Joshua meets Povetkin

Undefeated world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces Russian Alexander Povetkin in a mandatory title defence for the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles, as well as the WBA Super crown

Wembley Stadium, Sep 22


TALE OF THE TAPE
Joshua 				Povetkin
28		Age		39
British		Nationality	Russian
2013		Turned pro	2005
21-0		Won-lost	34-1
20		Knockouts	24
6ft 6in		Height		6ft 2in
82in		Reach		75in
Orthodox	Stance		Orthodox


FIGHTING FORM: Last five contests
2018 Joseph Parker	Win: UD*
2017 Carlos Takam	Win: R10
2017 Wladimir Klitschko	Win: R11
2016 Eric Molina	Win: R3
2016 Dominic Breazeale	Win: R7

2018 David Price	Win: R5
2017 Christian Hammer	Win: UD
2017 Andriy Rudenko	Win: UD
2016 Johann Duhaupas	Win: R6
2015 Mariusz Wach	Win: R12


WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS
Title 	WBO		IBF		IBO 		WBC 		WBA Super
2018	A. Joshua			
2017			A. Joshua	A. Joshua			A. Joshua
2016	J. Parker	C. Martin
2015	T. Fury		T. Fury		T. Fury		D. Wilder	T. Fury
2014							B. Stiverne
2013	Winner of Joshua-
2012	Povetkin fight set to seek 
2011	bout with WBC title-holder					W. Klitschko
2010	Deontay Wilder (right) to
2009	unify heavyweight division			V. Klitschko
2008	W. Klitschko	W. Klitschko			S. Peter
2007	S. Ibragimov			W. Klitschko	O. Maskaev
	
Fighter gains WBA superchampion crown with multiple titles


*Unanimous decision


Source: Boxing Scene 
Pictures: Getty 
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