Summary

  • 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

  1. Postpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Round 4: Luke Campbell v Yvan Mendy

    Four gone. Still so, so close. Not really kicked into life yet. Not been the most exciting night of boxing so far. Also lots of empty seats ringside with many, many fans opting for the dryness of the bar instead of risking a ringside soaking.

  2. 'Confused with this undercard'published at 21:05 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Footballer-turned-boxer Leon McKenzie is not too impressed with the undercard at Wembley and is another who thinks this is a tough night ahead for Luke Campbell.

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  3. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcboxingpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

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  4. Postpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    A much better round from Luke Campbell. Mendy had landed with a nice straight left though. Three rounds gone. Hard to call a leader so far.

    Luke CampbellImage source, Getty Images
  5. Waiting game...published at 21:03 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    Ticket neededImage source, .

    Not much luck so far for Jacob and Lucas. Both are from Poland and are desperate to get in for a bargain bucket price.

    There are plenty of people shifting tickets on Wembley Way but as the big fights get closer, maybe they’ll drop their prices.

  6. Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Enzo Maccarinelli is liking Mendy's work so far.

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  7. Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Round 2: Luke Campbell v Yvan Mendy

    A good second round for the Frenchman. He lands some nice shots and causes the Englishman some problems.

    Luke CampbellImage source, Getty Images
  8. Love boxing, will travel...published at 20:58 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Wembley

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    Shout out to the people out there making up the miles to be here tonight.

    Firstly Jordan from Nottingham and Ben from Bournemouth who have taken the chance to meet up for the big fight.

    And below, the Maciver family down from Wakefield. They have to get back up the motorway as Louie - in the middle here - has footy in the morning.

    Well played.

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  9. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcboxingpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Joshua, Povetkin, Wilder, Fury. Who would win a Super Series-style mini tournament and why?

    Jimmy Kelly‏: Joshua will smash them all and hold every belt, he is just awesome.

    Karl Steenson: If he is at his best, Fury.

    Gavin Andrews: Tyson Fury without a doubt. Too smart and technically good

  10. Postpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Round 1: Luke Campbell v Yvan Mendy

    One round gone and some decent combinations from Luke Campbell, with Yvan Mendy taking the middle of the ring. An early loosener round for both men, with neither making a dent so far. Tight.

  11. 'Still a big draw'published at 20:54 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

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  12. 'Let's go champ!' - Get involved #bbcboxingpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    This lucky punter has bumped into former world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs on his way to Wembley!

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  13. Beer and ponchos...published at 20:50 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    Wembley wayImage source, .

    As you leave Wembley Park station the scent of lager and general dampness tickle the nose hairs.

    The scarf vendors are being outdone by those selling ponchos for £5 a pop and those who normally stand here selling t-shirts have packed up and gone home.

    Streams of people make their way up Wembley Way, with some stopping off at a mini supermarket for liquid supplies.

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  14. Campbell v Mendy in numberspublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

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  15. Postpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Here comes Luke Campbell. He won bantamweight gold in the Olympics at London six years ago, but two defeats have seriously hampered his career.

    Still a win tonight and a world title shot will be his.

  16. How to promote boxing, by Chabuddy Gpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Speaking of Eddie Hearn...

    Comedian and People Just do Nothing star Chabuddy G shares his eccentric take on boxing promotion with Anthony Joshua's promoter Hearn at Wembley.

    Watch what happened when the pair met and tried to talk business.

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    Chabuddy G: The art of promotion with Eddie Hearn

  17. A touch roomy here...published at 20:44 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    RingImage source, .

    Rain or no rain, it still looks a picture.

    Eddie Hearn told us around 80,000 would pile in. I’m not so sure. It’s looking a tad roomy at this stage.

  18. 'Let's do the business'published at 20:43 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Speaking to Sky Sports, Luke Campbell said: "I'm ready. I have prepared well and I have got a great team, so let's go and do the business.

    "I'm not here for revenge, I'm here to move forward. Every fight is important, a world title fight eliminator is the icing on the cake."

    Luke Campbell and Yvan MendyImage source, PA
  19. Campbell looking to avenge 'devastating' defeatpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Next up...

    Luke Campbell will have the chance to avenge his "devastating" defeat by Yvan Mendy in tonight's rematch.

    Lightweight former Olympic champion Campbell, 30, suffered his first career loss when he was beaten by the Frenchman in 2015.

    Mendy, 33, is ranked number one at lightweight with the WBC and is undefeated since 2015.

    Luke CampbellImage source, Getty Images
  20. Dragons on Wembley Waypublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 22 September 2018

    Luke Reddy
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    Not the type of day to be in the ice cream business and whoever this belongs to has given up the ghost.

    Ice creamImage source, .

    These guys though, they really are the Dragons of the Wembley Den right now as they shift brolly after brolly.

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