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Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin boxing Wembley Eddie Hearn
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn
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Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin

  • What: heavyweight boxing title fight
  • Where: Wembley Stadium, London
  • When: Saturday 22 September
  • TV channel: live on Sky Sports Box Office

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