Tuesday 17 October 2017 22:45, UK
British referee Phil Edwards will take charge of Anthony Joshua's world title defence against Carlos Takam, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.
The Welshman has been selected as the ring official for Joshua's WBA 'super' and IBF heavyweight title defence against Takam, who has replaced the injured Kubrat Pulev in Cardiff on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Edwards is one of Britain's most experienced referees and was the man in the middle for Tony Bellew's heavyweight grudge fight with David Haye in March, which ended in an 11th round stoppage win for the Merseysider.
He has refereed Joshua in the past, overseeing his second round knockout of Raphael Zumbano Love in 2015.
Two US officials will be joined by a British representative on the judging panel at the Principality Stadium.
"Two American judges, one British," said Hearn. "The BBBofC always insist on the ref and one judge - that's their rule unless there is a very special reason why."
American David Fields officiated Joshua's dramatic knockout win over Wladimir Klitschko in April and Hearn revealed how on that occasion the Ukrainian was allowed to request a neutral referee for a world title unification clash.
Asked about the selection of Fields, he added: "Because it was a unification fight. Klitschko wouldn't take the fight without [the WBA belt]."
