By Matthias Predonzan: During this month, boxing fans have been taken surprise with the announcements of the Amir Khan vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and the Anthony Joshua vs. Charles Martin fights. Canelo-Khan was really shocking news for everybody, and the Joshua-Martin fight announcement last Sunday was equally surprising that nobody expected. Joshua, 26, will be fighting IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) for his title on April 9 at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Joshua (15-0, 15 KOs) himself and his promoter Eddie Hearn were previously very firm stating that it was too early for him to fight for a world title. Less than 2 weeks ago, Hearn articulated precisely the reason why his fighter was not going to fight against the 29-year-old Martin.
By Scott Gilfoid: In what could be a real bad omen, Wladimir Klitschko sent Anthony Joshua (15-0, 15 KOs) a Tweet today telling him to go out and kick backside in his title shot against IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) on April 9 at the O2 Arena in London, UK. Wladimir was just beaten by Tyson Fury in his last fight in November of last year. It was easily the worst performance of Wladimir’s career. 
By Scott Gilfoid: IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) says he’s going to be looking to make a big statement when he comes over to the UK in less than two months from now on April 9 to defend his title against Britain’s Anthony Joshua (15-0, 15 KOs) at the O2 Arena in London, England. 
By Scott Gilfoid: Moments ago, Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn announced that 26-year-old Anthony Joshua (15-0, 15 KO) will be challenging IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) in a fight on April 9 at the O2 Arena in London, UK. The Martin-Joshua fight will be televised on Sky Box Office pay-per-view. You can make an argument that the fight isn’t worthy of PPV, but given that Joshua is already fighting guys like Dillian Whyte on PPV, I guess this is something the British boxing public will gladly pay to see as well. 
By Scott Gilfoid: Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn is saying that he’ll be announcing the name on Sunday of unbeaten #2 WBC, #2 WBO heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua’s next opponent for April 9 at the O2 Arena in London, UK. 
By Scott Gilfoid: Since winning the vacant IBF heavyweight title with an impressive third round stoppage win over the previously unbeaten Ukrainian Vyacheslav Glazkov last month, champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) has been targeted by a number of highly ranked contenders and other champions in the division. 
By Scott Gilfoid: Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn believes that a fight can take place between his unbeaten contender Anthony Joshua (15-0, 15 KOs) and IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin for April 9 at the O2 Arena in London, UK. Hearn sees whether the fight can be made entirely up to Martin and his management, because it’s a fight that he believes is doable if there’s genuine interest. 
By Jim Dower: #2 WBC, #2 WBO, #5 IBF, #12 WBA, Anthony Joshua 15-0, 15 KOs) could be facing unbeaten IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin (23-0-1, 21 KOs) in April. According to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, they could know within the next 48 hours if that fight or another one will be taking place for Joshua. 
By Gav Duthie: The date is set but we are no closer to learning the next step in the Anthony Joshua journey. The O2 Arena is booked for April 9 but no undercard or opponent has been mentioned for Joshua 15-0 (15). A couple of weeks ago Eddie discussed 8 potential opponents for the date but as time passes many of these have made other arrangements.