Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin: Heavyweight boxing, date, venue & time

The world-heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin will take place this weekend, on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

The Russian is the mandatory challenger to Joshua's WBA title and the Nigerian-Briton will also be defending his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO belts when the two fighters meet in London.

The fight will take place at the Wembley Stadium, in London.

Joshua last fight at the Wembley was when the Nigerian born defeated Wladimir Klitschko in April 2017.

Things you need to know about Joshua and Povetkin

Who is Povetkin? 

The 39-year-old Povetkin was the WBA champion from 2011 to 2013 and is now the WBA's mandatory challenger, meaning Joshua has to fight him or face being stripped of his title.
Povetkin knocked out David Price on the Joshua/Joseph Parker undercard in Cardiff and has suffered only one defeat since his professional debut in 2005, losing by unanimous decision to Wladimir Klitschko in Moscow in 2013.

The 28-year-old Anthony Joshua has vowed to "shut down" the knockout power of Alexander Povetkin.

It will be a meeting of two former Olympic champions. Povetkin won super-heavyweight gold at the 2004 Athens Games and Joshua the same title at London 2012.

About the fight, Anthony Joshua said:

Anthony Joshua is viewing Alexander Povetkin as the 'biggest pressure fight of his career'.

"I can't wait to get back in the ring - the end of March feels a long time ago now. Povetkin is a serious challenge that I will prepare meticulously for. He has serious pedigree and only a fool would underestimate what he brings to the table.

"It's not the height of the man, it's the fight of the man. He's fought people like me all his life. He's used to tall guys. He knows how to slip and throw punches, so I've got to make sure I give him no gaps or openings. It's not the height that's the issue - it's how willing and determined he is."

Alexander Povetkin, said:

Alexander Povetkin.

"The battle for the World title has always been my goal. I fought for the moment to face the strongest in the world and on September 22 I get my opportunity. Anthony Joshua has four belts and I want them all. I'm glad that our fight will finally take place, the meeting of two Olympic champions in the ring is destined to be a breath-taking event."

The 39-year-old challenger has only been beaten once in his career, a loss to Wladimir Klitschko in 2013, and boasts 24 knockouts from his 34 wins.