I’ll respect my opponent leading up to the fight, but when we’re in there, I’ll do what I have to do. Now the fight has been made, there is undoubtedly a bit of extra spice between the pair. I will stop him.”. Eddie Hearn has put together a decent card that is headed up by one of the best prospects in world boxing in Buatsi. Joshua Buatsi could be on collision course with Anthony Yarde once he shakes off the ring rust on Oct. 4 against Croatia's Marko Calic, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. I want that fight as soon as possible' By Gareth A Davies 27 Sep 2020, 5:10pm. Fight Week: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Ruben Villa for vacant 126-pound title. Meanwhile, Buatsi revealed his frustration, taking to Twitter to say: "I was advised to wait until a replacement fight was lined up. I couldn’t even find his fights on YouTube. As a pro he is undefeated with a record of 11-0,” Buatsi continued. He had loads of WSB fights so he knows what he is doing. This is the world opportunity Cameron has been looking for and after signing with Eddie Hearn, she has it in her very first fight under the Matchroom umbrella. So maybe he needs his brother, who knows!”. Anthony Yarde Vs Joshua Buatsi is a huge British fight to make Matchroom Boxing are expected to announce the details of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Kubrat Pulev on December 12 next … I feel like I’m on my journey to the world title picture and this is another hurdle – an unbeaten one – that I have to and do take seriously. Could Tyson Fury fight interim opponent before Deontay Wilder? Yarde-Buatsi is a fight that certainly whets the appetite of Britain's unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. JOSHUA BUATSI has pulled out of his fight with Blake Caparello, with Martin Bakole taking his place on the Katie Taylor undercard fight. “If I land, I will hurt hurt – but I think points.”. There’s less battering, the grind against your body. What will be Joshua Buatsi's Next Fight? right hand as his power hand when fighting. “I’ve stayed in the gym for as long as I can. I’m doing everything that I can to make sure that I remain unbeaten on October 4th.”. The Ghanaian … at 13 wins, 0 loses and 0 draws. Anthony Yarde Vs Joshua Buatsi is a huge British fight to make Matchroom Boxing are expected to announce the details of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Kubrat Pulev on … He was born on 14th March 1993, so he will turn Joshua Buatsi wants to show against Marko Calic on Oct. 4 that he has added to his game after a year out of the ring. “That’s all I need to know about him. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Martin Bakole has replaced Joshua Buatsi for the Blake Caparello fight, Regis Prograis strips naked at weigh-in ahead of Josh Taylor fight to make the cut, former sparring partner of Anthony Joshua, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). “I was worried when I said all of that and I didn’t believe it because the fight wasn’t happening. his current Joshua Buatsi wants to show against Marko Calic on Oct. 4 that he has added to his game after a year out of the ring. Buatsi has been touted by many in boxing, including British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, as a future world champion. He had defeated Tony Averlant on 13th October 2018 by technical knockout in the 1st round at Metro Radio Arena, Tyne and Wear. Still, writers and media people and fans are free to brush Calic away as probably cannon fodder for the rising Buatsi, but it really is probably best that Buatsi not take the same approach. Not everyone found it easy, but for myself it was straightforward,” he told Matchroom. Then the doctor advised my coach that I really shouldn’t go ahead with it, so I stepped aside to get better.”, He went on: “March 28 2020 that was the next day. But he says he is "looking to learn from each fight… Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com. We couldn't find any ticket details for at the moment. Though a heavy favorite, Buatsi isn’t writing off the Croatian amateur veteran. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. ), Frampton Set to Leave BT Sport After Warrington Fight & Join ITV, Tyson Fury Nearly Had a Little Brother Called ‘Holyfield Fury’, Groves vs Eubank Tickets & Hotel Giveaway, Vacant BBBOC British Light heavyweight Championship, WBA Super World Light Heavyweight Championship. Joshua Buatsi made his professional debut in “He’ll be game and he’ll try it but that’s what I’m expecting, so I’ll be there, too. Joshua Buatsi Vs Marko Calic Everyone expects Buatsi to reach the upper echelons of the light-heavyweight division. In fact, he holds two victories over his compatriot on the card, Babic. talkSPORT have been lucky enough to stay in the Matchroom bubble ahead of the event and speak to all the fighters ahead of the card. Buatsi is currently ranked 14th by the WBO, 3rd by the IBF, 12th by the WBC and 2nd by the WBA at Light Heavyweight. The 2016 Olympic bronze medalist said that he put Britain’s coronavirus lockdown to good use. Whyte: Wilder an idiot for firing Breland. I do what I do good and I think I take some beating,” Hedges said. Some ring walk times are estimates; please check with the promoter / local TV channel for definitive start times. Buatsi is We are happy to respond to informal removal requests if there have been any crossed wires. He’s claimed Harding Jr’s camp didn’t want this fight, but now it’s on there’s definitely a bite to this contest. Joshua Buatsi: It's time to fight after a year away. Joshua Buatsi is to face Marko Calic next on Sunday 4th October 2020. For the 27-year-old Buatsi, it’s another step toward a possible world title fight, and also a chance to shake some rust. More news coming soon.". stopped 11 of his opponents, so He’s never operated at this level, I think this will be his toughest fight. “I believe my character comes out in my boxing. Please check back later. Joshua Buatsi's record currently stands “It’s hit and don’t get hit, but if I need to fight fire with fire against Buatsi, I will,” Calic said. Buatsi ran through the string of cancellations and disappointments that have kept him out of competition for so long. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. “I’m just past caring if he was [sick or not],” Baker said. “There is always something positive to take out of these situations,” he said. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Ghanaian-born British star, 26, has revealed his disappointment in having to pull out, but admitted it was for the best. Matchroom Boxing confirmed the news, tweeting: "Nov 2 update: Due to illness, @boxingbuatsi has been ruled out of his fight vs Caparello, bout to be re-arranged. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Olympic bronze medallist is far more interested in showing his work. It was quite straightforward. “I’m not trying to downplay him, but I don’t fear him,” Harding Jr said. Joshua Buatsi (12-0, KO10) is at the head of affairs this weekend, and the likeable former Olympic Bronze medallist makes a welcome return after over a year out of the ring. “At the end of the day, I’m still an 18-year-old boy, I still get my nerves, but I’ve got a strong mindset, I’ve got a goal and nothing is going to stop me from achieving that. The overall aim is to win. "I am so disappointed to not be able to fight in front of the Manchester fans as it was a challenge I was realising. Nevertheless, the 27-year-old native of Ghana did not get down over the lack of action. 2 inches) which is Yarde-Buatsi is a fight that certainly whets the appetite of Britain's unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. “Marko Calic is a solid opponent who will be coming to win,” said Buatsi. Before that, he had beat Renold Quinlan on 22nd December 2018 by technical knockout in the 1st round at The O2 Arena, London. “That’s the difference between me and him and that’s what it’ll be on Sunday. The fight will be shown on Sky Sports Arena in the UK, and DAZN in the United States. Stevenson talks career on Last Stand Podcast, Wednesday ShoBox card loses co-feature to “non-COVID” illness. With the pandemic gumming up the sport’s works this year, Buatsi (12-0, 10 KO) hasn’t fought since an Aug. 2019 win over Ryan Ford, and the former British champion would want to get himself loose and active before taking a possible big step up in competition against a world-level fighter. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Dillian Whyte says Mark Breland was the one person on Wilder’s team who knows boxing best. Buatsi isn’t one for trash talk or anything like that. I said I was going to go ahead with it. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Some potential future fights for Joshua Buatsi include Anthony Yarde, Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Artur Beterbiev, Callum Johnson, Dmitry Bivol and Blake Caparello. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. If the opportunity for a knockout comes, as always, I’ll take it,” Buatsi added. He boxed in the 91kg category as an amateur, I always fought at 81kg. “I’m going to say I get a points win. “Now that the fight is happening, it’s put to the back of my mind. If you are a true fight fan, there’s no way you can miss out on the action. "@MartinBakole17 replaces Buatsi on the show, opponent announced shortly.". The doctor advised me not to fight. But you always go with pedigree. That’s where my mind set is at.”, Joshua Buatsi prepared for test against Marko Calic, Davis and Garcia sniping on social media again, Lopez: I’m built different, my ring IQ is different. 28 in 5 months and 8 days. Although the event will be staged behind closed doors, you can watch the card live from your home on October 24, 2020. 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Joshua Buatsi showed signs of weakness against Marco Antonio Periban (Image: PA). Changes and delays are outside of our control. I’m always ready to fight the best and that’s what I’ll do Sunday.”. ... 'I want Jose Ramirez next. The Croatian can get nasty when he needs to and Irishman Kennedy may well feel the force on Sunday. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live.