Anthony Joshua knocks out Russia's Alexander Povetkin in seventh round
Joshua retains WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles at Wembley
Briton wins 22nd professional fight with his 21st knockout
Povetkin had never been stopped before and only lost one fight
He didn't have it all his own way but Anthony Joshua is just too powerful. Alexander Povetkin is stopped for the first time in his career.
Joshua retains his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles! Round seven, stoppage.
Referee Steve Gray had dived in, Joshua was in the middle of another onslaught and Povetkin ends the fight on the canvas, but it was already over.
Image source, ReutersThat could have been the fight over, but Povetkin, mustering every ounce of strength he has got, hauls himself up. He looks all over the place. He can continue just...
A Joshua attack. A huge left hook, a huge right hook and the Russian collapses to the canvas.
Round seven and Anthony Joshua is calling his man on to him. Big shot from Joshua.
Image source, PAHelles Mammut: After 6 rounds I have Povetkin up by 2... Joshua needs to be more active, he is playing into the hand of his opponent...
Mike Njuki: AJ needs to keep away from Sasha left hook...it could be lights out if it lands on AJ glass shin!!!
Halfway. For what it's worth I have it level. Six rounds to go. "He's blowing, he's blowing," is being screamed at Joshua.
Is the Povetkin energy tank running dry?
Mike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent at Wembley Stadium
Both men landing solid shots but Joshua more consistent. A sporting touch at the start of the round when they tapped gloves to show there is a tonne of respect flowing both ways.
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Round 6: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
Povetkin thinks he can win this. He seems to be gaining confidence a jumping left hook is deflected but still lands. He has had decent moments in every round.
Round 6: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
A crank up in volume means success for Joshua. Klitschko put Povetkin down four times in their contest. No sign of that yet from Joshua, but one punch can always change everything.
Image source, ReutersRound 6: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
Into round six. A tough night's work from Joshua. He may well be behind in this one. But if he is it is only close.
Mike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent at Wembley Stadium
Povetkin enjoyed success there with the kind of punches he has been throwing all his career. Joshua though did not look overly worried.
Image source, Getty ImagesRound 5: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
One of those hard-to-call rounds, but Povetkin did land with another decent overhand right. Maybe that will have caught the judges' eyes.
Scott Mackey: Joshua thinking that Povetkin is the easier fight than Wilder when it is the complete opposite. Povetkin dangerous and clever whereas Wilder would have played onto Joshua's gameplay. Povetkin in the 9th.
Neil Sewell: Joshua needs to start reacting to this. He’s been in trouble before but come through using patience. No need to panic just yet.
Round 5: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
The Povetkin corner seem to have done a good job on that cut. Can Joshua get it bleeding again?
Image source, Getty ImagesMike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent at Wembley Stadium
We are seeing why Joshua is such a draw. He carries great power but has vulnerabilities too. But he seemed more in control in that round that at any stage so far.
"Stay switched on, you've got this," you can hear Tony Bellew screaming at AJ.
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Round 4: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
Is that cut going to be a defining factor in this fight. Work for the Povetkin corner to do, and quick. I have that two rounds apiece.
Image source, ReutersRound 4: Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin
A wild uppercut from Povetkin, Joshua sees it and avoids it.