ANTHONY JOSHUA has weighed in heavier than he was for the Wladimir Klitschko fight ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Carlos Takam.
The Watford bruiser came in at 18st 2lbs, but claims he is ‘fitter than ever’.
At the weigh-in Joshua said: “I am confident with myself, but never too confident.
“Too much confidence can become a little cocky and that’s when people can make mistakes and I don’t want to make mistakes.
“I’d been starving myself…Maybe i’m starting to fill out as I get older and find my natural weight. Who knows what it is, but I feel fitter than I have for any fight.”
Former WBC Silver heavyweight champion Takam came in at 16st 11 1/2lbs.
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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 27, 2017
The two heavyweights kept their composure and maintained a professional atmosphere during the face-off.
Joshua expectedly kept his entrance minimal, despite the crowd chanting ‘Ohhhhhh Anthony Joshua’.
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The two fighters are predicted to meet in front of a crowd of 70,000 – which is a world record for a fight at an indoor arena.
April’s dramatic stoppage of Klitschko makes Joshua the favourite and the 28-year-old has predicted that it will only take 30 seconds.
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