Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua Faces Erislandy Savon in Tough Opener

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Finchley super-heavyweight Anthony Joshua will have to battle past a man with one of the most famous names in world amateur boxing history if he is to realise his dream of claiming a medal at his home city Olympics.

World silver medallist Joshua, one of Great Britain's best hopes for boxing gold, was handed a first round bout against Cuban Erislandy Savon - nephew of the great three-time Olympic champion Felix Savon - in today's draw at the ExCel Centre.

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[Fishkie]

Cracking fight! Cant wait for this one. fighting in the 1st rnd when there both fresh. Savon is Incredibly nimble on his feet for a big man, but Anthony got the more scope for improvement. Medzhidov is the obviouse danger to all tho. Exciting times in the Ams.. Who would ov thunk it?

[HughJass]

ah my god,well if hes gonna win gold it starts with savon lol what a fight i think savon might take this you know hope im wrong

[Money_May]

Oh wow I'm hyped!! I have faith in Joshua hope he can do it. Kinda sad one of the big fighters has gotta go early lol.

[Russian Crushin]

Wow tough first fight

[Cloud]

Holy Hell what a fight.

[PureBoxingCEO]

Savon will beat Joshua. He is the chosen one in the super heavys

[nachorjj]

I go with Savon

[Flux]

Savon's very talented, but a bit chinny. I honestly think Joshua can walk through him.