It eventually settled down and both parties took to their seats. [24] Joshua's second fight was against English heavyweight Paul Butlin at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on 26 October 2013. I thought it was hard, right?" Possible names put forward for the fight were top IBF contenders Kubrat Pulev and Joseph Parker. What time is Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight today? [164] According to Hearn, it was Joshua who was making the offer for the Whyte fight. The WBA agreement was, if Joshua retained his belt against Eric Molina, the fight would take place on 29 April 2017, at Wembley Stadium in London. 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[147] On 16 July, Joshua vs. Povetkin for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles was officially announced for 22 September on Sky Box Office. After surviving the first scare of his career in the second round, Joshua won the fight after initially shaking Whyte with a right hook to the temple and eventually finishing with a devastating uppercut for the KO in the seventh round. He displayed the very boxing ability that earned him a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics by biting down on his mouthpiece and using his technical ability to earn the decision victory. They fought a close and cautious first four rounds. [170][171] The event became the highest grossing pre-sale in the arena's boxing history. The test results were from a random VADA-conducted urine test Miller submitted to on 20 March. The next few rounds were again cautious, both men wary of each other, until a reinvigorated Joshua attacked Klitschko in round eleven, sending him to the canvas. Martin was heavily criticized for his performance, and apparent lack of ambition to win the fight. [148][149][150] On 27 July, Joshua signed a new three-year deal with Matchroom Boxing, which would see him showcased on Sky Box Office for at least another five fights, including the bout with Povetkin. "[200], Joshua has also been recognised with his inclusion in the annual Powerlist as one of the 100 most influential Black Britons, most recently in the 2021 edition. Tyson Fury ramps up training for his big fight with Anthony Joshua, hours after warning his rival he could pull the plug on £100m clash TODAY Tyson Fury was videoed in Las … [7][8] Joshua's Nigerian background can be specifically traced back to the Yoruba people, amongst whom he is of aristocratic rank. As long as Rob thinks it's good I'm good to go." [117] Parker stated he was willing to drop to 35% of the net profit. ", "Hearn: As it Stands, Whyte is Frontrunner To Fight Joshua", "Dillian Whyte: I Heard Rumor Joshua Will Face Miller at MSG", "Dillian Whyte Furious at Severe Lowball Offer For Joshua Rematch", "Hearn: Don't Be Surprised if Joshua is on DAZN in the US in June", "Dillian Whyte, Eddie Hearn Trade Words Over Joshua Deal Fallout", "Anthony Joshua Not Likely To Fight on April 13, Admits Hearn", "Dillian Whyte: Joshua Fight is DEAD, I Want Breazeale Next! [210][211][212] Hearn subsequently stated Joshua has "got a major problem with his social media accounts" and suggested the accounts may have been hacked. ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are very close to agreeing their huge fight with the contracts being presented today. In round twelve, neither boxer engaged as much as expected with Joshua trying to track Parker down, who again, on the back-foot, looked to survive the round. Joshua dropped Ruiz in the third round, for the first time in the challenger's career. Defeated Cathal McMonagle (Ireland) 22-10, Defeated Sardor Abdullayev (Uzbekistan) RSC-3, This page was last edited on 13 April 2021, at 12:05. [128] It was reported that Joshua would earn a career-high £18 million and Parker would also earn a career-high pay of £8 million. [54], A week after the fight was announced against Breazeale, Joshua announced a new multi-fight deal with US broadcaster Showtime. The Brit’s skill sets are an amalgamation of power, ring IQ, and a stern mindset. The card averaged 227,000 viewers. [87], On 7 June 2017, the IBF granted Joshua an exemption for him to rematch Klitschko instead of fighting mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev. As an amateur, Joshua represented England at the 2011 World Championships in the super-heavyweight division, winning a silver medal. After Johnson was saved by the bell in the first round the fight was stopped by the referee shortly after the beginning of the second round. In the semi-final Joshua met Kazakh boxer Ivan Dychko, and despite Joshua's height disadvantage he won by 13:11 to gain a place in the Olympic final. Tyson Fury says he is expects his heavyweight unification fight with Anthony Joshua to be announced this week after being informed of several 'exciting' offers to host the bout. [64][65] According to Nielsen Media Research, the fight peaked at 390,000 on Showtime, with an average viewing of 368,000 viewers. Thus, ending the possibility of a Joshua v Klitschko rematch. Joshua went into the 2012 London Olympics as a novice on the international scene, despite being a world silver medalist. For Joshua, this was simply a must-win bout. His club, Finchley ABC in Barnet, North London, is also home to professional heavyweight Derek Chisora. [26] In Joshua's eighth fight, on 13 September 2014, against German heavyweight Konstantin Airich, Joshua took his undefeated record to 8–0 with a third-round stoppage victory at the Manchester Arena. He's back. This mostly had a negative impact on Parker, where he was seen to have the most success. My job is the opponent. [174][175] Miller's deal with DAZN ensured he received a career-high purse of $4.875 million, which would include two more bouts on DAZN worth $3 million. [167][168] According to Miller, Joshua initially offered Whyte $3 million, then increased the offer to $5 million, only to go down to $3.5 million. The pair made their professional debuts together in 2013. [219], International Amateur Boxing Tournament results, European Amateur Boxing Championships results, Retained WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, Won WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, Lost WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua (23-1) and Ruiz (33-2) clashed again in a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight. Whyte claimed Joshua did not want to fight him, as he had known since September 2018, that he would be fighting in April 2019, yet did not make any offers. [31] On 4 April 2015, Joshua beat Jason Gavern with a third-round KO in his return to the ring in Newcastle. [203], In June 2020, Joshua was accused of racism for his speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in Watford, where he said "show them where it hurts, abstain from spending your money in their shops and economies, and invest in black-owned businesses." Nearly 80,000 will gather on Oct. 28 to create another unforgettable night of boxing. [30], He was supposed to face American boxer Kevin Johnson on 31 January 2015 at The O2 Arena in London, but the bout was cancelled after Joshua sustained a back injury. [195] The fight was re-announced with a new date of 12 December and a new venue of The O2 in London. Joshua had an amateur record of 40–3.[17]. "[81] In the press conference after the fight, Joshua said he would have no issues with having another fight with Klitschko, "I don't mind fighting him again, if he wants the rematch. Recognizing that Parker was there for the long haul, Joshua utilized the jab and a left hand, which caught Parker on more than one occasion, to help him add the WBO belt to his trophy case and retain his undefeated record. Ruiz beat the count, and scored his own knock down moments later. Povekin connected with 43 power shots compared to Joshua 37 landed. When Klitschko rose back to his feet, Joshua threw a barrage of unanswered punches while Klitschko was against the ropes, prompting the referee to stop the fight. [201][202] He has a tattoo of the continent of Africa on his right shoulder, with the territory of Nigeria outlined, and says he feels a strong connection to his Nigerian roots. In 2014, a year after turning professional, he was named Prospect of the Year by The Ring magazine. After the referee checked the eye, Joshua knocked Takam down with a left hook to the head. I have no interest for what's going on with the officials. En route to the final, Joshua secured his place at the 2012 Olympic Games in the super-heavyweight division as a relative newcomer to the elite level of the sport. [5], Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua was born on 15 October 1989 in Watford, Hertfordshire, the son of Yeta and Robert Joshua. Luis Ortiz was the first name that Joshua wanted as a replacement. @anthonyfjoshua enters the ring as the challenger, by himself. In 2010 his domestic success earned him a place on the GB Boxing team and later the same year he became British amateur champion at the GB Championships after defeating Amin Isa. [124][125] In an official press release on 5 February, Showtime announced they would televise the fight live in the US. Joshua was down again towards the end of the round in a massive turn around. [176], On 17 April 2019, both camps confirmed the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association had informed them that Miller had tested positive for the banned substance GW1516. At this point, it was not said that the rematch would take place. LAST DITCH Anthony Joshua fight with Tyson Fury could head to mystery Far East venue after ‘bizarre’ last-gasp approach, says Hearn In the early rounds, Parker gave Joshua fits by using his movement and speed to make Joshua miss while keeping him at bay with the jab. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist at super heavyweight will compete for the second time in 2018, as he defends his IBF, WBA and WBO titles, when he takes on Alexander Povetkin on Sept. 22 from Wembley Stadium in London. [130][131], After the fight, Joshua explained his game plan for the fight, "My strategy in there was kind of stick behind the jab. Joshua weighed 242.2 pounds, his lightest since 2014 when he fought Michael Sprott. 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