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Don King Productions annonce la confrontation du 4 octobre entre WBA no. 1 Concurrent Michael Hunter & Champion du monde Kubrat PULEV

MIAMI, FLA. (Août 13, 2025)-Le plus grand promoteur de boxe du monde le légendaireDon King a annoncé une nouvelle date et un nouvel emplacement pour le championnat du monde des poids lourds WBA avec un champion actuelKubrat «Le Cobra» Pulev affronter non. 1-Contender WBA classéMichael «The Bounty» Hunter.

La nuit passionnante de combats aura lieu surOctobre 4chez MiamiCasino she-aala fronton, King a annoncé, Malgré les menaces d'un procès par des représentants épiques sportifs et de divertissement qui, selon King, continuent de répandre que Hunter n'est pas disponible pour ce combat.

Roi, qui au printemps a gagné le $1.1 Million Bourse Offre de la WBA pour mettre en scène le combat initialement prévu pour août 23e, a déclaré qu'il avait toujours un contrat contraignant de trois ans avec Hunter qui avait été signé en février de 2024 Et puis a été victorieux en deux appels consécutifs à la WBA par Epic Sports and Entertainment pour empêcher le combat de se produire.

«Les menaces des poursuites se poursuivent contre la WBA par Epic Sports and Entertainment,"King a dit dans un communiqué. "C'est une corruption, fraude, corruption, Schémas truqués et escroqueries tordues par Epic Sports faisant appel à la WBA pour réexamen de l'offre de bourse WBA, Pour Pulev contre Hunter, Quel DKP a gagné. Maintenant, Epic Sports essaie de changer et d'annuler le combat. Cela obtient l'atmosphère avec des mensonges et la tromperie de la vérité, fausses et fausses nouvelles.

King a continué: «La WBA a honorablement défendu ses règles et réglementations et a déclaré l'offre de bourse valide et légitime, comme détenu, Epic Sports et le champion de la WBA, Kubrat Pulev, Epic Sports a réécrit les contrats d'offre de bourse comme s'ils avaient remporté l'offre de bourse, et a demandé à la WBA d'accorder de façon déshonore et illégalement son appel. »

King a dit maintenant que la WBA avait pris sa décision de respecter la décision de l'offre de bourse concernant Kubrat Pulev, que, Après approbation par la WBA, Il a annoncé l'octobre 4e Date et Miami Emplacement pour ce combat de titre de champion des poids lourds fantastique qui aura lieu.

"Cependant, John Wirt n'arrête jamais d'essayer d'empêcher le combat, pour le non. 1 concurrent Michael Hunter, ne pas se battre. Maintenant, Epic Sports John Wirt et Ivaylo Gotzev déposent une plainte pour les arbitrages contre les décisions de la justice et du fair-play de la WBA contre leur entreprise de sports et de divertissement épique.

"Cependant, DKP n'attendra pas que cette décision arrive. DKP se lèvera et soutiendra l'honneur et la crédibilité de la WBA dans leur décision pour le fair-play et la justice concernant la situation de l'offre du bourse WBA. La crédibilité de la WBA est en jeu. »

Le roi a dit l'octobre 4 La carte comprendra également des combattants DKPBlair «The Flair» CobbsAdrien «Le problème» broner et ancien champion du monde Cruiserweight WBCNoel Mikaelian.

Le week-end dernier, DKP a émis une ordonnance de cession et de désir à SELA et TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Après qu'il a été signalé qu'il y avait eu un combat dans les travaux qui aurait mis le chasseur contre Jarrell Miller en septembre 11e Pendant la semaine des méga-combat mettant en vedette Canelo Alvarez VS. Terence Crawford à Las Vegas.

WBA Non. 2 Heayweight Contender Michael “le Bounty” Hunter Is Ready to Take on Champion Kubrat Pulev

MIAMI, FLA. (Juillet 17, 2025)- WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev.

The world’s greatest promoter, Don King, qui a remporté le $1.1 million purse bid by the WBA and Hunter’s promoter, has stated that it is all systems “go” for the title fight.

While Epic Sports and Entertainment representatives, who embarrassed the WBA at the purse bid, continue to spread lies that Hunter is unavailable for this fight…this fight will be taking place for the WBA Heavyweight Championship.

“Yesterday Don King and Noel Mikaelian slammed Jake Paul, and today, the great Michael Hunter and Don King are in the process of slamming Epic Sports and Entertainment and bringing boxing back to we the people,» Dit le roi. “Thank you, Michael; you are truly a smart bounty hunter.

“Michael Hunter and I are inseparable. He is excited about being in the United Kingdom for the fight this week, and he’ll continue to train and get ready to knock out Pulev. He’s been working hard to prepare for this important fight of his career, and he’s looking forward to what follows as well. “He’s ready to prove to the world that he is the true heavyweight champion. Let’s make it happen.”

The Southern California native Hunter (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. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current 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.”

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 (Mai 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 (Ordinaire) World Heavyweight ChampionKubrat «Le Cobra» Pulevfacing WBA No. 2 concurrentMichael «The Bounty» Hunter Samedi, Août 23 at a site to be determined.

It will be a true week of celebration during Fight Week as King will be celebrating his 94e 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, Bulgarie, the crowd-favorite 44-year-old Pulev (32-3, 14 KOs) won the WBA (Ordinaire) World Championship with his 12-round unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr last December.

The Southern California native Hunter (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. In his last fight in December, Hunter registered a fifth-round TKO over Christian Larrondo Garcia in Mexico. Hunter’s only career setback came back in 2017 when he lost a unanimous 12-round decision to current 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”.

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

(Octobre 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, Bulgarie, ce samedi.

 

 

Sur Samedi, Octobre 27, Fureur (21-1, 11 KOs) fera face Kubrat «Le Cobra» Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) dans un combat éliminatoire de 12 rounds au Arène Armyec in Pulev’s hometown of Sofia. The winner that night will become the first in line to face champion Anthony Joshua.

 

 

 

L'événement, intitulé "Feu & Fureur»Sera présenté par Ivaylo Gotzev et John Wirt's Epic Sports and Entertainment, avec le promoteur de Fury, Sports de Hennessey, et sera diffusé vivre au Royaume-Uni sur 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. La seule perte en carrière de Pulev a été un défi pour le championnat incontesté des poids lourds contre Wladimir Klitschko en 2014. Britain’s Dillian Whyte et américains Jarell Miller et 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.”

 

KUBRAT PULEV PROMETTRE UN INCENDIE & FURY »DANS IBF ELIMINATOR CONTRE HUGHIE FURY SAMEDI, Octobre 27, À SOFIA, BULGARIE

DES POIDS LOURDS DE CLASSE MONDIALE EN VIGUEUR POUR LE DROIT DE FACE À ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. ALEXANDER POVETKIN VAINQUEUR DU CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE

Sur Samedi, Octobre 27, "Feu & Fureur" va entrer en collision, en tant que prétendant poids lourd classé IBF # 2 Kubrat «Le Cobra» Pulev affrontera la Grande-Bretagne classée IBF # 5 Hughie Fury dans un combat éliminatoire de 12 rounds au Arène Armyec dans la ville natale de Pulev, Sofia, Bulgarie.

 

 

 

Pulev (25-1, 13 KOs) et Fury (21-1, 11 KOs) sera en compétition pour le droit d'affronter le vainqueur de la compétition de septembre 22 confrontation entre champion Anthony Joshua et challenger Alexander Povetkin.

 

 

 

L'événement, intitulé "Feu & Fureur»Sera présenté par Ivaylo Gotzev et John Wirt's Epic Sports and Entertainment, avec le promoteur de Fury, Sports de Hennessey, et sera diffusé vivre au Royaume-Uni sur Channel 5.

 

 

 

L'un des athlètes les plus populaires de toute la Bulgarie, 37-Pulev, un an, est sur une séquence de cinq victoires consécutives, y compris un TKO 3 sur l'ancien champion des poids lourds Samuel Peter. Parmi ses nombreuses distinctions, Pulev est un ancien champion d'Europe et IBF International Heavyweight à deux reprises. Il mesure 6 ’ 4 ½ "et pèse environ 240 lbs. La seule perte en carrière de Pulev a été un défi pour le championnat incontesté des poids lourds contre Wladimir Klitschko en 2014. Fury est le quatrième adversaire à affronter Pulev, comme la Grande-Bretagne Dillian Whyte et américains Jarell Miller et Dominic Breazeale tous ont décliné le combat.

 

 

 

Pulev, qui aura son premier combat depuis son partenariat avec Epic Sports and Entertainment, dit que Fury ferait mieux de ne pas regarder au-delà de lui tout en se préparant à ce combat.

 

 

 

«Le fait que Hughie Fury arrive en Bulgarie alors que de nombreux autres se sont enfuis en dit long,», A déclaré Pulev. «Je comprends qu'il est très motivé car c'est un combat éliminateur pour une chance au titre mondial. Je lui suggère d'arrêter de penser au titre mondial pendant un moment et de se préparer à une vraie bataille. Je suis déjà en mode bête et j'ai faim de mon retour sur le ring!"

 

 

 

Fury est originaire de Manchester et est l'actuel champion britannique BBBofC des poids lourds et est formé par son père., Peter Fury. Le joueur de 23 ans mesure 6 pi 6 po et pèse également environ 240 lbs. En septembre de 2017, Fury a subi sa seule perte en carrière, une décision majoritaire controversée de Joseph Parker pour le championnat poids lourd WBO de Parker.

 

 

 

«Il a fallu beaucoup de temps pour que ce combat se produise et je tiens à remercier toutes les personnes impliquées.,»A déclaré Hughie Fury. «Je veux me battre pour les titres mondiaux et pour ce faire, je dois battre les gars en tête de la division. Kubrat Pulev est un combat sérieux pour le poste obligatoire et je sais que je dois être la vraie affaire pour le battre. Je crois que je vais faire ça dans sa cour arrière où d’autres tremblaient à l’idée.”

 

 

 

«Nous voulons être impliqués dans ces grandes nuits de combat et affronter les grands noms qui mènent la division,»A ajouté le père et entraîneur Peter Fury. «Devenir un champion du monde des poids lourds, vous devez surmonter tous les défis qui vous attendent. Et pour Hughie, cela commence en Bulgarie en octobre. »

 

 

 

«De nos jours, quand certains promoteurs et leurs combattants optent pour les paris les plus sûrs, Hughie Fury a fait le contraire,”A déclaré Ivaylo Gotzev de Fury, qui a fait face à sa part de retards et de déceptions sur le chemin de ce combat éliminateur. «Fury a décidé d’entrer dans la fosse aux lions, et combattez Kubrat dans sa ville natale de Sofia. Ce match est intriguant, alors que deux des meilleurs de la division se lèvent et se font face. Nous nous attendons à une grande bataille des poids lourds - celle qui décidera du destin d’un homme à se battre pour le titre le plus convoité au monde - le championnat des poids lourds. À tous de Team Fury - vous êtes les bienvenus en Bulgarie!"

 

 

 

PDG de Hennessy Sports Mick Hennessy, promoteur de Fury, dit: «Avant tout, je voudrais faire des éloges sur mon jeune combattant Hughie Fury. Il n'y a pas de pantomime ni de théâtre. C'est juste un jeune homme, plein de respect pour tous ceux auxquels il fait face, et qui croit qu'il faut donner aux fans des combats appropriés et un bon rapport qualité-prix. À seulement 23 ans Hughie est un énorme talent. Il n’a peut-être pas les applaudissements qu’il mérite, c'est donc son moment de faire en sorte que le monde de la boxe s'asseoie vraiment et prenne note de ce dont il est capable. "

 

 

 

«Je tiens également à remercier mes homologues d'Epic Sports & Divertissement pour faire en sorte que ce combat se produise. Il a fallu beaucoup de temps pour arriver à ce point, mais nous étions déterminés à donner aux fans un combat qu'ils méritent. Les deux équipes sont enthousiasmées par celui-ci.

 

 

 

La sous-carte internationale empilée, avec les détails du billet, sera révélé sous peu.

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

Joshua vs. Takam, The First of Consecutive Heavyweight World Title Fights On SHOWTIME, Replays TONIGHT at 10:40 p.m. ET/PT sur Showtime; And On Sunday Morning at 10 a.m. ET/PT sur Showtime EXTREME

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 28, 2017) – Undefeated and Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua stopped IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam in the 10e tour Samedi night at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Pays de Galles, where the British sensation improved to 20 victoires, tous par KO, and retained both his IBF and WBA world title belts.

Joshua vs. Takam was contested before a record 78,000 les 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. Suivant Samedi, Novembre. 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, New York.

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 4e. Plus tard, 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.

Dans le 10e, 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 a dit, “It has to happen. It has to happen for sure. When it comes down to it, l'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. les 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.”

Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.SHO.com/Sports, suivre sur Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, ou devenez fan sur Facebook àwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

ANTHONY JOSHUA contre. POIDS FINAUX DE CARLOS TAKAM, PHOTOS & OFFICIELS DE LA COMMISSION POUR LE CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE UNIFIÉ DES POIDS LOURDS CE SAMEDI EN DIRECT SUR SHOWTIME®

 

 

Showtime Championship Boxing® Vit à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 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 demain sur Showtime.

 

La télédiffusion SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT from sold-out Principality Stadium in Cardiff where an estimated 78,000 fans will converge for the largest indoor event in boxing history.

 

Joshua, who went past the 10e round for the first time with a sensational knockout of Wladimir Klitschko on Avril 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,”A dit Joshua. “Who knows what it is. I definitely feel a lot fitter than I have in previous fights.”

 

The referee for Samedi contest is Phil Edwards and the judges scoring ringside are Michael Alexander (Angleterre), Pawel Kardyni (Pologne) 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,”A dit 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.”

 

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

 

 

“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 Championship Boxing® Vit à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT From Sold-Out Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 26, 2017) – Unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Carlos Takam faced off at the National Museum in Cardiff jeudi during the final press conference for their heavyweight blockbuster ce samedilive 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 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT in the U.S.

 

Joshua (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,”A dit Joshua jeudi. “That was that. This is now. Carlos is a completely different animal than Klitschko.

 

“Who knows what’s going to happen in that ring Samedi. 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. Le 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 – Samedi.

 

Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire jeudi:

 

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 Samedi. 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 tours. 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 Samedi. 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 âgé. 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 28e to win the fight.

 

“All I can do is invite you to see the outcome of the fight on the 28e. 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.”

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

 

 

Unified Champion Joshua Defends On SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Vit à 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT From Principality Stadium In Cardiff, Pays de Galles

 

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CARDIFF, PAYS DE GALLES (Octobre. 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 ce samedi en direct sur 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 Samedi où plus de 75,000 fans will set boxing’s all-time indoor attendance record at the retractable roof facility.

 

La télédiffusion SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING commence en direct à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. 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 Avril 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,”A dit Joshua. “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), une 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.”

 

Joshua vs. Takam is the first of two consecutive heavyweight world bouts on SHOWTIME. Suivant Samedi, Novembre. 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 combats professionnels.

 

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. Comme j'ai dit, if Samedi night is a little bit like the people today here at the public workout, il va être phénoménal.

 

“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. Maintenant, all the Americans are talking about U.K. combattants. 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 Samedi night and we’ll look forward to a promising 2018.”

 

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

"Tout d'abord, 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 personnes, the only people in the ring will be myself and Joshua, nothing else matters except us.”

 

REPRISE DE LA BAGUE: ANTHONY JOSHUA

Un examen de la progression de carrière de Joshua vers le championnat des poids lourds & Unification écrite et racontée par Steve Farhood

Anthony Joshua contre. Carlos Takam | | Samedi, Octobre. 28

En direct sur Showtime® À 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT

 

Crédit photo: Esther Lin / Showtime

 

QUOI: Le Hall of Famer et historien de la boxe internationale Steve Farhood examine la carrière du champion du monde unifié des poids lourds Anthony Joshua avant sa défense de titre contre le challenger obligatoire de l'IBF Carlos Takam sur Samedi, Octobre. 28en direct sur SHOWTIME depuis le stade de la Principauté de Cardiff, Pays de Galles.

 

Dans la dernière édition du SHOWTIME Sports® série numérique «Ring Resume,"Farhood jette un regard en profondeur sur la carrière de Joshua en commençant par son 2015 confrontation avec Gary Cornish, alors invaincu. L'examen en six combats se termine par sa victoire décisive sur Wladimir Klitschko pour unifier la division plus tôt cette année..

 

Le Octobre. 28 Showtime Championship Boxing® la diffusion commence en direct à 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT avec analyse au bord du ring à Cardiff où presque 80,000 les fans devraient remplir le stade national gallois.