Anthony Joshua Retain IBF Title After Defeating Eric Molina In Three Rounds

 

British boxer with Nigerian heritage Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua has retained his International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title after knocking out American challenger Eric Molina in round three in the early hours of Sunday at the Manchester Arena.

It was Joshua’s second title defence since becoming the IBF heavyweight champion of the world. Also, it is Joshua’s 18th win from 18 fights, all coming via knockouts. Joshua will take on former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, 40, in a high-profile title defence, it was announced on Sunday morning. The fight which is billed for Wembley Stadium will come up on April 29, 2017.

The fight was confirmed by promoter Eddie Hearn immediately after Joshua knocked out American challenger Eric Molina in the third round of their heavyweight title clash at the Manchester Arena in the early hours of Sunday. He said “I’d like now to bring Wladimir Klitschko to the ring, and I’m officially announcing the fight against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on 29 April.”