Alexander Povetkin: record, next fight and profile →
Olympic bronze medal winner David Price believes Alexander Povetkin is not only a better fighter than Joseph Parker - he would pick the Russian boxer to knock Parker out. Parker became the only fighter to take WBO, WBA, IBF, IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua the distance back in March in Cardiff, Wales.
WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (21-0, 20 KOs) is crossing his fingers that a deal with WBC champion Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) can be made for next year. Joshua has a scheduled fight date, for April 13th at Wembley in London.
NEW YORK – Alexander Povetkin isn’t the least bit concerned about boxing Anthony Joshua at a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London. In fact, the Russian contender will feel more comfortable challenging Joshua on Joshua’s home turf than if their fight were to take place in Russia.
If Anthony Joshua had a choice, one of Alexander Povetkin’s promoters is certain he wouldn’t have picked Povetkin as his next opponent. That’s the message Vadim Kornilov delivered during a press conference Wednesday in London to promote their September 22 bout at Wembley Stadium. Povetkin is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s WBA heavyweight title.
As BoxingScene.com previously reported, Anthony Joshua believes he would be forced to quit boxing if the heavyweight champion ever endured the kind of doping scandals that have engulfed Alexander Povetkin. Povetkin's presence as the mandatory opponent for British star Joshua at Wembley on September 22 has infuriated fans, who feel he shouldn't be allowed back on the big stage after his drug issues.
Unified world champion Anthony Joshua wants to cement his legacy in heavyweight boxing in "chapter two" of his career, starting with his fight against Alexander Povetkin. Deontay Wilder has long been negotiating with Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn, while Jarrell Miller confronted the British boxer at a DAZN media event in New York on Tuesday, but a mandatory bout with Povetkin is up first at Wembley on September 22.
ANTHONY JOSHUA was back on home turf in Wembley Stadium today, going face-to-face with his September 22 foe Alexander Povetkin. Joshua spoke of his respect for his challenger and said he has watched Povetkin from afar for years. “He is a gold medallist, he has unbelievable pedigree and he’s come through the professional ranks very well,” said Joshua.
Povetkin, Joshua London Press Conference Photos Gallery - Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin will be aired on the streaming platform DAZN on Sept. 22 as part of the U.S. debut of the service, promoters announced Tuesday. (photos by Lawrence Lustig).
Joshua, Povetkin New York Press Conference Photos Gallery - Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin will be aired on the streaming platform DAZN on Sept. 22 as part of the U.S. debut of the service, promoters announced Tuesday. (photos by Ed Mulholland).
Anthony Joshua faced off with Alexander Povetkin on Tuesday – only for Jarrell Miller to try to steal the show. Former Olympic champion Joshua had to square up to Miller during his meet with Povetkin after the American contender invaded the stage. Miller has wanted to face Joshua – who fights Povetkin in his seventh world title defence at Wembley Stadium on September 22.