WBA tells Anthony Joshua to set up Alexander Povetkin bout

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is left frustrated by Deontay Wilder’s contract delays

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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Anthony Joshua looks likely to face mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin in September after the WBA issued a statement saying he had 24 hours to agree a deal or risk losing his belt.

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