Summary

  • Anthony Joshua stops Wladimir Klitschko in 11th round of epic fight

  • Briton retains IBF world heavyweight crown and secures WBA belt

  • Resurgent Joshua knocked Klitschko down twice in 11th round

  • Joshua down in sixth round after Klitschko right hook

  • Joshua also put Klitschko down in fifth

  • Joshua roared on by 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium

  1. Expert predictions - Richie Woodhallpublished at 21:26 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Former world super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall: "Klitschko controls the fight better when people are going to him. He's a master at adjusting his feet and keeping a gap, an absolute master.

    "I think the victory for Joshua will come by boxing at a distance and making Klitschko come forward.

    "I see Joshua winning the fight in the mid to late rounds, around the seventh or eighth. I think Joshua will stop him eventually and catch him with a solid shot.

    "At 41, you have to ask how long Klitschko can go on at this level. It will take a hell of a performance to beat Joshua, who I don't think will come out swinging, but will box intelligently. If he goes wading in, he could walk in to a trap."

    Did you know? Joshua has spent less than two hours in the ring as a professional on his way to 18 knockout wins in 18 fights.

  2. Wlad's secret predictionpublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    How is this for a unique mind game?

    Wladimir Klitschko tells the press he has recorded a video prediction for his heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua on a USB stick which he will have sown into the robe he wears before the fight.

    Will the Ukrainian be made to eat his words?

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    Joshua v Klitschko: Wladimir Klitschko records Anthony Joshua fight prediction on USB

  3. 'Biggest boxing event in 15 years'published at 21:24 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Ron McIntosh
    BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator at Wembley Stadium

    Post-war, this is the largest crowd at a British boxing event we have has ever seen. 

    And in my opinion, it's THE biggest boxing event we have seen since Lennox Lewis fought Mike Tyson in 2002.

  4. AJ warms uppublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    The biggest night of his life, and Anthony Joshua prepares with a little light skipping.

    The big man is looking calm and relaxed as he skips away. Not long left now. Nervous? Certainly doesn't look that way. 

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  5. Don't go anywhere...published at 21:21 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Next up is the main one... Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko.

    The fight starts just after 10.

    Excited?

    You should be.

    We are expecting the ring walks in 10 minutes. Get the drinks and snacks ready. Get comfortable.

  6. 'I was in control all the time'published at 21:19 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Scott Quigg speaking to Sky Sports: 

    "It was what I expected, tough durable, I thought I would get him out of there but in the end he was soaking these shots up. I had to work but I was in control all the time, it was a comfortable win. 

    "Overall, my first fight with Freddie Roach and I'm happy"

    QuiggImage source, PA
    Scott QuiggImage source, Lawrence Lustig
  7. Expert predictions - Paulie Malignaggipublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi: "It's a matter of how much Klitschko has left. At his age, it's probably not a good thing to have had a long lay-off. If he has anything left, he can trouble Joshua. The flicking of the jab, following it with the right hand - it can hurt Joshua, who doesn't have a lot of head movement.

    "I think Joshua is going to try to take it to Klitschko and be the boss. Joshua will try to counter the jab with his own right hand. In the end, I think youth will be too much, but Klitschko does have that dynamite right hand."

    Did you know? Klitschko could become one of the oldest world heavyweight champions, though George Foreman leads the way, capturing the honour aged 45.

  8. The atmosphere's not bad...published at 21:17 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    This is what is looks like at Wembley Stadium.

    Spine-tingling. Already.

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  9. Ballack cheers on Wladimirpublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Former Germany and Chelsea legend Michael Ballack is clear on who he is rooting for.  

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  10. Scott Quigg wins IBF World Featherweight Championship eliminatorpublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Scott Quigg will get to fight Welshman Lee Selby for the IBF World Featherweight Championship.

    One judge gave Quigg a two-round winning margin (115-113) over tough Romanian Viorel Simon, while the other two judges gave it to him by six rounds (117-111).

    What a performance from the Bury fighter. The big days are back for him.

  11. To the judges...published at 21:12 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Scott Quigg struggled early on, but took the later rounds and may well have earned himself an IBF world Featherweight Championship title fight.

    We go to the judges scorecards after a brutal 12 rounds

  12. Wilder arrivespublished at 21:11 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    American Deontay Wilder, the WBC champion, is at Wembley and will be keeping a very close eye on the action.

  13. Building brand Joshua...published at 21:08 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport boxing reporter at Wembley Stadium

    ShirtsImage source, .

    An Anthony Joshua win here would send a message through the heavyweight division but what about global sport? 

    This savvy 27-year-old is already hoovering up the attention of huge sponsors but one expert tells me he could become "the richest boxer of all time".

    Alun James, UK CEO Four Sports and Sponsorships, says: "What’s interesting looking at his sponsors is he has 13-15 main ones which is huge for a boxer. Sometimes the sport has struggled to attract such backing.

    "His brands cut across all sort of sectors - from cars to deodorants, watches. He has a huge spread of categories and countries, a lot of UK brands but Asian ones, some in Dubai, he has a huge range of markets.

    "Timing is also interesting in where he stands across other sports. David Beckham is waning, Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray are established but he’d be fresh and interesting, commanding a lot of attention, which translates into pounds and dollars."     

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  14. Quigg v Simion updatepublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    This is some crazy stuff in the Quigg v Simion fight for the IBF World Featherweight Championship eliminator.

    Simion started well, but Quigg has produced an incredible work rate to not only get back into it, but maybe, just maybe edge ahead.

    We are up to round 11 in a thrilling contest. We may well be going to the judges' scorecards later on. One man will be disappointed.

  15. 'The best Klitschko in a decade'published at 21:04 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing pundit on BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley Stadium

    Wladimir Klitschko was embarrassed by Tyson Fury. It won't be that type of fight because his head is in the right place. Nobody thought he stood a chance in February, there were rumours about his knees, his back, his chin.

    But he looks in great condition. Once he arrived in London us old hounds who have seen him many times can see something in his eyes. This is the best Wladimir has been for a decade. 

    Click the play button at the top of this page to listen along.

    KlitschkoImage source, Getty Images
  16. Bellew expects Joshua winpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Tony Bellew
    WBC cruiserweight champion

    This fight has caught everyone's attention. Is Wladimir too old? Is Anthony good enough? We are all going to look silly on Sunday.

    We will wonder why we thought this was even going to be close. Joshua is going to put it on Klitschko. This fight is over.

    Anthony JoshuaImage source, Lawrence Lustig
  17. Listen live right nowpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    BBC Radio 5 live

    We are live on BBC Radio 5 live right now.

    Join Ronald McIntosh, Steve Bunce and Richie Woodhall for all the commentary.

    Sit back, relax and enjoy.

  18. Earlier on...published at 20:57 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Welsh boxer Joe Cordina claimed his second stoppage win in seven days as he overpowered Sergej Vib on the the Joshua-Klitschko bill at Wembley.

    Cordina dominated from the opening bell of his super-featherweight contest to halt the Russian inside a round.

    It followed a fourth-round stoppage against Jose Aguilar on his professional debut on 22 April.

    Cordina fought for Team GB at the Rio Olympics and was a bronze medallist at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

    Joe CordinaImage source, Lawrence Lustig
    Joe CordinaImage source, Lawrence Lustig
    Joe CordinaImage source, Lawrence Lustig
  19. 'I'm no Muhammad Ali, I won't start telling you which round'published at 20:56 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    Anthony Joshua looks like the calmest man in Wembley Stadium.

    He has just been speaking to Sky Sports from backstage and says: "There are no nerves. If there were any it's would be just to perform to the best of my ability.

    "I'm no Muhammad Ali, I won't start telling you which round I will win in. But I will take it round by round. These fights always live up to expectation."

  20. Quigg latestpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 29 April 2017

    We are into round nine of the Quigg-Simion fight and Quigg needs to do something special if he is going to get this win. Romanian Viorel Simion is landing regularly, but Quigg has enjoyed more success recently.