Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin

**Challenger rankings**
Org.	Pos.	As of	Published
1+ Mth. Old
WBA	2	31.05.2018	31.05.2018
WBC	3	02.06.2018	by 10.06.2018
IBF	3	31.05.2018	12.06.2018
WBO	1	16.06.2018	16.06.2018
Ring	N/A	N/A	N/A
2+ Mth. Old
WBA	2	30.04.2018	30.04.2018
WBC	3	01.04.2018	10-15.04.2018
IBF	4	30.04.2018	23.04.2018
WBO	1	21.03.2018	21.03.2018
Ring	N/A	N/A	N/A
3+ Mth. Old
WBA	2	31.03.2018	01.04.2018
WBC	3	01.04.2018	10-15.04.2018
IBF	4	31.03.2018	09.04.2018
WBO	1	21.03.2018	21.03.2018
Ring	3	08.04.2018	16.04.2018

Judge: Carlos Sucre 59-55

₁ 10 9	₂ 10 9	₃ 10 9	₄ 10 9	₅ 9 10	₆ 10 9

Judge: Matteo Montella 58-56

₁ 10 9	₂ 9 10	₃ 10 9	₄ 10 9	₅ 9 10	₆ 10 9

Judge: Jean-Robert Laine 58-56

₁ 10 9	₂ 10 9	₃ 10 9	₄ 10 9	₅ 9 10	₆ 9 10

WBA Super World Heavyweight Title (3rd defense by Joshua)
IBF World Heavyweight Title (6th defense by Joshua)
WBO World Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Joshua)
IBO World Heavyweight Title (3rd defense by Joshua)
Promoters: Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Sport), Andrey Ryabinsky (World of Boxing Promotions)
Ring Announcer: Michael Buffer
Aired On: Sky Box Office, DAZN (Main Event)

Notes

On June 27, Eddie Hearn stated that the deal with Povetkin is agreed on, but not signed yet.[1]
On July 11, Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky further reiterated that negotiations were still ongoing and that the contract was not yet signed.[2]
Announced on 16 July.[3][4]
Povetkin was knocked down twice in the 7th. After last knockdown referee stopped the bout without counting.