Ahead of Joshua vs Klitschko this weekend, Frank Bruno has been recruited by TalkTalk TV to teach the nation a new type of boxing. The former WBC and European heavyweight champion is joined by his son Franklin in a new tutorial video to teach the nation how to “goggle box” when they watch the biggest fight in recent memory from a different corner – their armchairs.
As boxing fans prepare to shout at the TV, question the boxers’ tactics and berate the referee’s decisions, the video sees Frank share his advice on dealing with everything from pre-match preparation, to embracing the passion of watching a fight and sharing his top tips for cooling down after – watching the Great British Bake Off.
According to Frank Bruno: “Whether you are watching from an armchair or ringside, watching a fight gets very emotional. I’ve been known to get up and shout, or body pop and breakdance as if I’m in the ring myself.”
“When watching it at home, at least you don’t have to deal with the pre-fight training and diet. What’s more you can choose who you watch with, so just don’t invite anyone who’ll annoy you around!”
As with any armchair boxers, both Frank and Franklin have given their predictions on Joshua’s chances, with both backing the young Brit to overcome the experience of Wladimir Klitschko. Frank commented:
“I think Anthony Joshua has got a good chance. He’s got youth on his side, he’s a very powerful puncher and could potentially knock Klitschko out very early. Klitschko is a great fighter though, with a lot more rounds under his belt, so you never know.”
This weekend sees the biggest fight in recent memory, as Anthony Joshua looks to defend both his unbeaten record and IBF heavyweight title against former champion Wladimir Klitschko. In front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium the two will come to blows for the vacant WBA (Super) and WBO heavyweight titles.
Aleks Habdank, Managing Director, TalkTalk TV, said: “We know how excited the nation is about what promises to be the biggest fight of the year and who better to share their tips for watching it at home than British boxing legend Frank Bruno and his son Franklin.
We’re passionate about giving our customers access to all the best sporting events, that’s why all TalkTalk TV homes can watch the fight from the comfort of their own armchairs at a knockout price.”
From 6:00pm, TalkTalk TV customers can watch every punch, jab and knockout blow, on channel 416 for just £17.95.
Watch Anthony Joshua take on Wladimir Klitschko for just £17.95 – Britain’s lowest price
On Saturday 29th April, TalkTalk TV customers can watch Anthony Joshua go toe-to-toe with Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, WBA (Super) and IBO heavyweight titles for just £17.95, Britain’s lowest price and £2 less than competitors.
Taking place in front of a record breaking 90,000 crowd at Wembley, TalkTalk customers will be able to watch the fight from the comfort of their own home, via Sky Sports Box Office, as Joshua put his unbeaten record to the test against the former World Champion.
From 6:00pm, TalkTalk TV customers can watch every punch, jab and knockout blow in what promises to be an eventful night of boxing on channel 416.
If they so choose, Boxing fans will be able to relive all the drama with repeats at 9:00 am and 4:00pm on Sunday 30th April, while TalkTalk’s Plus TV customers can record the fight and re-watch the former sparring partners battle it out until 11pm on 30th April.
TalkTalk TV is offering access to more sport than ever before. Not only can boxing fans keep up with all the ringside action on Box Nation, all TalkTalk TV homes have access to every major televised football match – including all Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures – live on a single platform, through TalkTalk’s Sky Sports boost and through access to BT Sport. Viewers also have the choice to watch international cricket, rugby, Formula One and all four golf majors. Available for 30 days at a time with no ongoing commitment, TalkTalk TV’s boosts offer choice and flexibility at great value.
Wembley Arena To Host Joshua-klitschko Work Out And Weigh-in
Anthony Joshua MBE and Wladimir Klitschko will perform public work-outs at Wembley Arena on Wednesday evening to kick-off fight week ahead of their blockbuster clash for the IBF, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE in London on Saturday April 29, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Fight fans can watch IBF king Joshua and former World ruler Klitschko go through their training routines ahead of their battle at the national stadium as well as fighters on the bumper undercard.
Three Team GB Rio Olympians kick-off the work out from 6pm as Lawrence Okolie, Joe Cordina and Josh Kelly land on the biggest stage early in the pro careers, while Irish Olympic gold medal hero Katie Taylor is gunning for her first pro title when she faces Nina Meinke in an eliminator for the WBA World Lightweight crown with the Inter-Continental strap on the line.
Luke Campbell MBE is the fourth Olympic gold medallist on the bill and he faces his toughest night in the paid ranks to date when he meets former World champion Darleys Perez in an eliminator for the number one spot in the WBA at Lightweight, while Scott Quigg fights under new trainer Freddie Roach for the first time against Viorel Simion in an eliminator for the IBF Featherweight crown.
Boxing returns to Wembley Stadium connected by EE in 2017 for a heavyweight bout of titanic proportions.
On Saturday 29 April 2017 Anthony Joshua will face Wladimir Klitschko under the arch for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the world.
It will be the second time in three years Matchroom Boxing have partnered with the national stadium to bring boxing to an enormous stadium audience.
In 2014 a packed house saw Carl Froch knock out George Groves in a highly anticipated rematch.
Joshua was the opening fight of that memorable night as he despatched Matt Legg inside a mere 86 seconds.
No doubt the current IBF World Heavyweight Champion would love a repeat of that performance on 29 April!
Timings
General Admission Doors: 17:30
Club Wembley Doors: 17:30
First Fight: 18:30 approx.
Main event: 22:00 approx.
Curfew 22:50
Please note all fight times are subject to change
Running Order (earliest to latest – please note the order, fights and timings are all subject to change)
Joe Cordina, Josh Kelly or Lawrence Okolie (lots to be drawn to decide this)
Katie Taylor v Nina Meinke
Luke Campbell v Darleys Perez
Scott Quigg v Viorel Simion
Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko
Ticket Information
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