Archives for January 2017

IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is in the U.S trying to showcase himself to the boxing media to sell his next fight against Wladimir Klitschko on April 29. The fight will be televised in the U.S on one of the premium networks. The fight is taking place at the Wembley Stadium in London, England. The U.S cable networks believe it to be a big enough fight to attract the hardcore boxing fans in the States. Joshua wants to look good in beating the 41-year-old Klitschko, and then use that win to take on WBC champion Deontay Wilder in a unification fight, which could take place in the U.S. Joshua needs a big win over someone like American Wilder for him to become a big star in the U.S. Just beating Ukrainian Klitschko won’t be enough, because he’s not from the U.S, and he’s never fully won over the boxing fans in that country with his style of fighting. Joshua said this to the telegraph.co.uk:“America is the mecca of boxing, and they’ve had some great champions here, it’s good to establish your skills and let people know what you’re about in the States,” said Joshua. “It’s good to be here in New York. It’s the start of something new and fresh. But this game is all about conquering opponents. It’s not so much about conquering Madison Square Garden or Vegas. The opponents who I fight will take me all around different venues and arenas. I need to conquer opponents. For me it’s just about destiny. I’m on this path and I’m here for a reason.”A win for Joshua over the 41-year-old Klitschko might be seen as a big deal in Europe, but it won’t do much in the U.S. It’s too late in the game for Klitschko for the boxing fans to think much of a win over him. The fans already know Wladimir lost his last fight to Tyson Fury. They also know that Wladimir hasn’t fought in two years since 2015. Beating Wladimir at this point is the equivalent of Joshua raiding an old timer’s home or opposition. You’ve got to do better than that if you want to win over the American boxing fans, because they’re not as easily impressed as the fans are in the UK. If Joshua wants to shock the world of the U.S fans, then he needs to beat Wilder, Luis Ortiz, Joseph Parker, Kubrat Pulev, Carlos Takam, Hughie Fury, Dillian Whyte, Dereck Chisora and David Price. Joshua is going to need to clear the table to win over the American boxing fans. Beating an old guy like Wladimir isn’t doing to do anything. January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Wladimir Klitschko speaks at the NYC press conference for his fight against IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Wladimir Klitschko speaks at the NYC press conference for his fight against IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua speaks at the NYC press conference for his fight against Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Wladimir Klitschko speaks at the NYC press conference for his fight against IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua speaks at the NYC press conference for his fight against Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; (l to r) Eddie Hearn, IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, challenger Wladimir Klitschko, and Bernd Boente pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; (l to r) Eddie Hearn, IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, challenger Wladimir Klitschko, and Bernd Boente pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; (l to r) Eddie Hearn, IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, challenger Wladimir Klitschko, and Bernd Boente pose after their press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko hit Times Square NYC after their press conference at Madison Square Garden. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko hit Times Square NYC after their press conference at Madison Square Garden. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management January 31, 2017; New York, NY, USA; IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Wladimir Klitschko hit Times Square NYC after their press conference at Madison Square Garden. The two will fight on April 29, 2017 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for Matchroom Boxing/K2/KMG Management

Archives for January 2017

Joshua wants to conquer America

Kell Brook and Errol Spence Jr. negotiating

Miura crushes Roman

Mikey Garcia defeats Dejan Zlaticanin

Santa Cruz edges Frampton