Anthony Joshua stops Carlos Takam in 10th round in Cardiff
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Takam complains fight should not have been stopped
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The microphone is back in Michael Buffer's hand and that can only mean one thing. It is rumble time.
He introduced the Formula 1 drivers last week at the United States Grand Prix and he is at it again tonight in Cardiff.
"Let's get ready to rumbleeeeeee."
We've seen it all before, but it wouldn't be a big fight without it. And the fans love it.
Image source, ReutersThis is how the pair compare. Anthony Joshua is the heaviest he has ever been for a fight.
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Luke Reddy
BBC Sport boxing reporter in Cardiff
Ten out of 10 to Carlos Takam for swagger. Left hand aloft as he walks to the ring.
Image source, .It is another big night in the career of Anthony Joshua. He doesn't exactly look too stressed. He waves to his fans on his ringwalk and looks super chilled out. Will that confidence prove to be justified?
And now we get a sight of the champion in the arena. 'Oh Anthony Joshua' gets louder and louder and louder as the unbeaten world champion slowly ambles to the ring.
Huge initials AJ, either side of the tunnel, are on fire and we have a bit of soul music to chill us out before the champion appears.
Takam enters the ring and waves to the crowd. It is a respectful welcome for he challenger, but the first sight of Anthony Joshua on the big screens bring about a huge cheer.
Joshua v Takam
Anthony Joshua the crowd pleaser - boxing reporter Dan Rafael is impressed.
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Mike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent in Cardiff
I'm interested in Anthony Joshua's creativity and his invention when it comes to breaking Carlos Takam down, in the way that Joseph Parker dominated the fight with Takam without ever looking likely to stop him.
Joshua talks about kicking on and starting a new part of his career post Klitschko.
We will discover tonight if he really is beyond that next level of opponent.
What an atmosphere in Cardiff. The pyrotechnics are working overtime with strobe lights lighting up the stadium. It is a great sight.
And here comes the challenger. Two weeks' ago Carlos Takam could have had very little idea this was going to happen. But fate, and a shoulder injury to Kubrat Pulev, has given him a life-changing opportunity. Can he grab that chance and shock the world?
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BBC Sport boxing correspondent in Cardiff
Joe Calzaghe spoke to us earlier this week. He told me of his experience of being in here on a similar night 10 years ago, roof closed.
He said although you are not so much aware of the sound. There is something about the weight of the noise which you do feel is different from any occasion.
You may say Joshua has felt 90,000 at Wembley but Joe says there was no roof and that makes a hell of a difference.
Joshua v Takam
What are your predictions?
Former WBO light-middleweight champion Liam Smith fancies an AJ knockout in the second round.
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"Let's get this party started" screams Michael Buffer.
This is what the big man says...
Image source, .We've had all the classics. The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army has been on, now it's time for a huge singalong with the Neil Diamond classic Sweet Caroline.
That means it is not too long now.
Legendary Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe, who fought in this stadium for his world title wins against Peter Manfredo Jr and Mikkel Kessler, is not expecting this one to go the distance.
Image source, .We have about 78,000 people at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff tonight and the venue is no stranger to huge fights.
BBC Wales Sport takes a look back at the history of big fights in Cardiff ahead of the Anthony Joshua show.
We take a look at the history of world title fights held in Cardiff
Just how tough is an Anthony Joshua training session?
Three gym-goers try to match the impressive workouts of world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Could you do any better? I feel drained just watching.
Anthony Joshua: Three lads try to match AJ's workouts
After Anthony Joshua’s original opponent Kubrat Pulev had to withdraw from the WBA and IBF world heavyweight title fight through injury, could the replacement, French-Cameroonian boxer Carlos Takam, cause any surprises?
BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello and Steve Bunce assess the fight and speak to both Joshua and his trainer Robert McCracken at the start of fight week, as well as remembering some stand-ins who have caused upsets in boxing history.
Have a listen below.