BOXING : ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. CARLOS TAKAM - - WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN IN CARDIFF ! - Sports | Sports 24

BOXING : ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. CARLOS TAKAM - - WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN IN CARDIFF !

Undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua puts his crown on the line against challenger Carlos Takam in a much-anticipated heavyweight clash in Cardiff.

Joshua, with a fight record of 19-0, all by KO's, said he will fight like a challenger @AnthonyFJoshua against a more experienced Takam, 35-3.

While Takam has said this fight "will change his life".

The two heavyweight warriors will slug it out at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on October 28, 2017 in front of an expected 70,000 -strong crowd.

The fight is the fastest-selling event in the stadium's history, organizers say.

Anthony Joshua, just 28, is reportedly guaranteed a minimum paycheck of USD $13.1 Million Dollars for the fight.

Joshua had KO'd long-time Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko in April to become Heavyweight Champion of all IBF, WBO and WBA.

Klitschko subsequently announced his retirement from boxing in the following month of August ending his illustrious 21-year career in boxing.

RELATED STORY: ANTHONY JOSHUA KO'S WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO; TAKES IBF, WBO, WBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLES !

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Bigger & Better 🙃 #AJBXNG
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 27, 2017 at 7:51am PDT

Anthony Joshua has weighed in and he's heavier than ever 
At 18st 2lbs, he’s 4lb heavier than when he fought Klitschko 
Posted by BBC Sport on Friday, 27 October 2017

Rumble young man, rumble.

WATCH Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam Saturday 5PM ET/2PM PT on Showtime Networks.
Posted by Showtime Boxing on Friday, 27 October 2017

As @anthony_joshua’s ⭐️ power gets bigger, so do his measurements 💪🏽 #JoshuaTakam @showtimeboxing
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 27, 2017 at 10:48am PDT

Big welcome to JD Sports as an official partner, good to link up during such an important time for British boxing! 壘#JDUndisputed
Posted by Anthony Joshua on Thursday, 26 October 2017

Era of AJ 👊🏽 #JoshuaTakam LIVE Saturday 5PM ET/2PM PT via @showtimeboxing
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 26, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

💪 He's the IBF and WBA heavyweight champion of the world!

👊 And Anthony Joshua is fighting in Cardiff tomorrow 👉 https://t.co/LitmvzUHcI pic.twitter.com/M9rgmMKleJ
— BBC Sport Wales (@BBCSportWales) October 27, 2017

Big welcome to @jdofficial as an official partner, good to link up during such an important time for British boxing! 🇬🇧🥊#JDUndisputed
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 26, 2017 at 10:25am PDT

Breaking: @anthonyfjoshua weighs in at 18st 2lb ahead of world heavyweight title fight against Carlos Takam. #SSN pic.twitter.com/HsSH9Bcq57
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 27, 2017

Bigger & Better 🙃 #AJBXNG pic.twitter.com/zxczPM5xJg
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua tips scales at career-heavy weight for Takam clashhttps://t.co/meASyfFrqz pic.twitter.com/dKkPRd52Jk
— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) October 27, 2017

In my mind I'll always be the challenger 💭 #StayHungry pic.twitter.com/lOLYMTjDYp
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) October 26, 2017

Clash of the titans. @anthonyfjoshua

WATCH LIVE #JoshuaTakam weigh-in 8:30a ET: https://t.co/m5cEMJw44x pic.twitter.com/DbZWbktRCe
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 27, 2017

18st 2lbs - Anthony Joshua's heaviest weight ever. Takam 16st 11. Cardiff lapping up the weigh in. https://t.co/K2jbmCX3aF #JoshuaTakam pic.twitter.com/kJyqq9YmeT
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 27, 2017

Weights from Wales: Anthony Joshua 254.1lbs - Carlos Takam 235.4Lbs. #WBABoxing Heavyweight Super Championship. Photos @MatchroomBoxing pic.twitter.com/wEEuVHdeaz
— WBA Boxing (@WBABoxing) October 27, 2017

LIVE: Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam weigh-in ahead of tomorrow's heavyweight showdown https://t.co/4fInIeQqFG pic.twitter.com/itoUSceDgb
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua: Rail line closure to affect Cardiff fight travel https://t.co/DzrqzZebnk
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) October 27, 2017

Legend @ClonesCyclone previews @anthonyfjoshua v Takam and looks at the elephant in the heavyweight division's room https://t.co/ine6JWAsA2 pic.twitter.com/HYvC3nRtvd
— Mirror Fighting 🥊 (@MirrorFighting) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua and Carlos Takam weigh in before world title fight – video https://t.co/QwZlC4ntQj
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 27, 2017

Carlos Takam knows what he's dealing with in Anthony Joshua.
Posted by BBC Sport on Friday, 27 October 2017

Just how similar are you to world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua?

Take our quiz and find out!

Here: https://t.co/1bklS3Pq55 pic.twitter.com/33bDvVcgV1
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua explains career-heavy weight ahead of Carlos Takam clash:https://t.co/h0pDJHt4Bn #JoshuaTakam pic.twitter.com/vtg9teWTTE
— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua reveals the round he plans to knock out Carlos Takam https://t.co/aEtpZG6AY9 pic.twitter.com/Noxt8GargO
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) October 27, 2017

WATCH: @anthonyfjoshua tipped the scales higher than ever at 18st 2lbs. BOOK NOW: https://t.co/piprJHFH0s https://t.co/dnhPhTU9iU
— Sky Sports Boxing 🥊 (@SkySportsBoxing) October 27, 2017

⚖️ Weights from Cardiff@anthonyfjoshua: 18st 2lbs

Carlos Takam: 16st 11lbs

👑👑👑#JoshuaTakam pic.twitter.com/1N7qUb1bd3
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 27, 2017

Clash of the titans.

WATCH LIVE #JoshuaTakam SATURDAY 5PM ET/2PM PT on Showtime Networks.
Posted by Showtime Boxing on Friday, 27 October 2017

#TBT Anthony Joshua's heart of a champion & savagery of a warrior.

WATCH Ring Resume: https://s.sho.com/2y0Ycfa
Posted by Showtime Boxing on Thursday, 26 October 2017

#TBT Anthony Joshua won in style & proved he could rebound from being hurt.

WATCH full Ring Resume: http://s.sho.com/2y0Ycfa
Posted by Showtime Boxing on Thursday, 26 October 2017

#TBT A passing-of-the-torch victory for the ages. Anthony Joshua's proof is in the punches.

#JoshuaTakam SATURDAY 5PM ET/2PM PT on Showtime Networks.
Posted by Showtime Boxing on Thursday, 26 October 2017

In celebration of my partnership with JD Sports head down to their Cardiff store to see my World Title belts between 3-8pm 壘
Posted by Anthony Joshua on Friday, 27 October 2017

Recovery is just as important as training. 2 nights to go… #IWILL 壘 http://undrarmr.co/AJ-Recovery
Posted by Anthony Joshua on Thursday, 26 October 2017

WATCH: @anthonyfjoshua knockouts – @LethalBizzle remix! 👊 🔊 pic.twitter.com/bOaFNK27Pf
— Sky Sports 📺 (@SkySports) October 27, 2017

Anthony Joshua weighs in over a stone heavier than Carlos Takam ahead of world heavyweight title fight https://t.co/symIRh1zkJ pic.twitter.com/0f0cyd60X0
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) October 27, 2017

WATCH LIVE 8:30a ET @anthony_joshua & @carlos_tko_takam tip the ⚖️ before they touch ‘em up (link in bio) #JoshuaTakam @ShowtimeBoxing
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 27, 2017 at 5:12am PDT

This is why @anthony_joshua gives up so much of his time for the fans. 👏🏼 #FanFriday #boxing #AJ
A post shared by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) on Oct 27, 2017 at 12:56am PDT

@anthony_joshua has his feet on the ground & belts at his waist, not in his head. #JoshuaTakam @showtimeboxing
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 26, 2017 at 6:52am PDT

Watch LIVE as @anthony_joshua faces off with Carlos Takam for the first time at 8:30a ET (link in bio) via @showtimeboxing #JoshuaTakam
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 26, 2017 at 4:44am PDT

Back-to-back weekends of the baddest men in boxing LIVE on @showtime via @showtimeboxing.
A post shared by Showtime Sports (@shosports) on Oct 23, 2017 at 10:07am PDT

In my mind I'll always be the challenger 💭 #StayHungry
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 26, 2017 at 11:41am PDT

Big up to Beats 🎧 What's yours @kevindebruyne? #1of1
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 20, 2017 at 1:40am PDT

Defend The Promise ✊🏾 #AJBXNG
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 19, 2017 at 12:23pm PDT

Brb, family time. Enjoy the weekend! 🤙🏾 #AJBXNG
A post shared by Anthony Joshua (@anthony_joshua) on Oct 21, 2017 at 5:12am PDT

We were LIVE at Anthony Joshua's workout. #facebooklive
Posted by BBC Sport on Wednesday, 25 October 2017

He'll be fighting "like a challenger".
Posted by BBC Sport on Friday, 27 October 2017

AJ hit the scales at 18st 2lbs, over a stone heaver than Carlos Takam 👀
A post shared by BRAWLERZ. (@brawlerzofficial) on Oct 27, 2017 at 6:56am PDT

Game faces on pre public workout.
A post shared by Freddie Cunningham (@freddiecunningham) on Oct 26, 2017 at 12:28am PDT

Pulev pulls out with shoulder injury but the show goes on, next in line mandatory challenger Carlos Takam is ready to fight on 28th October.
A post shared by Freddie Cunningham (@freddiecunningham) on Oct 16, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT

@anthony_joshua vs Wladimir Klitscko - Joshua back in action Saturday #mma #ufc #martialarts #mixedmartialarts #boxing #kickboxing #muaythai #wrestling #karate #taekwondo #bjj #jiujitsu #sports #grind #fitness #motivation #wwe #gym #savage #workout #fight #hardwork #dedication #hustle #fighting #training #fit #ninja #respect #anthonyjoshua
A post shared by Fight Central (@fightcentral_mma) on Oct 26, 2017 at 7:39pm PDT