Anthony Joshua MBE landed the IBF World Heavyweight title with a brutal second round KO win over Charles Martin at The O2, live on Sky Sports Box Office. In front of a sold-out crowd at fever pitch in Greenwich, Joshua began with his trademark blistering speed and power in the opening round, rocking the unbeaten champion with solid shots.
LONDON – Anthony Joshua is the new IBF Heavyweight Champion of the World. The undefeated knockout artist blasted defending champion Charles Martin in the second round to capture the IBF belt on Saturday in front of a rousing hometown crowd at The O2 in London on SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL.
O2 Arena, London - Olympic gold medal winner Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16KOs) demolished Charles Martin (23-1-1, 21KOs) in two rounds to capture the IBF world heavyweight title.
LONDON – IBF Heavyweight World Champion Charles Martin and unbeaten British Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Joshua are ready to trade huge power punches Saturday’s heavyweight showdown, live on SHOWTIME from The O2.
After ascending to the heavyweight world Championship by beating Evander Holyfield on points in 1999, Lennox Lewis found himself in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose his opponents. And he discovered that plenty of fighters were calling out his name.
Anthony Joshua believes he can overcome Charles Martin's southpaw stance after dedicating much of the build-up to Saturday's fight to that aim. The Olympic gold medallist, 26, challenges IBF heavyweight champion Martin in only his 16th fight as a professional and having not faced a southpaw since leaving the amateur ranks.
Carl Froch Interview - LONDON – IBF Heavyweight World Champion Charles Martin and unbeaten British Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Joshua faced off at the official weighin as they near Saturday’s heavyweight showdown, live on SHOWTIME from The O2.
David Haye Interview - LONDON – IBF Heavyweight World Champion Charles Martin and unbeaten British Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Joshua faced off at the final press conference on Thursday at Four Seasons Hotel in London as they near Saturday’s heavyweight showdown, live on SHOWTIME from The O2.
Hackney’s Ohara Davies (10-0-0, 8KOs) claims his maiden title with a fourth round stoppage of Andy Keates (11-3-0, 1KO) to claim the English lightweight belt.
Anthony Joshua has admitted to feeling intense pressure while preparing to challenge IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin in London on Saturday night.