his fourth stadium fight in succession bringing his total live audience for those spectaculars close to 350,000.
The 28-year-old Joshua takes on his WBA mandatory challenger, Povetkin as he returns to Wembley for the first time since his victory over Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 fans in 2017.
Joshua posted a picture of himself upside down at his boxing gym and accompanied it with the caption: “Sorry for not posting in a while.. I’ve just been hanging around waiting for a signature.”
Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO belts there on September 22 and return to Wembley on April 13.
Briton Joshua (21-0) is the holder of the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles while Wilder (40-0) is the WBC world champion.
The 29-year-old cruised his way to a victory in his first ring appearance in 31 months, as Fury beat Sefer Seferi over just four rounds on Saturday night.
Joshua, 28, holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, with Povetkin in a mandatory challenger position for the WBA belt.
Joshua, whose meteoric rise has seen him grab three of four world titles in just five years, finally met a man he couldn’t beat
WBC champion Wilder has offered Joshua £37million to fight in the US, but the WBA, IBF and WBO holder is holding firm for home advantage, with a September date at Wembley, Old Trafford, Twickenham, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium or the London Stadium all under discussion.
The 36-year-old Texan challenged Joshua for the IBF heavyweight title in December 2016, suffering a third-round loss, and has since tested positive for dexamethasone.
London and Las Vegas are the leading contenders to host the mega-fight, but Joshua is determined to secure home advantage.
The 29-year-old has not fought since upsetting Wladimir Klitschko back in November 2015 and Joshua has captured the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in the interim.
Earning vast sums from sell-out football stadium bouts and the clout of Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, Joshua recently pocketed £18 million ($25 million) from his latest title defence against Joseph Parker.
The 29-year-old’s current deal with the promotional company is set to expire in November, leading to speculation he could join another promoter.
The Ukrainian heavyweight legend showed the media a USB stick at his pre-fight conference in April 2017, claiming it included his prediction for the hugely-anticipated bout.
His options are for him to have a unification showdown with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, a fight in America against Jarrell Miller, or a mandatory defence against Povetkin.
Wilder made a $50 million offer to Joshua last month to agree a bout that would crown an undisputed world heavyweight champion, and negotiations have taken place since.