Joshua gets his shot at glory

Olympic champion Anthony Joshua will get the chance to claim a world title in the punch-for-pay ranks when he faces International Boxing Federation heavyweight titleholder Charles Martin on April 9 at London's 02 Arena.

Briton Joshua, who won super-heavyweight gold at the 2012 London Games, is 15-0 with 15 knockouts, while Martin, an American, is 23-0-1 with 21 stoppages.

"Fighting for the world heavyweight title has been a dream of mine since I turned professional," said Joshua, 26.