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Published 07:18 10 Feb 2016 GMT
Updated 07:18 10 Feb 2016 GMT
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Suggestions that Joshua should gain more experience before making such big steps are swirling and the promotion are fully aware and appreciative.
But Hearn said: "It's the 16th fight of Anthony Joshua's career. Is it too early? It's a huge gamble. Two relatively inexperienced guys. I think Charles Martin is 6ft 5in and Anthony's 6ft 6in. They both punch with immense power. It's one of those you might have to watch through your fingers.
"Anthony Joshua wants the challenges. Sometimes it's difficult to win a world heavyweight title. Now you have a guy who appears to be prepared to come to London on April 9 so we have to take it seriously.
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