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Joshua vs Klitschko: David Fields to referee Wembley showdown

Monday 24 April 2017 22:07, UK

Referee David Fields was in charge as Shawn Porter (right) beat Patrick Thompson in 2012
Image: David Fields was in charge as Shawn Porter (right) beat Patrick Thompson in 2012

American David Fields will referee Saturday's heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko.

Joshua fights Klitschko in front of a sell-out crowd of 90,000 at Wembley stadium with the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles on the line, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Fields, from New Jersey, has overseen more than 200 bouts in his 17-year career, the most recent having been Ricky Lopez's split-decision win over Pablo Cruz in New York in March.

Don Trella (USA), Nelson Vazquez (Puerto Rico) and Steve Weisfeld (USA) will be the judges at ringside.

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Spencer Oliver believes Anthony Joshua will become more than just a world champion starting with a win against Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday at Wembley

The undercard for the main event includes Olympic stars, Katie Taylor, Lawrence Okolie, Josh Kelly, Joe Cordina and Luke Campbell.

Also See:

Watch Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event online here or via your Sky remote.

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