Summary

  • Joshua becomes Britain's sixth world heavyweight champion

  • Martin knocked down twice - fight stopped after 92 seconds of second round

  • Use audio icon to listen to fight commentary on BBC Radio 5 live

  • Nigel Benn's son Conor wins in first round on pro debut

  • Selby knocked down, but recovers to retain IBF featherweight title on points

  • Wins for Groves, McDonnell and Macklin on undercard

  1. Farewell...published at 00:03 British Summer Time 10 April 2016

    Joshua is IBF world heavyweight champion

    For now though I will leave you with this picture of Great Britain's world heavyweight champion.

    Can you believe we now have two? The question is will AJ and Tyson Fury both go at it in the coming year? We will be here to guide you through it if they do.

    For now, we will sign off. Thanks for your tweets and company, sleep well, get up and train like a champ...

    Anthony JoshuaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 00:00 British Summer Time 10 April 2016

    I'm thrilled to have navigated you through those four minutes or so. If you're just tuning in then have a look through the feed, there were also wins for Jamie McDonnell and Lee Selby in world title bouts tonight.

    Throw in George Groves and Conor Benn picking up wins and we've had some night...

  3. It's a family affair ...published at 23:57 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    The IBF heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua celebrates win with his dad Jonathan.  

    Anthony Joshua celebrates with his dadImage source, PA
  4. 'He was the better man'published at 23:55 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Martin reaction

    Defeated Charles Martin speaks to Sky Sports: "He was the better man. I got hit by a right hand I didn't see and that cost the fight.

    "I was OK but the referee came over at six, I got to the knee at seven, took a breath and when I stood up he was at 10.

    "He's not difficult to fight. He's a great fighter, I want to say that, it was just that his right hand was fast, I didn't see the right. He's got good speed.

    What would you do differently? "I'd take it right to him, don't give him any respect. 

    "I'm not disappointed, he was just the better man but I'll get back in there, I'm not done. Just keep on grinding."

  5. Started from the...published at 23:50 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua is world champion

  6. 'I'm so proud'published at 23:49 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua is world champion

    Promoter Eddie Hearn speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "I was so nervous when a man walked in with a crown on like a prince. 

    "Joshua said 'this is taking ages'. I told him 'you've just got to concentrate'. And he said 'trust me, I've got this'.

    "Anthony Joshua has just destroyed him and he'll destroy every other heavyweight in the world. 

    "I'm so proud. We've got a man here who can change the sport."

  7. What you've missed...published at 23:47 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua celebrates with teamImage source, Reuters

    If you have just joined us or have just turned the BBC Sport app on while waiting for a drink at the bar, you've missed a little bit of history.

    After a fine first round, Anthony Joshua came out for the second and scored two knock downs, leaving the dethroned IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin wanting.

    Martin tried to use the full 10 count but got counted out. In truth, his race was run, Joshua was slick, classy and devastating. He seems to have it all.

  8. Strike a posepublished at 23:45 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua celebrates after winImage source, Reuters

    Everyone wants a photo with the champion now. He's posing for selfies galore and doing it all with a smile.

  9. 'I'm going to walk through Fury'published at 23:44 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua is world champion

    Holding the belt, Anthony Joshua spoke to BBC Radio 5 live's Mike Costello ringside:

    "I've got big respect but I want to do more," said the 26-year-old.

    "Let's put that bad boy away with the Olympic medal and go get some more.

    "I'm going to walk through Fury when he's ready. I mean business and I'm here to stay."

  10. From the press room...published at 23:43 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

  11. Tyson Fury's still not impressed...published at 23:41 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Britain's undefeated WBO, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on Twitter: "So AJ gets a belt, looked slow ponderous, & still looked like a bodybuilder, let me slay the lamb."

  12. The WBC heavyweight champion...published at 23:41 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

  13. Rapid rise AJ...published at 23:40 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    A stat for you, Anthony Joshua's ascent to world heavyweight champion is the fifth-quickest by any heavyweight.

  14. Promoter reaction...published at 23:39 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Eddie HearnImage source, Getty Images

    Promoter Eddie Hearn, speaking to Sky Sports Box Office: "This is only the beginning for Anthony. He wants to win all of the world titles. Britain should be very proud of him. He's a role model who can transcend the sport and young people can look up to him. He'll go on to become a great of the sport. He's so humble - he's acting like he's just won a four-rounder."

  15. Clear the belt/sock/pants drawer...published at 23:38 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Team Joshua celebrateImage source, PA

    One for the mantelpiece at the Joshua household.

    I hope someone has text his mum to let her know she needs to clear out his belt drawer.

  16. Postpublished at 23:36 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

  17. Postpublished at 23:36 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Well, can you believe what you've seen?

    It took 16 fights to rise from novice pro to heavyweight king. What comes next?

  18. Walking with dinosaurspublished at 23:34 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua is world champion

    Steve Bunce
    BBC Sport boxing pundit speaking on Radio 5 live

    "He's walking alongside those dangerous dinosaurs like Fury. He's in the top three or four heavyweights in the world."

  19. Anthony Joshua reactionpublished at 23:33 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony JoshuaImage source, Getty Images

    More from Anthony Joshua, speaking to Sky Sports Box Office: "There'll probably be some negativity about how easy it is. But two days ago Charles Martin was a big, dangerous southpaw and he had the confidence to come over here and fight in the lion's den. All the hype is good for boxing, let's keep on pushing this sport. Keep on supporting us because it won't last forever."

  20. Anthony Joshua is world championpublished at 23:32 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Anthony Joshua, speaking to Sky Sports Box Office: "It's only quarter of the way there. There's still a lot of work to be done. I've done two rounds, so I'll go to the changing rooms and work on the pads. I've got people like David Haye and Tyson Fury calling me out so I need to keep improving. Every fight gets better and better. I want to give value for money and I appreciate the ongoing support of the fans."

    Anthony Joshua raises the belt above his headImage source, PA