Anthony Joshua fight time: Live stream, TV channel, ring walk time and undercard for Carlos Takam bout TONIGHT
Big Josh - at his career heaviest weight - defends his heavyweight titles against French-Cameroonian
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ANTHONY JOSHUA defends his WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles against Carlos Takam in Cardiff TONIGHT.
The Brit Joshua - at his career heaviest weight of 18st 2lbs - was originally meant to face mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev, but next in line Takam has stepped in after the Bulgarian got injured.
Pulev announced the fight on his Facebook page, saying: "Anthony Joshua is a great and dangerous rival, but his style fits perfectly with mine."
Here is all you need to know about the upcoming fight.
When is Anthony Joshua vs Carlos Takam?
Anthony Joshua will take on Carlos Takam TONIGHT - October 28, after the IBF declared that he had to face the mandatory challenger, who was previously Pulev, before December 2 or lose the belt.
The fight will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, better known as the Millennium Stadium.
Kal Yafai, WBA super-flyweight champion and big heavyweight names, Dillian Whyte and Robert Helenius all feature on the exciting undercard.
What TV channel is Joshua vs Takam on?
The fight will be broadcast live on
6pm is the time the show starts, with AJ expected to begin his ringwalk around 10.15pm.
Live commentary of the match will be available on talkSPORT from 6pm.
Alternatively, you can follow every blow with our LIVE blog right here.
How can I live stream the fight?
Sky Sports Box Office now allows you to stream the fight live via a PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet for £19.95.
It makes it very simple for fans as all you have to do is sign up, make the transaction and watch the fight unfold.
Once you've paid, you can then select which viewing online/device you want to watch the fight on using the same login details created at sign up (i.e e-mail address and password).
Who is Carlos Takam?
Carlos Takam is a 36-year-old French-Cameroonian professional boxer.
He previously knocked out Britain's Michael Sprott in five rounds but was beaten on points by current WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker earlier this year.
In his last fight, Takam beat Marcin Rekowski for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight title in four rounds.
As a result of Pulev injuring his shoulder in sparring, Takam will step in for his biggest fight as he takes on Joshua for the WBA and IBF World Heavyweight titles.
What is the full undercard?
Kal Yafai v Sho Ishida (WBA world super-flyweight)
Dillian Whyte v Robert Helenius (WBC silver heavyweight)
Katie Taylor v Anahi Esther (WBA lightweight)
Frank Buglioni v Craig Richards (British light-heavyweight)
Lenroy Thomas v Dave Allen (Commonwealth heavyweight)
Joe Cordina, Joshua Buatsi and Lawrence Okolie also appear.