Anthony Joshua hits heaviest career weight for Cardiff title defence

ByEurosport

Updated 27/10/2017 at 13:54 GMT

Anthony Joshua has weighed in at a whopping 18st 2lbs for his world heavweight title defence against challenger Carlos Takam - the heaviest of his career.

The British WBA and IBF heavyweight champion defends his belts on Saturday under the roof at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, a bout that is expected to attract a world record indoor fight crowd of 70,000.

France's Takam who was only 16st 11.5lbs in comparison.

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Joshua is heavier than before his 11th round KO of Wladimir Klitschko in April when he weighed in at 17st 12lbs.

"I was reading everyone that I was going to come in a stone lighter," said Joshua.

"I’ve done a lot more running. Maybe I’m starting to fill out and find my natural weight.”

Joshua is chasing a 20th KO in the first 20 fights of his career.

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