Joshua to fight Povetkin at Wembley in September

Russian challenger will be British heavyweight's toughest opponent since Klitschko

Anthony Joshua beats Joseph Parker boxing Cardiff
Anthony Joshua shows off his belts after beating Joseph Parker on points in Cardiff
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British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will defend his titles against Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on 22 September.

“The unified world heavyweight champion faces his WBA mandatory challenger Povetkin as he returns to the scene of his epic victory over Wladimir Klitschko in front of a post-war record crowd of 90,000 in April 2017,” says Sky Sports.

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