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BREAKING: Anthony Joshua knocks out Povetkin

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6 years ago

September 22, 2018

Britain ’ s Anthony Joshua retained his International Boxing Federation , World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles with a seventh – round stoppage of Alexander Povetkin at London ’ s Wembley Stadium on Saturday .
It was the first time the Russian , whose only previous professional loss was a points defeat by Wladimir Klitschko , had been stopped in the paid ranks .

Victory saw Joshua, the London 2012 Olympic champion , extend his unbeaten professional record to 22 wins from 22 fights , with 21 knockouts .

“ First and foremost Wembley , thank you so much ” says Joshua. “ Povetkin is a very tough challenger. He proved that with good left hooks , counter punches. I realised he was strong to the head but weak to the body . Every jab slowed him down . These shorter guys are very strong coming through the middle but tonight ’ s out the way. ”

Joshua says he will fight someone on 13 April and “ give the fans what they want ” but he won ’ t say who it might be . “ I had a good fight , I got my knockout streak back and Im ready for 13 April. There was a lot of pressure tonight . The whole country is rooting for me . I ’ m a heavyweight , Im a world champ [ ion . The energy in here spurs you on but I do feel the pressure , I ’ m not going to lie . ”