As previously reported #4 Ranked IBF Champion Anthony Joshua 17-0(17KO'S) will defend his IBF title for the second time in the Manchester Arena. After negotiations with #6 Ranked contender Joseph Parker 21-0(18KO'S) and #1 Ranked and Former two time Champion Wladimir Klitschko 64-4(53KO'S) fell through, Joshua needed a quick replacement for the venue. The fighters who were being talked to by Matchroom boxing were #40 Ranked fringe contender David Price 21-3(18KO'S), #15 Ranked Contender Bryant Jennings 19-2(10KO'S), and #23 Ranked Contender Eric Molina 25-3(19KO'S).
At the end after weeks of negotiating Eric Molina was picked. The former title challenger is coming off a two win streak over Journeyman Rodrick Ray 5-9-1(2KO'S) and former two weight champion Tomasz Adamek 50-5(30KO'S). Eric Molina has fallen short in a title challenge before against #3 Ranked WBC Champion Deontay Wilder 37-0(36KO'S).
BoxRec has already scheduled and verified the bout
http://boxrec.com/boxer/387871
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At the end after weeks of negotiating Eric Molina was picked. The former title challenger is coming off a two win streak over Journeyman Rodrick Ray 5-9-1(2KO'S) and former two weight champion Tomasz Adamek 50-5(30KO'S). Eric Molina has fallen short in a title challenge before against #3 Ranked WBC Champion Deontay Wilder 37-0(36KO'S).
BoxRec has already scheduled and verified the bout
http://boxrec.com/boxer/387871
To see the rest of the Heavyweight Rankings visit
http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...php?p=17117131
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