Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam
Synopsis
Following Vladimir Klitchsko's retirement after Joshua's last fight and mandatory challenger Kubret Pulev pulling out of the fight with a late injury, Carlos Takam was given just 12 days notice to fight the current WBA, IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion. Widely regarded on the boxing scene as having one of the toughest granite chins in the business Takam took a considerable height and weight disadvantage into the ring, Anthony Joshua subsequently weighed in for what was then a career high 18st 2lbs and brought massive reach advantage. Before either fighter got into their rhythm this late match up resulted in blood spilled from both sides as old vs new battled in front of 75,000 fans in Cardiff, Wales. This became a world record high attendance for an indoor boxing event.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.83x
+$29.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.1M
- Production Studios
- Sky Sports Box Office
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam
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What is Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam about?
Following Vladimir Klitchsko's retirement after Joshua's last fight and mandatory challenger Kubret Pulev pulling out of the fight with a late injury, Carlos Takam was given just 12 days notice to fight the current WBA, IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion. Widely regarded on the boxing scene as having one of the toughest granite chins in the business Takam took a considerable height and weight disadvantage into the ring, Anthony Joshua subsequently weighed in for what was then a career high 18st 2lbs and brought massive reach advantage. Before either fighter got into their rhythm this late match up resulted in blood spilled from both sides as old vs new battled in front of 75,000 fans in Cardiff, Wales. This became a world record high attendance for an indoor boxing event.
Who directed Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam?
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam?
The principal cast of Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam includes Anthony Joshua, Carlos Takam, Kal Yafai, Sho Ishida, Frank Buglioni.
When was Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam released and how long is it?
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam?
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $34.1M at the worldwide box office (6.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam?
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).