Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko and British Anthony Joshua hit the scales at 240.6 and 250.1 pounds respectively and are ready to shake London this Saturday April 29th, when the World Boxing Association Heavyweight Super Championship, which is currently vacant, will be at stake.
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most important battles of the year, and it gives back to the Heavyweight division the prestige it has always had in the world of boxing. Thus is endorsed by the WBA and the more of 90 thousand persons that will be at Wembley Stadium this Saturday for a memorable battle.
Klitschko is the man that has the experience in this battle, his 27 years of career are equal to the age of his rival, and he accumulates 68 confrontations with 64 wins, 4 defeats and 53 knockouts. In addition, he is the second longest reigning boxer at more than 200 pounds, only surpassed by the mythical Joe Louis.
For his part, Joshua embodies the youth and the desire to excel. The knockout is his cover letter; he is undefeated in 18 bouts and they all have finished before the last round. Now he has the biggest challenge of his career and he claims to be prepared to continue forging his name in golden letters.
Everything is set and we only have to wait until the initial bell rings for the world of boxing to paralyze and meet the new Heavyweight Monarch of the World Boxing Association.