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Ang mga Production sa Don King nagpahibalo sa Oktubre 4 nga showdown tali sa WBA No. 1 Contender Michael Hunter & Kalibutan nga Kubtrat Pulev

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MIAMI, Fla. (August 13, 2025)-Ang labing bantog nga boksing sa kalibutan ang nag-agayDon King nagpahibalo sa usa ka bag-ong petsa ug lokasyon alang sa WBA Heavyweight World Championship nga adunay kasamtangang kampiyonKubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulev sa pag-atubang sa dili. 1-Nag-ranggo sa WBA ContenderMichael "Bounty" Hunter.

Ang kulbahinam nga gabii sa mga away nga mahitaboOktubre 4sa Miami'sSiya-aala frontton casino, Gipahibalo sa King, Bisan pa sa mga hulga sa usa ka demanda sa Epic Sports ug Kalingawan nga mga representante nga giingon sa Kingpadayon nga mikaylap ang mga bakak nga wala magamit ang mangangayam alang sa kini nga away.

Hari, Kinsa sa tingpamulak ang nagdaog sa $1.1 milyon nga pitaka nga bid sa WBA aron mapadayon ang away sa sinugdanan nga gieskedyul sa August 23rd, giingon nga siya adunay gihapon usa ka nagbugkos nga tulo ka tuig nga kontrata nga adunay mangangayam nga gipirmahan kaniadtong Pebrero sa 2024 ug dayon nagdaog sa duha ka sunud-sunod nga pag-apelar sa WBA pinaagi sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan aron mapugngan ang away.

"Ang mga hulga sa mga kaso nga nagpadayon batok sa WBA pinaagi sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan,"Si King miingon sa usa ka pahayag. "Kini tanan nga korapsyon, limbong, pagsuborno, Ang mga rigged nga mga laraw ug baliko nga mga scam sa Epic Sports nga nagpadani sa WBA alang sa pag-usab sa WBA Purse Bid, Alang sa Pulev vs Hunter, nga nidaog sa DKP. Karon, Ang EPIC Sports naningkamot sa pag-usab ug pagwagtang sa away. Kini nga mga panganod sa kahanginan nga adunay bakak ug paglimbong sa kamatuoran, peke ug bakak nga balita. "

Nagpadayon ang King: "Ang WBA nga halangdon nga nagtindog alang sa ilang mga lagda ug mga regulasyon ug gideklarar nga bug-os nga purse bid ug lehitimo, ingon nga gihimo, Unya ang Epic Sports ug WBA Champion Kubat Pular nga si Pularv mihimo usa ka pag-apelar sa pagbag-o sa mga lagda ug regulasyon sa WBA nga gihimakak sa kampeon, unya ang epiko nga sports usab ang mga kontrata sa pitaka sa pitaka sama nga sila nakadaog sa pitaka nga bid, ug gipangutana ang WBA nga dili matinuoron ug ilegal nga naghatag sa ilang pag-apelar. "

Giingon ni King Karon nga ang WBA naghimo sa desisyon nga ipadayon ang desisyon sa pitaka bahin sa Kumprat Pulev, nga, Sa pagtugot sa WBA, Gipahibalo niya ang Oktubre 4th Petsa ug lokasyon sa Miami alang niining matahum nga bug-at nga kampeonato sa kampiyon sa kampiyon sa kampeonato nga himuon.

"Bisan pa, Si John Wirt wala mohunong sa pagsulay sa pagpugong sa away, para sa dili. 1 Contender Michael Hunter, dili makig-away. Karon ang Epic Sports John Wirts ug Ivaylo Gotzeev nagsumite sa usa ka demanda sa mga arbitrasyon batok sa mga desisyon sa WBA ug patas nga dula kontra sa ilang sentro sa sports ug kalingawan.

"Bisan pa, Dili maghulat ang DKP sa kana nga desisyon. Ang DKP mobarug ug magsuporta sa kadungganan ug kredibilidad sa Wba sa ilang desisyon alang sa patas nga pagdula ug hustisya bahin sa WBA Purse Bid Sitwasyon. Ang pagkakasaligan sa WBA gipahimutang. "

Giingon sa hari sa Oktubre 4 Ang kard adunay usab mga Fighters sa DKPBlair "ang flair" cobbs, Adrien "Ang Suliran" nga Broner ug kanhi WBC Cruiserweight World ChampionNoel Mikaelian.

Katapusang katapusan sa semana, Gipagawas sa DKP ang usa ka hunong-andista nga order sa mga paghawid sa grupo sa Sela ug TKO, Inc., Human kini gikataho nga adunay away sa mga buhat nga makuspot sa Hunter batok sa Jarrell Miller kaniadtong Septyembre 11th Atol sa Mega-Fight Week nga adunay Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford sa Las Vegas.

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WBA No. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “Ang Bounty” Andam na ang mangangayam sa Champion Kubar Puleb

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MIAMI, Fla. (Hulyo 17, 2025)- Wba heavyweight contender michael "Ang Bounty" Hunter andam nga ipakita sa kalibutan nga siya nagpasabut sa negosyo sa Heavyweight Division. Gipaabut ni Hunter ang iyang away kauban ang WBA Heavyweight World Champion Kubar "ang Cobra" Pulev.

Ang labing kadako nga promoter sa kalibutan, Don King, kinsa midaog sa $1.1 Milyon nga pitaka nga bid sa WBA ug promoter ni Hunter, nagpahayag nga kini tanan nga mga sistema "moadto" alang sa titulo nga away.

Samtang ang mga representante sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan, nga nagpakaulaw sa WBA sa pitaka nga bid, Padayon sa pagkaylap sa kabakakan nga wala magamit ang mangangayam alang sa kini nga away ... kini nga away ang mahitabo alang sa WBA Heavyweight Championship.

"Kahapon nga si Don King King ug Noel Mikaelian Suba sa Jake, ug karon, Ang Dakong Michael Hunter ug Don King naa sa proseso sa pagsamad sa epiko nga sports ug kalingawan ug pagdala boxing balik sa mga tawo,"Miingon si Hari. "Salamat, Michael; Tinuod ka nga usa ka buotan nga mangangayam nga mangangayam.

"Si Michael Hunter ug ako dili mabulag. Nalipay siya nga naa sa United Kingdom alang sa Fight karong semanaha, ug magpadayon siya sa pagbansay ug pag-andam sa pagtuktok sa Purev. Nagtrabaho siya pag-ayo sa pag-andam alang sa hinungdanon nga away sa iyang karera, ug nagpaabut siya kung unsa ang sunod usab. "Andam siya nga pamatud-an sa kalibutan nga siya ang tinuod nga bug-at nga stampigal. Himoon naton kini. "

Ang Habagatang Hunter Hunter sa Southern California (24-1-2, 17 KOs) midaog sa bakanteng wba Gold Heavyweight titulo sa Hunyo, pagkuha sa Cassius Chaney sa usa ka 12-round Unanimous nga desisyon sa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel ug Casino sa Hollywood, Fla. Sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Disyembre, Ang Hunter nakarehistro sa ikalima nga hugna nga TKO sa Christian Larrondo Garcia sa Mexico. Ang Setback sa Karera sa Hunter ra ang nakabalik sa 2017 Kung nawala siya usa ka unanimous 12-hugna nga desisyon sa karon nga Oleksandr USYK, Kinsa sa Disyembre ang gibunalan sa Tyson Fury aron mahimong ikatulo nga boksingero nga mahimong usa ka dili maayo nga World Champion sa duha nga gibug-aton nga mga dibisyon sa "Upat ka Belt Era."

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

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Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23

MIAMI (Mayo 28, 2025)-Hall of Fame Boxing PromoterDon King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Heavyweight World ChampionKubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulevfacing WBA No. 2 contenderMichael "Bounty" Hunter sa Sabado, August 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94th birthday on August 20. King said the location for the fight will be determined at a later date with Florida, Las Vegas, Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential sites.

Fighting in his hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 KOs) won the WBA (Regular) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

Ang Habagatang Hunter Hunter sa Southern California (24-1-2, 17 KOs) won the vacant WBA Gold Heavyweight Title in June taking out Cassius Chaney in a 12-round unanimous decision at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sa iyang katapusang away kaniadtong Disyembre, Ang Hunter nakarehistro sa ikalima nga hugna nga TKO sa Christian Larrondo Garcia sa Mexico. Ang Setback sa Karera sa Hunter ra ang nakabalik sa 2017 Kung nawala siya usa ka unanimous 12-hugna nga desisyon sa karon nga Oleksandr USYK, who in December beat Tyson Fury to become just the third boxer to become an undisputed world champion in the two weight divisions in the “four-belt era”.

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CONFIDENT HUGHIE FURY WRAPPING UP ‘TORTUROUS’ TRAINING CAMP; ARRIVES IN BULGARIA SATURDAY TO FACE KUBRAT PULEV IN ‘FIRE & FURY’ IBF ELIMINATOR ON SATURDAY, OKTUBRE 27, IN SOFIA, BULGARIA

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(Oktubre 18, 2018) Britain’s IBF #5-rated heavyweight contender Hughie Fury is putting the final touches on a “torturous” training camp and, with his team, will arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria, karong Sabado.

 

 

Sa Sabado, Oktubre 27, Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) moatubang Kubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) in a 12-round elimination bout at the Arena Armeec in Pulev’s hometown of Sofia. The winner that night will become the first in line to face champion Anthony Joshua.

 

 

 

Ang maong kalihokan, entitled “Fire & Fury” will be presented by Ivaylo Gotzev and John Wirt’s Epic Sports and Entertainment, together with Fury’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, and will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5.

 

 

 

“I made a promise to beat Pulev in his own backyard and that’s what I’m going to do,” said a confident Fury. “Nobody else wanted this tough fight. That’s because they’re not future champions. I know what it takes and what you have to do to become the man. I don’t care if I fight Pulev in his own house. He’s in my way of what I want, and he’s got to go.”

 

 

 

Fury and father/trainer Peter Fury have been pushing it to the limit in their Manchester Gym, training twice a day, six days a week for up to three hours per session. But Fury, the current BBBofC British Heavyweight Champion, says all the work will soon be worth it.

 

 

 

“It will all be worth it when my hand is raised,” he continued. “There are no holes in my game right now. I’m at the top of my craft and once Pulev is eliminated, I’ll be coming for Anthony Joshua. He looked vulnerable in his last fight. I’m the one who will capitalize on those vulnerabilities!"

 

 

 

Despite his supreme confidence, defeating Pulev will be no easy feat for 24-year-old Fury. 37-year-old Pulev is one of the most popular athletes in all of Bulgaria, and a former two-time European and IBF International Heavyweight Champion. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Wladimir Klitschko sa 2014. Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller ug Dominic Breazeale all declined to face Pulev before Fury accepted.

 

 

 

“After I walk right into Pulev’s hometown and take him out, something no other heavyweight would even dare to try, everyone is going to be talking about me and Anthony Joshua. I can’t wait to get this job done and move on to the world championship.”

 

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KUBRAT PULEV PROMISING ‘FIRE & FURY’ IN IBF ELIMINATOR AGAINST HUGHIE FURY ON SATURDAY, OKTUBRE 27, IN SOFIA, BULGARIA

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WORLD-CLASS HEAVYWEIGHTS VYING FOR THE RIGHT TO FACE ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN WINNER FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Sa Sabado, Oktubre 27, “Fire & Fury” will collide, as IBF #2-rated heavyweight contender Kubrat "Ang Cobra" Pulev will face Britain’s IBF #5-rated Hughie Fury in a 12-round elimination bout at the Arena Armeec in Pulev’s hometown of Sofia, Bulgaria.

 

 

 

Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) and Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) will be competing for the right to face the winner of the September 22 showdown between champion Anthony Joshua ug challenger Alexander Povetkin.

 

 

 

Ang maong kalihokan, entitled “Fire & Fury” will be presented by Ivaylo Gotzev and John Wirt’s Epic Sports and Entertainment, together with Fury’s promoter, Hennessey Sports, and will be broadcast live in the UK on Channel 5.

 

 

 

One of the most popular athletes in all of Bulgaria, 37-year-old Pulev is on a five-fight winning streak, including a TKO 3 over former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter. Among his many distinctions, Pulev is a former two-time European and IBF International Heavyweight Champion. He stands 6’ 4 ½” and weighs in around 240 lbs. Pulev’s only career loss came in a challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship against Wladimir Klitschko sa 2014. Fury is the fourth opponent scheduled to face Pulev, as Britain’s Dillian Whyte and Americans Jarell Miller ug Dominic Breazeale all declined the fight.

 

 

 

Pulev, who will be having his first bout since partnering with Epic Sports and Entertainment, says Fury better not be looking past him while preparing for this fight.

 

 

 

“The fact that Hughie Fury is coming to Bulgaria when many others ran away speaks volumes,” said Pulev. “I understand that he is very motivated because this is an eliminator fight for a chance at the world title. I suggest he stops thinking about the world title for a moment and come prepared for a real battle. I am already in beast mode and I’m hungry for my return in the ring!"

 

 

 

Fury hails from Manchester and is the current BBBofC British Heavyweight Champion and is trained by his father, Peter Fury. The 23-year-old stands 6’ 6” tall and also weighs in around 240 lbs. In September of 2017, Fury suffered his only career loss, a controversial majority decision to Joseph Parker for Parker’s WBO Heavyweight Championship.

 

 

 

“It’s taken a lot of time to make this fight happen and I want to thank all of those involved,” said Hughie Fury. “I want to fight for world titles and to do that I need to beat the guys at the top of the division. Kubrat Pulev is a serious fight for the mandatory position and I know I’ve got to be the real deal to beat him. I believe I’m going to do that in his back yard where others trembled at the thought of it.”

 

 

 

“We want to be involved in these big fight nights and to go up against the big names that lead the division,” added father and trainer Peter Fury. “To become a world heavyweight champion, you’ve got to overcome every challenge that’s put in front of you. And for Hughie that starts in Bulgaria in October.”

 

 

 

“In this day and age, when some promoters and their fighters opt for the safest bets, Hughie Fury has done the opposite,” said Ivaylo Gotzev of Fury, who has faced his own share of delays and disappointments on his way to this eliminator bout. “Fury has decided to step into the Lion’s Den, and fight Kubrat in his home town of Sofia. This matchup is intriguing, as two of the best in the division step up and face one another. We expect a great heavyweight battle – one that will decide one man’s destiny to fight for the most coveted title in the world – the Heavyweight Championship. To all of Team Fury – you are welcome in Bulgaria!"

 

 

 

Hennessy Sports CEO Mick Hennessy, promoter of Fury, miingon: “First and foremost I’d like to heap praise on my young fighter Hughie Fury. There’s no pantomime and no theatrics. He’s just a young man, full of respect for everyone he faces, and who believes in giving the fans proper fights and value for money. Sa lang 23 years of age Hughie is a massive talent. He’s not perhaps got the plaudits he deserves, so this is his moment to make the boxing world really sit up and take notice of what he’s capable of.”

 

 

 

“I’d also like to thank my counterparts at Epic Sports & Entertainment for making this fight happen. It’s taken a lot to get to this point, but we were determined to give the fans a fight that they deserve. Both teams are excited about this one.”

 

 

 

The stacked International undercard, along with ticket details, will be revealed shortly.

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UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA STOPS MANDATORY CHALLENGER CARLOS TAKAM IN 10TH

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Josue vs. Takam, The First of Consecutive Heavyweight World Title Fights On SHOWTIME, Replays TONIGHT at 10:40 sa gabii. UG/PT sa Showtime; And On Sunday Morning at 10 am. UG/PT sa Showtime hilabihang

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CARDIFF, WALES (Oct. 28, 2017) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua stopped IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th round sa Sabado night at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, where the British sensation improved to 20 daog, tanan pinaagi sa knockout, and retained both his IBF and WBA world title belts.

Josue vs. Takam was contested before a record 78,000 fans, the largest ever for an indoor boxing event and was the first of back-to-back heavyweight world title fights airing live on SHOWTIME. Next Sabado, Nov. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder headlines a three-fight telecast when he faces former world champion Bermane Stiverne at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Creative combinations and some inside fighting rarely seen from the rangy Joshua opened up a cut over Takam’s right eye and floored the challenger in the 4th. Ulahi, Joshua opened another gash over the left eye but a bloody and battered Takam continued to press forward. Takam was able to land some significant punches in the middle rounds but not enough to take Joshua off his game.

Sa 10th, after Joshua landed several big punches including a left-right combination that rocked the courageous challenger, referee Phil Edwards stepped in and stopped the fight at 1:34.

“I kept my composure,” said Joshua when asked about a head butt in the second round that may have broken the champion’s nose. “We will get my nose cracked back into place and then we can get back to training.”

When SKY Sports’ ringside reporter Andy Scott asked the beloved champion about a unification bout with fellow undefeated champion Wilder, Joshua said, “It has to happen. It has to happen for sure. When it comes down to it, the IBF, IBO and WBA have mandatory challengers. I can’t just fight any Joe Blow I want. I have to fight the obligations as champion and once I fulfill those, my door is open to fight anyone, be it Wilder or anyone else.

“Everyone saw how hard it took to get the belts,” he continued. “I am not giving them up for anyone.”

When asked about fighting overseas in America or elsewhere, Joshua replied to the delight of the U.K. fans, “As I said, it’s not my decision what happens outside the ring… but look at what boxing is doing. We are getting people coming in from all around the U.K. and from different countries. I think we should keep on boxing right here in the U.K.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM FINAL WEIGHTS, PHOTOS & COMMISSION OFFICIALS FOR UNIFIED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga® Pagpuyo Sa 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Wales

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CARDIFF, WALES (Oct. 27, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at a career-high 254 pounds and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam measured 235 ½ pounds for their heavyweight showdown ugma sa Showtime.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT from sold-out Principality Stadium in Cardiff where an estimated 78,000 fans will converge for the largest indoor event in boxing history.

 

Josue, who went past the 10th round for the first time with a sensational knockout of Wladimir Klitschko on Abril 29, promised conditioning wasn’t an issue.

 

“I’ve been doing a lot more running. Maybe I’m starting to fill out as I get older and I’m starting to find my natural weight,” Joshua said. “Who knows what it is. I definitely feel a lot fitter than I have in previous fights.”

 

The referee for Sabado sa contest is Phil Edwards and the judges scoring ringside are Michael Alexander (England), Pawel Kardyni (Poland) and Ron McNair (New York).

 

If Joshua’s previous 19 bouts are any indication, the judges might not be necessary.

 

“I’m not going to say I’m going to knock him out and smash him up and all these types of things,” said Joshua, who has knocked out all of his professional opponents en route to unifying the heavyweight division. “But that’s what I have to do.”

 

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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“He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.” – Anthony Joshua

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point.” – Carlos Takam

 

Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga® Pagpuyo Sa 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Wales

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CARDIFF, WALES (Oct. 26, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam faced off at the National Museum in Cardiff sa Huwebes during the final press conference for their heavyweight blockbuster karong Sabadolive on SHOWTIME from sold-out Principality Stadium.

 

Joshua and Takam will square off in front of an all-time indoor boxing record of 78,000 fans on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT in the U.S.

 

Josue (19-0, 19 KOs) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division via knockout in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with long-reigning kingpin Wladimir Klitschko this past April.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving,” Joshua said sa Huwebes. “That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Sabado. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs) has experience in close bouts with reigning WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker and former challenger Alexander Povetkin. Ang 2004 Olympian from Cameroon enters the contest having boxed more than three times the professional rounds as Joshua.

 

“My experience will help me win the fight,” Takam said. “I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

Joshua and Takam meet 24 years after Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno squared off in the first all-British heavyweight world championship in front of more than 25,000 fans at the National Stadium in Cardiff. There will be more than 78,000 at the new National Stadium – Principality Stadium – sa Sabado.

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say sa Huwebes:

 

Anthony Joshua

 

“Fighting is all I do. It’s all I know. It’s an honor to be defending these belts. I don’t always like to talk about the belts because I’ve always been a fighter before that and I’ve always had the ambition of being a talented fighter before I became champion. I’m just looking forward to getting in the ring and handling business.

 

“We’re going to have to put that Klitschko win to the side at some stage because boxing is unforgiving. That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“I do know that I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win. In terms of style, technique and preparation, it’s completely different. Every camp is completely different. My mindset is completely different. All will be revealed Sabado. Best of luck to both men and the best man will win.

 

"[Trainer Rob McCracken] has never just trained me for one style of opponent. He’s trained me to be the best me. He’s trained me to be ready, to be fit, to be focused and to adapt new skills to my boxing. No matter who my opponent is, I’ll always be in good condition to compete against any champion or any contender in the world.

 

“We’re in the business of providing really good fights. We’re not here to tip and tap and run for 12 rounds. We’re here to get stuck in.

 

“I know what it’s like to be the non-champion fighting for a championship. When there’s that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it’s going to be competitive. This is heavyweight championship boxing. Both of us are on the same elite level so you’re going to see an elite fight.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Sabado. This division is unpredictable. You saw I got tired in the fifth round against Klitschko. Am I going to find out I’m only a five round fighter? Takam is tough and can go the distance. He’s definitely going to take me into late waters and that’s where it’s going to be interesting.

 

“With [Takam’s] style and his strength, I wish I came into this fight heavier so we could just stand there and slug it out with each other. Why’d I come in lighter? I thought I was fighting Pulev – a real amateur-style boxer. I had to stay off the line, jab with him and match his speed. Takam is a completely different style of fighter so I might have come in a bit heavier if I knew I was fighting Takam.

 

“I’m just a reflection of hard work. The UK boxing scene is quite grassroots. I still go to my amateur club. Just before this championship fight, I was training with all the amateurs – kids that were just 10 ka tuig-ang panuigon. You can only achieve what you see, so when they’re training with Olympians and professional World Champions, they’re inspired. That’s real nice to be the champion and still keep it real training with the grassroots athletes.”

 

Carlos Takam

“My experience will help me win the fight. I’ve been in there with a champion. When we get in the ring it’s just two fighters. Only at the end of the fight will we know who the real world champion is.

 

“I saw Joshua go down. I saw he has a weak point, and we’ve been working on targeting that.”

 

“I’m going to box my way. I’m going to come forward, fight my fight.

 

“I believe in myself. I’m confined. It wouldn’t be a shock if I won because of the confidence I have.

 

“When I heard about the fight, I was already in preparation for another fight so I had to completely change the way I trained to be ready for this fight. I’m coming out on the 28th to win the fight.

 

“All I can do is invite you to see the outcome of the fight on the 28th. I’m coming out to win.

 

“I know it’s going to be a great fight. This will change my life in boxing but not from the person I am.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA vs. CARLOS TAKAM PUBLIC WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SATURDAY LIVE ON SHOWTIME®

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Unified Champion Joshua Defends On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Pagpuyo Sa 5 sa gabii. UG / 2 sa gabii. PT From Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Wales

 

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CARDIFF, WALES (Oct. 25, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam worked out in front of approximately 1,400 fans on Wednesday at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, just three days before they square off karong Sabado nagpuyo sa Showtime.

 

The near-capacity crowd at the National Concert Hall of Wales serves as a prelude to the record-breaking audience expected at Principality Stadium sa Sabado diin labi pa sa 75,000 fans will set boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record at the retractable roof facility.

 

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins live at 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT from ringside in Cardiff as Joshua (19-0, 19 KOs) returns for the first time since unifying the heavyweight division. The undefeated British sensation picked up the WBA belt to go along with his IBF crown on Abril 29 in a leading Fight of the Year thriller with Wladimir Klitschko.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves,” Joshua said. “This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts.”

 

Takam (35-3-1, 27 KOs), sa usa ka 2004 Olympian from Cameroon, packs a lengthy resume as he looks to shock the world and become heavyweight champion.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt,” said the 36-year-old Takam. “But I’m coming here to take it.”

 

Josue vs. Takam is the first of two consecutive heavyweight world bouts on SHOWTIME. Next Sabado, Nov. 4, WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title in a rematch with Bermane Stiverne, the only opponent to last the distance with the American champion in 38 propesyonal nga away.

 

Here’s what the fighters had to say on Wednesday:

 

ANTHONY JOSHUA:

“I’ve never been nervous about fighting but I think this stadium is going to be different. There’s a closed roof. I know the energy and the atmosphere is going to be bouncing up and down off the roof and it’s going to be nothing like before. Ingon nga ako miingon, if Sabado night is a little bit like the people today here at the public workout, it’s going to be phenomenal.

 

“This is what fighting’s about – different styles and different types of opponents. But the best opponent you can work on is yourself so I’ve definitely been improving myself. I can talk about a million things I’ve been working on but at the end of the day, as soon as that first bell rings, that’s when it matters.

 

“We’re going to have a war. We’re going to wear our hearts on our sleeves. This is what fighting’s about. With me, it ain’t about all this other stuff that goes on outside the ring. When people come to watch me box, they know they’re going to have a good time. They know they’re going to see knockouts. They’re going to see a bit of blood and a bit of respect after.

 

“I think the UK has been sending a statement for a long time. It wasn’t so long ago that U.K. heavyweights or boxers weren’t getting a look. Karon, all the Americans are talking about U.K. manggugubat. We’ve definitely been sending a statement over to the States for a long time.

 

"[Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder] can watch me a million times but it’s so different when you get in these ropes. When you get in here, you can watch somebody a million times, but it’s a different challenge when you face someone face-to-face.

 

“We have to deliver. The fans know what they want, I know what they want. It’s my job to deliver. I haven’t got to say it – I know already and the fans know. Let’s just deliver Sabado night and we’ll look forward to a promising 2018.”

 

On opponent Takam, who became the mandatory challenger after an injury to Kubrat Pulev:

“First and foremost, massive credit to Eddie [Hearn] because he’s done amazing work. He was ahead of the game and he’s managed to allow this show to go ahead. Credit to Carlos Takam, a true athlete who stays fit all year round. He’s not someone who just trains for a fight, he seems to keep himself conditioned and that’s what we like. He’s the same as myself. And I think – what would I do? Would I give up the IBF belt? Hell no. I worked too hard for it.”

 

CARLOS TAKAM:

“I’m ready for this fight, I’m ready for everything he has. I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. We were in the gym getting ready, hoping we would get this chance.

 

“He’s a world champion, he’s earned his belt. But I’m coming here to take it. You have to defend your title, and I’m not going to make it easy. I’m going to make this the fight of the year.

 

“If I can do things differently from what other boxers have done against him, I’ll have a chance to win by knockout.

 

“A lot of people have asked me if I see any weaknesses in Joshua’s style. All I can say is we will see on fight night.

 

“I’m not bothered about fighting in front of 80,000 mga tawo, the only people in the ring will be myself and Joshua, nothing else matters except us.”

 

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An Examination Of Joshua’s Career Progression Toward Heavyweight Championship & Unification Written and Narrated By Steve Farhood

Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam | Sabado, Oct. 28

Pagkinabuhi sa Showtime® Sa 5 sa gabii. UG / 2 sa gabii. PT

 

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UNSA: International Boxing Hall of Famer and historian Steve Farhood examines the career of Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua in advance of his title defense against IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam on Sabado, Oct. 28live on SHOWTIME from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

 

In the latest edition of the SHOWTIME Sports® digital series “Ring Resume,” Farhood takes an in-depth look at Joshua’s career beginning with his 2015 showdown with then-unbeaten Gary Cornish. The six-fight examination culminates with his career-defining win over Wladimir Klitschko to unify the division earlier this year.

 

Ang Oct. 28 Showtime kampyonato sa boxing nga® telecast begins live at 5 sa gabii. UG/2 sa gabii. PT with ringside analysis in Cardiff where nearly 80,000 fans are expected to fill the Welsh national stadium.