The early Anthony Joshua undercard results from Cardiff, Wales ahead of tonight’s heavyweight title fight between Joshua and Takam.
The non-TV undercard or the preliminary undercard as they say – has been underway the last hour or so.
The first fight of the evening has concluded with a win by knockout for Lawrence Okolie in the 3rd round over opponent from Manchester Adam Williams.
The victory improves Okolie’s record as a pro to 6-0-5KO.
Also in the latest Anthony Joshua undercard results standout prospect Joshua Buatsi from London has gone 3-0 (2KO) in the pros with a stoppage win over Saidou Sall.
The fight went the distance for the first time in Buatsi’s short pro career. He was awarded the decision comfortably 60-54 on points.
The main event will now be switching over to TV shortly on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK/Ireland and on Showtime Sports in the UK.
Here is some of the reaction so far to Buatsi’s win above:
Josh Buatsi is proper class.
— Connor (@Connor1875) October 28, 2017
Okolie and Buatsi are signed to Joshua, so I think plan was to get them on early after Okolie didn’t get to fight on Wembley bill
— Ron Lewis (@RonLewisTimes) October 28, 2017
Interesting point from journalist Ron Lewis above. The pair could indeed meet in the future one suspects if they keep winning.
Update:
Frank Buglioni won by unanimous points decision to defend his British 175lbs title over Craig Richards.