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Anthony Joshua signs up for next two fights at Wembley Stadium… on September 23 and April next year

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ANTHONY JOSHUA will enjoy his next two fights at Wembley Stadium... on September 23 and April next year. The WBA, IBF and WBO champion, 28, beat Wladimir Klitschko in North London in April 2017 but has since fought twice in Cardiff. PA:Press Association Anthony Joshua will enjoy his next two fights at Wembley Stadium 🦁 @anthony_joshua 👊 Next 2 fights @wembleystadium 🙌 A post shared by Matchroom Boxing (@matchroomboxing) on Jul 5, 2018 at 2:30am PDT However, AJ is now set to leave the Principality Stadium and head back to Wembley, saying it's "in his blood". Eddie Hearn announced the news, taking to Twitter to reveal: "AJ’s coming home! "Delighted to announce @anthonyfjoshua next two fights will be at the National Stadium @wembleystadium September 22 and April 13 - September show announcement next week." On the move, Joshua added: "Being north London born and raised, it is in my blood. Getty Anthony Joshua beat Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley i...

David Haye could have huge one-off MMA fight if he can avoid injuries, according to Michael ‘Venom’ Page

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19th June 2018, 1:38 pm == DAVID HAYE should jump into an MMA cage for a one-off fight spectacular – if his body can handle it, according to his protege Michael "Venom" Page. The 37-year-old Hayemaker announced his boxing retirement at the start of June after back-to-back losses to Tony Bellew. Getty Images - Getty David Haye has retired from professional boxing The former unified cruiserweight king and WBA heavyweight champion has battled a range of injuries in recent years and could not recapture his old form. But the South Londoner could still do a job in MMA, against a fellow striker like verbal sparring partner Jimi Manuwa, and Page says he should strike while the iron is still warm after the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor circus. Page – who is competing in both codes under Bellator and Hayemaker – said: “Going from MMA to boxing is easier than doing it the other way around because there is more to learn. “David has struggled with injuries towards the end of his ca...