Anthony Joshua

Showtime to Air Joshua-Klitschko Live, HBO on Delay April 29

After months of back-and-forth negotiations, Showtime came out the winner over HBO and will broadcast the Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko bout live.

IMG_0698-27Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko

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After months of back-and-forth negotiations, Showtime came out the winner over HBO and will broadcast the Heavyweight championship fight between IBF world champion Anthony Joshua (18-0, 18 KOs) and Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs (the vacant WBA title will also be on the line as Tyson Fury was stripped last year) live on Showtime on April 29, starting at 4:15, EST/1:15 pm, PST and HBO will air the fight the same night starting at approximately 10:4 pm, EST.

It’s a big win for Showtime as they have had a multi-fight agreement with Anthony Joshua here in the states. There have been reportedly 90,000 tickets sold for the bout at Wembley Stadium and the fight has been mentioned as the biggest Heavyweight championship fight in over a decade.

“I’m delighted to announce this historic deal that will see Britain’s biggest ever fight shown on both HBO and Showtime in the U.S.,” said Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport.

“It takes a special fight to break down barriers and boundaries but also networks and executives who believe in working with the best interest of fight fans in mind. With the obstacles in place it would have been any easy resolution to not air the fight in the States but I want to thank HBO and Showtime for their perseverance and allowing America to see one hell of a fight at our national stadium in front on 90,000 passionate fans. Joshua vs. Klitschko is a fight for the ages and we look forward to the show,” said Hearn.

“We are thrilled to be delivering Joshua vs. Klitschko to the U.S. audience live on Showtime,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports.

“On the afternoon of April 29, U.S. sports fans will be able to tune in to SHOWTIME to join a record-breaking crowd of 90,000 at Wembley Stadium and a worldwide television audience in witnessing an event that represents not only the contesting of the heavyweight world championship, but potentially the changing of the guard in the most influential division in boxing. We are proud to be Anthony Joshua’s exclusive U.S. television partner as he attempts to establish his legacy against the legendary Wladimir Klitschko, live on Showtime Championship Boxing, as Showtime continues its unrivaled commitment to the sport,” said Espinoza.

“Both promoters and both networks have found a solution that enables boxing fans in the U.S. to watch the world Heavyweight championship,” said Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports.

“This agreement ensures that our subscribers have access to same-day primetime coverage of the fight. It will mark Wladimir Klitschko’s 22nd appearance on HBO and the first for Anthony Joshua.”

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