By Edward Chaykovsky
IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has no problem with Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora "stealing the show" on December 10th in Manchester.
In the main event that night, Joshua will defend his world title against Eric Molina. But most British fans are looking forward to Whyte and Chisora finally getting in the ring to settle their differences.
Whyte and Chisora have been feuding for months on the social networks and interviews. They nearly brawled at a press conference earlier this year and then their tempers erupted at the Sky Sports studios.
Last December, Whyte went to war with Joshua for seven rounds. After stunning Joshua in the second round, Whyte seemed to be rolling strong. Joshua recovered and then came back to break down Whyte for a seventh round stoppage.
Chisora has been building himself back, hoping to get a world title shot in the near future. The World Boxing Council has sanctioned the fight as a final eliminator, so the winner will eventually fall in line for a world title opportunity in 2017.
Joshua told Sky Sports News HQ: "Let them steal it! Listen, they deserve it. This is what people want to see. You put two aggressive lions in a room, someone is going to come out defeated, and someone will come out a winner.
"They're building this up, building this up. They are definitely going to steal a lot of the limelight but this is what the public wants, what the fans want. They want the entertainment, they want the Conor McGregor style build-up. If they can provide it, then take all the limelight, man! Because I'm here to stay, I'm not here for a short time."
It's a fight that Joshua will not miss. He plans to watch the fight from the dressing room or when he's driving back home.
"If I don't catch it, I'll definitely watch it on the way home - still carrying my belt," Joshua said.
