Somebody’s 0 must go.
Anthony Joshua has revealed the sixteenth opponent of his professional career.
‘AJ’ announced on Sunday evening that he’s set to take on fellow undefeated heavyweight Charles Martin for Martin’s IBF world heavyweight title.
There was much speculation about who Joshua would take on next with the likes of Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora and David Haye linked with the fight.
But it’s Missouri fighter Martin (23-0-1) who faces Joshua in London’s O2 Arena this Spring.
Any challenge presented I take seriously! Fighting Charles Martin for the IBF World Heavyweight title! 👑 #AJBoxing pic.twitter.com/zHrXzoLXeN
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) February 14, 2016
Proud to announce April 9 at @theo2 @anthonyfjoshua will challenge Charles Martin for the IBF Heavyweight Championship of the World👊🏼💥👑🇬🇧 RT
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) February 14, 2016
Joshua last competed in December when he continued his knockout record by finishing Dillian Whyte in the seventh round but it was the most difficult bout of the Watford fighter’s career, having been hurt early on.
But he rallied, got the KO and the hype train continues for one of Britain’s most thrilling boxers.
