Joshua vs Povetkin AS IT HAPPENED: AJ wins by knockout after flooring Russian at Wembley
JOSHUA vs POVETKIN AS IT HAPPENED: Anthony Joshua defeated Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin tonight - Express Sport brought you all of the action live from Wembley and you can relive it right here.
Anthony Joshua BRUTALLY knocks out Alexander Povetkin
Joshua vs Povetkin fight card
Anthony Joshua bt Alexander Povetkin TKO7
Luke Campbell bt Yvan Mendy via UD
Lawrence Okolie bt Matty Askin via UD
Sergey Kuzmin bt David Price RTD4
Shakhram Giyasov bt Julio Laguna TKO4
JOSHUA WINS BY KO IN ROUND SEVEN
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND SEVEN
AJ takes charge. Left punch, right punch. The Russian is down. He gets up but AJ batters him into submission. It's all over. Brutal from AJ.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND SIX
Povetkin is definitely slowing up but he is still boxing with some ferocious aggression.
AJ just isn't troubling him enough, but that could change as the Russian gets more tired - which he is.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND FIVE
This really is close and AJ is slowly finding his feet.
The Brit star looks a bit stunned to be honest.
Povetkin has this wild and unpredictable lunge that seems to be disarming AJ.
Joshua just can't land enough big left handers.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND FOUR
Povetkin is getting wilder with these shots but AJ is biding his time and is slowly landing shots, particularly to the body.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND THREE
Povetkin is punching hard, but he's taking risks. AJ is still not in control of this fight. The Russian is showing all of his experience here. Povetkin wobbles once mid way through the round, but that's loss of balance more than anything else.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND TWO
AJ regained his composure and always looks dangerous with that left swing.
He's caught the Russian a couple of times but Povetkin is managing the fight well in the early stages.
Joshua vs Povetkin ROUND ONE
Both fighters finding their range, but Povetkin fires some wild shots as the round draws to an end. AJ looked stunned - and wobbled.
22:14: LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE.
22:05: Here is the Watford lad with some LIVE music from Nines as he enters. None of this over the tannoy stuff. Pyrotechnics as well. No pyro, no party.
22:03: Povetkin promo being drowned out by chants of: "Oh Anthony Joshua". And there's a lot of booing for the Russian. Lots.
HAYE ON THE FIGHT
"Povetkin is a Russian sensation, an Olympic gold medallist and former heavyweight champ who only ever lost, on points, to Wladimir Klitschko - his resume is solid.
"I've known Povetkin for many years, since the amateurs.
"He's a very dangerous and underrated fighter; not many people are giving him a shot in this fight but I believe he's the best opponent that Joshua has faced up until this point and that includes Klitschko.
"Klitschko was pushing 40 when they fought last time and, while Povetkin is in the twilight of his career, I believe he's got some good rounds left in him."
21:59: Blimey, now they're playing 'the final countdown'. What a tune this is.
21:55: SWEET CAROLINE. Nearly AJ time.
Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin FIGHT ODDS from Paddy Power
Joshua 1/2 Draw 50/1 Povetkin 15/2
Daniel Dubois warns Anthony Joshua about Alexander Povetkin
He told Express Sport: “I handled him pretty well (in sparring), but come fight night I’m sure he’ll be delivering. He’ll come alive.
“He’s former World Champion and you can’t really get better than that.
“I’m sure he is coming in there with a game plan and a strategy.
“Both men will and it’ll be interesting to see who is going to come out on top.
“Povetkin is very cautious with what he does.
“He studies and is careful with his craft like any artist.”
21:45: Unanimous verdict from the judges. 119-109, 118-111 and 116-112.
CAMPBELL WINS
Luke Campbell vs Yvan Mendy
21:38: Campbell managed the latter rounds of this fight so well. Mendy is no pushover, he boxed well, but the Hull lad has been brilliant.
21:35: Campbell has got this. Mendy is attacking more and more, but the British star's ring craft is so savvy. Mendy just can't land the punches. We're now entering the final round.
21:31: This looks like it could go the distance. Campbell has the edge but Mendy isn't relenting - he still looks dangerous on the attack with some wild right hooks.
21:27: Fatigue is creeping in for both fighter. Campbell is looking the classier boxer at the end of round nine though.
21:23: Campbell has landed some solid punches in round eight. Mendy, however, is standing firm.
21:19: Campbell is just starting to look ever so slightly leggy - and Mendy is really rallying.
21:12: An enthralling clash in a cracking weight division. Neither Campbell or Mendy is giving an inch. Campbell is still very much in this as round six finishes.
21:07: A very close fourth round. Too close to call. Both fighters landing punches and digging in. Mendy will start to tire though after a lively start.
21:05: End of the third and Campbell is growing into this all the time. Mendy is chasing - but Campbell won't have any of it.
21:00: Mendy looks to fractionally have the upper hand. Some wild punches in the second round but Campbell is standing firm.
20:55: Fairly even start from Campbell and Mendy. Both fighters landing punches without causing any major damage. This could be a good 'un.
Luke Campbell vs Yvan Mendy - FIGHT ODDS from Paddy Power
Campbell 1/4 Draw 22/1 Mendy 3/1
Luke Campbell vs Yvan Mendy - Preview
Luke Campbell can get his revenge on Yvan Mendy tonight as he pushes for a world title shot.
The pair clash in a final eliminator for the WBC lightweight strap nearly three years on from Mendy's points triumph over the then-unbeaten British southpaw.
Campbell reckons he’s improved since the defeat, but Mendy boasts a respectable record with just four professional defeats.
20:35: The decision was unanimous with scores of 116-110, 114-112 and 114-113.
Okolie WINS on points
20:35: Not a fight that will love long in the memory - it was grim from start to finish - but Okolie was the better fighter throughout.
Lawrence Okolie vs Matty Askin
20:25: This is going to the judges, surely. I'll be flabbergasted if we see a KO now. They are running on empty as we enter the closing stages of this clash.
20:20: Both fighters tiring badly. There's a fair bit of wrestling and flailing going on. About to enter round 10.
20:10: Okolie landed a MASSIVE shot to the jaw in round seven. He's really upped the tempo. Be interesting to see if Askin can recover.
20:05: Now in round seven, this could go the distance but Okolie is edging it on my scorecard...
20:00: This is a physical battle – a real slog for four rounds – but Okolie is still in it and is acquitting himself well.
19:55: Plenty of noise from the crowd as AJ flashes up on the big screen.
19:50: Not vintage from Okolie in these first two rounds, but a composed and disciplined start.
19:40: And we're under away in an intruiging crusierweight clash...
Lawrence Okolie vs Matty Askin - FIGHT ODDS from Paddy Power
19:35: Askin 5/2 Draw 33/1 Okolie 2/7
Matty Askin vs Lawrence Okolie - Preview
Lawrence Okolie is one of boxing’s rising stars.
He’s gunning for the cruiserweight title in just his 10th professional fight.
However, the 2016 Olympian has only fought beyond six rounds once since quitting the amateur ranks.
British champion Matty Askin, 29, is a seasoned pro with an impressive record who will be desperate to keep hold of his coveted belt.
Alexander Povetkin trains ahead of Anthony Joshua match
19:30: Lawrence Okolie vs Matty Askin is up next at Wembley.
Price explains all after defeat
19:20: "I've had a slight tear in the bicep the last few weeks," he explained.
"We had to take the fight, and take a chance.
"At the end of the fourth round, it was barely movable.
"It's really frustrating. I would love the opportunity to fight him again with the right preparation."
Price Loses
19:15: Sad for Price who surrenders in the fourth round. Referee Howard Foster is called over by Price's team in the corner and waves it off. Strange finale.
Sergey Kuzmin vs David Price FIGHT ODDS from Paddy Power:
18:55: Kuzmin 1/6 Draw 40/1 Price 7/2
Sergey Kuzmin vs David Price - Preview
18:45: Likeable Liverpudlian David Price is back in action but faces another tough test against a powerful Russian boxer.
Price was knocked out by Povetkin in his last outing but is looking to get back on track at Wembley tonight.
Sergey Kuzmin has only been involved in 13 professional fights.
However, the 31-year-old ace had a stellar record at amateur level.
18:30: Tributes being paid to the legendary Enzo Calzaghe who passed away earlier this week.
18:30: Shakhram Giyasov vs Julio Laguna
Giyasov gets the win by knockout in round four.
A barrage of shots left Laguna disorientated and a hefty right hook sent him stumbling backwards.
18:15: Shakhram Giyasov vs Julio Laguna
First fight of the evening here at Wembley - and the duo are in the ring,
18:00: It’s finally here!
After plenty of anticipation, Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin lock horns at Wembley Stadium.
We’ll be bringing you all the action over the next six or seven hours live from north London, including the jam-packed undercard that features David Price, Luke Campbell and Lawrence Okolie
The first bout of the evening is expected to get underway at around 6:10pm.
Sit back, relax and enjoy an epic night of boxing.