I sort of saw this one coming, i don't think Hearn wabts any part of the Wilder fight yet, but following a lacklustre performne cy Joshua against Takam, and Wilder making so much noise, there are VERY few other fights they can take that will keep the fanbase "sort of happy " this is one of them

we hear that Hearn is trying to negotiate terms, and I'm fairly certain Lucas browne was about to be announced yesterday but Hearn got on the phone quick. And im sure he will be happy to pay a bit more now his options are limited.

We have gone back and forth on this fight a lot, but as of right now who would you pick.

That 20% must be looking a damn sight better right about now, huh?


The fight is now a done deal. Heavyweight contender Christian Hammer (22-4, 12 KOs) of Germany has signed a contract for the planned fight with former world champion Alexander Povetkin (32-1, 23 KOs). At their recent annual convention, the World Boxing Organization sanctioned Povetkin vs. Hammer as a final WBO eliminator for a world title shot at Joseph Parker.

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Instead of a traditional "split" what about something like


Split the gate, but joshua gets all of the uk ppv money and duc..er parker gets all of the NZ ppv money?

Crawford will seperate his head from his shoulders.

Anthony Joshua: I can’t afford to lose

Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua worked out for the media on Tuesday in Sheffield, England, as the undefeated British sensation continues preparation for his showdown against IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam on Saturday, Oct. 28 live on SHOWTIME from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

[img=0x0]http://fightnews.com/boxing/AJ-Workout-09.jpg[/img]Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
“This is a must-win for myself and for Carlos Takam,” Joshua told Sky Sports. “As much as my supporters want to see me win, there are still a few people who doubt me and want me to lose and disrupt our plan. They don’t want to see the cream rise to the top.”

Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) is not taking Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs) lightly, and said he feels added pressure taking on a new opponent on short notice as Takam replaces the injured Kubrat Pulev.
“Twenty wins, 20 knockouts ain’t bad, but boxing’s unforgiving. So don’t ask me what you do for your 21st fight,” Joshua said. “I can’t afford to lose, and I don’t want to lose.
“Boxing is a sport that’s unforgiving in a sense that if Takam beats me, that loss will stay on my record for a lifetime. That will always be my legacy. It will not be, ‘Oh, he was a world champion, and he did well for the sport of boxing.’ No, no, no, no no. It would be, ‘He’s 19-1.’ That’s the new legacy and I just don’t want that blemish on my record right now.
“I’ve known about Carlos Takam for a long time and he’s a very, very well-rounded fighter. He’s been moving his way up the IBF rankings, so I’ve always had my eye on him anyway.
“I think Eddie did a great job to have someone in place in case these mishaps happen. And when I heard the news I was fighting Takam, of all people, he’s a very strong, game fighter. This is his chance to kind of shock the world.
“Takam is already as tough as they come. He’s so tough. He just keeps on walking forward, and that’s disheartening for a fighter.
“When I’m in there with him, it will be interesting to see how game and ready he is, and what fire he is ready to go through.”

So he's a big lad, too big but 5-0 and some notable names on his ledger already.
Butterbollox - although shit and a fraud, good name to have on your record for the non boxing nz public.
Hasley Hepi - an unknown novice but unbeaten and a victory across the pond.
King Afa - sadly passed his best, but ex NZ heavyweight champion.
So what do you all think of big Conrad? Does he have a future????
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Just saw this on the scene, joe could be having to go and face PEDvetkin in russia in the new year.