Joshua Fight April 9th who is the opponent?

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  1. Stu007

    Stu007 Member Full Member

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    I see Anthony Joshua has just tweeted...

    "Announcement coming next week! Big night planned for April 9th"

    So who is available and the likely opponent?
     
  2. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Takam in an IBF Final Eliminator apparently is on the cards.
     
  3. Espin88

    Espin88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chisora for Vacant EBU also on cards, rumours going around about him fighting Jennings in the U.S, I like the Takam fight, I heard Parker & his team were also after him, as Parker is ranked just behind him by the IBF, with Joshua ranked just ahead of him.
     
  4. blundell

    blundell Active Member Full Member

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    If Hearn wants to stage the fight on PPV, then it really should be Takam in an IBF Eliminator.
     
  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is the occasion, not necessarily the fight that they are selling. That said, because Joshua is just starting out as a main event PPV fighter, I think they will bring in a 'name'. Shannon Briggs maybe?!
     
  6. Pro Punter

    Pro Punter Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    It will be a 90/10 fight in favour of Joshua
     
  7. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    At least; maybe 95/5, they will not take any chances, but will want someone who is known; hence the Briggs suggestion.
     
  8. Dan88

    Dan88 Active Member Full Member

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  9. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    Hopefully Takam or Del Boy
     
  10. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

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  11. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Would not be impressed with Takam as an eliminator, but when your paper belt champion is Charles Martin...
     
  12. Espin88

    Espin88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Takam would be a much tougher fight than Martin IMO, Takam beats Martin.
     
  13. mccallschin

    mccallschin Member Full Member

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    Takam is a top 10 heavy.

    There's no pleasing some people I guess.
     
  14. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I understand where they are coming from. With the right promotion I could 'fight' 30 set ups that gets me to 30-0 and a top ten rating. But that still does not mean Joshua would not have me out of there with his first punch...