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Joshua vs Takam: Carlos Takam in for injured Kubrat Pulev against Anthony Joshua

Britain's Anthony Joshua (L) and Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev (R) shake hands during a press conference at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on September 11,
Image: Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev were due to fight on October 28

Anthony Joshua will fight Carlos Takam in his world heavyweight title defence, live on Sky Sports Box Office, after an injury forced Kubrat Pulev to pull out.

Joshua was set to defend his WBA 'Super' and IBF heavyweight titles against the mandatory challenger known as 'The Cobra' in front of 80,000 fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on October 28.

Frenchman Takam is rated at No 3 with the governing body and has been on the hunt for a showdown with the British star. He gets his golden chance at ripping away Joshua's titles in the Welsh capital after Pulev picked up a shoulder injury in sparring.

"I received a call from Kalle Sauerland late afternoon to inform me that Pulev had injured his shoulder and maybe ruled out of the fight - this was later confirmed by his doctor," said promoter Eddie Hearn.

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Anthony Joshua will fight Carlos Takam after Kubrat Pulev withdrew with a shoulder injury

"IBF rules state that the mandatory will go to the next fighter in line which is Carlos Takam.

"When the Pulev fight was announced I made a deal with Takam's team to begin camp and be on standby for this fight.

"When I called them (on Monday evening) they were overjoyed and good to go.

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"It's a difficult position for AJ having prepared meticulously for the style and height of Pulev, he now faces a completely different style and challenge in Takam - this hasn't happened in his career before but he is ready for all comers on October 28."

Carlos Takam lost on points to Joseph Parker in May 2016
Image: Carlos Takam will now go up against Joshua in Cardiff

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There's a mouth-watering British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight battle between Frank Buglioni and big-hitting Callum Johnson.

Lenroy Thomas and Dave Allen will have a rematch for the Commonwealth heavyweight title, while Team GB Olympian and Welsh talent Joe Cordina appears in his fifth pro outing.

Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF and WBA 'super' heavyweight titles against Carlos Takam on October 28 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

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