Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin - Revision history

Artur128: /* Negotiations With Deontay Wilder */

2026-07-20T17:42:17Z

Negotiations With Deontay Wilder

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	*On April 17, Hearn said that he would be meeting with Wilder's management the following week in New York.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/joshua-and-wilder-negotiations/93097]		*On April 17, Hearn said that he would be meeting with Wilder's management the following week in New York.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/joshua-and-wilder-negotiations/93097]
	*On April 26, Wilder posted a video in which he claimed his team offered Joshua $50 million: "all the money is in the bag so I expect you to be a man of your word". Wilder's claim was backed by Shelly Finkel, who told that him and Al Haymon "never not delivered what we offered".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/offers-and-counteroffers-joshua-offered-a-staggering-50-million-to-fight-wilder-next/93646]		*On April 26, Wilder posted a video in which he claimed his team offered Joshua $50 million: "all the money is in the bag so I expect you to be a man of your word". Wilder's claim was backed by Shelly Finkel, who told that him and Al Haymon "never not delivered what we offered".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/offers-and-counteroffers-joshua-offered-a-staggering-50-million-to-fight-wilder-next/93646]
	*Two days later, Hearn gave another interview to Sky Sports in which he complained about Wilder's team's negotiation tactics: "It's all very bizarre. I returned the e-mail of Deontay Wilder and said we are very interested in making this fight, please send us a draft contract. He replied and said 'you have to accept the fight and then we will send you the contract.' I've never known anything so bizarre since I've worked in boxing. I had a meeting with Shelly Finkel scheduled for Thursday, he cancelled that meeting. I requested a meeting for Friday, and he e-mailed me, while also e-mailing the whole press world, saying 'there is no point in meeting it would be non-productive – we have to accept the deal first.' ~~It's always nice to call someone's bluff. What we've done is called their bluff here, and they won't even meet to talk about the deal~~". He denied that the $50 million offer was sent to him and labeled it a "PR stunt".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/eddie-hearn-says-hes-perplexed-by-team-wilder-negotiation-methods/93745]		*Two days later, Hearn gave another interview to Sky Sports in which he complained about Wilder's team's negotiation tactics: "It's all very bizarre. I returned the e-mail of Deontay Wilder and said we are very interested in making this fight, please send us a draft contract. He replied and said 'you have to accept the fight and then we will send you the contract.' I've never known anything so bizarre since I've worked in boxing. I had a meeting with Shelly Finkel scheduled for Thursday, he cancelled that meeting. I requested a meeting for Friday, and he e-mailed me, while also e-mailing the whole press world, saying 'there is no point in meeting it would be non-productive – we have to accept the deal first.'". He denied that the $50 million offer was sent to him and labeled it a "PR stunt".[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/eddie-hearn-says-hes-perplexed-by-team-wilder-negotiation-methods/93745]
	*On May 28, Wilder said in an interview with Fight Hub that the Joshua fight would happen either in September in the UK or November in the US, "If they still serious – we been serious this whole way through, Joshua said he wanted the $50 million he'll sign tomorrow. We did exactly what he did and he didn't sign so that shows you his character already, or his team character. I think Joshua wants to fight but I don't think his team want to risk what they've invested. Their investment about to go and they know it."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-on-joshua-showdown-it-will-be-september-if-its-in-england-if-its-here-in-america-itll-be-november/95318]		*On May 28, Wilder said in an interview with Fight Hub that the Joshua fight would happen either in September in the UK or November in the US, "If they still serious - we been serious this whole way through, Joshua said he wanted the $50 million he'll sign tomorrow. We did exactly what he did and he didn't sign so that shows you his character already, or his team character. I think Joshua wants to fight but I don't think his team want to risk what they've invested. Their investment about to go and they know it."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-on-joshua-showdown-it-will-be-september-if-its-in-england-if-its-here-in-america-itll-be-november/95318]
	*On June 1, Hearn told Sky Sports that Povetkin was next for Joshua if Wilder does not accept the offer sent to him: "I don't like making deadlines because sometimes it gets people's backs up but at some stage soon we have to make a decision. We are close to closing a deal with Povetkin with Robinsky and World of Boxing and once the deal is closed, there is no Deontay Wilder. My dad is out in New York at the moment, and he might meet Shelly [Finkel] today. They have our offer so they have to accept it or move on."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/anthony-joshua-deontay-wilder-latest-hearn-says-if-wilder-doesnt-accept-offer-it-will-be-alexander-povetkin-next/95485]		*On June 1, Hearn told Sky Sports that Povetkin was next for Joshua if Wilder does not accept the offer sent to him: "I don't like making deadlines because sometimes it gets people's backs up but at some stage soon we have to make a decision. We are close to closing a deal with Povetkin with Robinsky and World of Boxing and once the deal is closed, there is no Deontay Wilder. My dad is out in New York at the moment, and he might meet Shelly [Finkel] today. They have our offer so they have to accept it or move on."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/anthony-joshua-deontay-wilder-latest-hearn-says-if-wilder-doesnt-accept-offer-it-will-be-alexander-povetkin-next/95485]
	*On June 24 in another interview with Sky Sports, Hearn said that he did not believe Wilder actually wanted the fight: "I can't quite make out whether people are lying to Deontay about the negotiations or he is just completely deluded. He has now had the contract a week. We are getting calls from the WBA on a daily basis asking what's happening, there is absolutely zero urgency from Deontay and his team other than posting silly Instagram videos. The proof is in the resumes and at this stage I believe Deontay and his team do not want this fight."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/joshua-wilder-eddie-hearn-claims-wilder-does-not-want-the-fight/96595]		*On June 24 in another interview with Sky Sports, Hearn said that he did not believe Wilder actually wanted the fight: "I can't quite make out whether people are lying to Deontay about the negotiations or he is just completely deluded. He has now had the contract a week. We are getting calls from the WBA on a daily basis asking what's happening, there is absolutely zero urgency from Deontay and his team other than posting silly Instagram videos. The proof is in the resumes and at this stage I believe Deontay and his team do not want this fight."[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/joshua-wilder-eddie-hearn-claims-wilder-does-not-want-the-fight/96595]

Artur128: /* After Negotiations With Wilder Fell Through */

2026-07-04T08:59:53Z

After Negotiations With Wilder Fell Through

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	*On July 5 it's been confirmed that Joshua would make his next title defense on September 22 at Wembley Stadium, though the opponent was not announced.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/anthony-joshua-next-two-fights-at-wembley/96962]		*On July 5 it's been confirmed that Joshua would make his next title defense on September 22 at Wembley Stadium, though the opponent was not announced.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/anthony-joshua-next-two-fights-at-wembley/96962]
	*On July 11, Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky further reiterated that negotiations were still ongoing and that the contract was not yet signed.[https://vringe.com/amp/detail/114929-kontrakt-na-boy-entoni-dzhoshua-i-aleksandra-povetkina-ne-podpisan-ryabinskiy.htm]		*On July 11, Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky further reiterated that negotiations were still ongoing and that the contract was not yet signed.[https://vringe.com/amp/detail/114929-kontrakt-na-boy-entoni-dzhoshua-i-aleksandra-povetkina-ne-podpisan-ryabinskiy.htm]
	*~~Announced~~ on 16 July.[https://xsport.ua/ru/boxing_s/news/ofitsialno-boy-dzhoshua-povetkin-sostoitsya-22-sentyabrya_936423/][https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/44844180]		*Bout finally announced on 16 July.[https://xsport.ua/ru/boxing_s/news/ofitsialno-boy-dzhoshua-povetkin-sostoitsya-22-sentyabrya_936423/][https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/44844180]

	===Ranking Movements===		===Ranking Movements===

Artur128: /* The Fight */

2026-07-04T08:58:05Z

The Fight

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	===The Fight===		===The Fight===
	*Povetkin bloodied Joshua's nose in the first, and overall outworked his opponent in the opening two rounds.		*Povetkin bloodied Joshua's nose in the first, and overall outworked his opponent in the opening two rounds.
	*Starting from the third, Joshua started to take lead, as his ~~consisted~~ jabs to the body gradually sapped Povetkin's stamina.		*Starting from the third, Joshua started to take lead, as his consistent jabs to the body gradually sapped Povetkin's stamina.
	*In the seventh Joshua stunned Povetkin with a right hand, then dropped him with a left hook. Povetkin got up but was still shaky on his feet. Joshua immediately jumped on Povetkin and dropped him again, with the ref stopping the fight without even starting the count.		*In the seventh Joshua stunned Povetkin with a right hand, then dropped him with a left hook. Povetkin got up but was still shaky on his feet. Joshua immediately jumped on Povetkin and dropped him again, with the ref stopping the fight without even starting the count.
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Artur128: /* Ranking Movements */

2026-07-04T08:57:38Z

Ranking Movements

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	*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well. Povetkin entered the fight as IBF's second highest-rated challenger, only behind [[Kubrat Pulev]].		*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well. Povetkin entered the fight as IBF's second highest-rated challenger, only behind [[Kubrat Pulev]].
	*WBC ranked Povetkin at No. 3 from early April until the Joshua bout was officially announced, after which he was completely dropped from the Top 40.		*WBC ranked Povetkin at No. 3 from early April until the Joshua bout was officially announced, after which he was completely dropped from the Top 40.
			*Ring Magazine rated Povetkin as the fourth best heavyweight in the world, only behind world champions, until he switched places with third-rated [[Joseph Parker]] following the latter's loss of the WBO title to Joshua.

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

Artur128: /* Ranking Movements */

2026-07-04T08:48:18Z

Ranking Movements

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	*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA and the WBO throughout the entire year leading into the fight, the latter thanks to beating previous first-ranked [[Christian Hammer]] on December 15, 2017. Joshua was the WBA's Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.		*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA and the WBO throughout the entire year leading into the fight, the latter thanks to beating previous first-ranked [[Christian Hammer]] on December 15, 2017. Joshua was the WBA's Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.
	*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well. Povetkin entered the fight as IBF's second highest-rated challenger, only behind [[Kubrat Pulev]].		*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well. Povetkin entered the fight as IBF's second highest-rated challenger, only behind [[Kubrat Pulev]].
			*WBC ranked Povetkin at No. 3 from early April until the Joshua bout was officially announced, after which he was completely dropped from the Top 40.

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

Artur128: /* Ranking Movements */

2026-07-04T08:43:29Z

Ranking Movements

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	*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA and the WBO throughout the entire year leading into the fight, the latter thanks to beating previous first-ranked [[Christian Hammer]] on December 15, 2017. Joshua was the WBA's Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.		*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA and the WBO throughout the entire year leading into the fight, the latter thanks to beating previous first-ranked [[Christian Hammer]] on December 15, 2017. Joshua was the WBA's Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.
	*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.		*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well. Povetkin entered the fight as IBF's second highest-rated challenger, only behind [[Kubrat Pulev]].

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

Artur128: /* Ranking Movements */

2026-07-04T08:42:48Z

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	===Ranking Movements===		===Ranking Movements===
	*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.		*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA and the WBO throughout the entire year leading into the fight, the latter thanks to beating previous first-ranked [[Christian Hammer]] on December 15, 2017. Joshua was the WBA's Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.
	*He was also ranked No. 1 by the WBO since at least March 21, 2018.
	*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.		*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.

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2026-07-04T08:41:28Z

Ranking Movements

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	*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.		*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.
	*He was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.		*He was also ranked No. 1 by the WBO since at least March 21, 2018.
			*Povetkin was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

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2026-07-04T08:39:03Z

Ranking Movements

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	===Ranking Movements===		===Ranking Movements===
	*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.		*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.
			*He was also consistently ranked as IBF's fourth highest-ranked contender; he moved up one spot on June 12, after [[Dillian Whyte]] was dropped from Top 15, and then again on August 9 when [[Jarrell Miller]] was inexplicably dropped from Top 15 as well.

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===

Artur128: /* After Negotiations With Wilder Fell Through */

2026-07-04T08:29:28Z

After Negotiations With Wilder Fell Through

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	*On July 11, Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky further reiterated that negotiations were still ongoing and that the contract was not yet signed.[https://vringe.com/amp/detail/114929-kontrakt-na-boy-entoni-dzhoshua-i-aleksandra-povetkina-ne-podpisan-ryabinskiy.htm]		*On July 11, Povetkin's promoter Andrey Ryabinsky further reiterated that negotiations were still ongoing and that the contract was not yet signed.[https://vringe.com/amp/detail/114929-kontrakt-na-boy-entoni-dzhoshua-i-aleksandra-povetkina-ne-podpisan-ryabinskiy.htm]
	*Announced on 16 July.[https://xsport.ua/ru/boxing_s/news/ofitsialno-boy-dzhoshua-povetkin-sostoitsya-22-sentyabrya_936423/][https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/44844180]		*Announced on 16 July.[https://xsport.ua/ru/boxing_s/news/ofitsialno-boy-dzhoshua-povetkin-sostoitsya-22-sentyabrya_936423/][https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/44844180]

			===Ranking Movements===
			*Povetkin ranked No. 1 contender by the WBA throughout the entire year leading into the fight. Joshua was the Super Champion, while [[Manuel Charr]] was the Regular Champion.

	===The Fight===		===The Fight===