Joshua fight last night: Who won Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin fight?
ANTHONY JOSHUA battled it out with Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium last night, but who won the fight?
Joshua put his heavyweight belts on the line against Russia’s Povektin in the 22nd fight of his professional career.
Ahead of the bout, the 28-year-old said: "Povetkin is a serious challenge that I will prepare meticulously for.
“He has serious pedigree and only a fool would underestimate what he brings to the table.”
Povetkin’s previous opponent David Price also featured on the undercard, along with Luke Campbell vs Yvan Mendy and Lawrence Okolie vs Matty Askin.
Joshua vs Povetkin undercard results
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
I got my knockout streak back!
Who won Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin?
Joshua extended his record to 22-0 with a stoppage in the seventh round against Povetkin.
The Russian, who made a bright start in the opening rounds, had never before been stopped inside the distance.
Heavyweight champion Joshua grew in confidence as the fight progressed and delivered a stunning combo in Round 7 that will surely see him set up a mega-clash with the winner of Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury.
Following his victory, the British star said: "Povetkin is a very tough challenger, he proved that with good left hooks and counter punches.
Anthony Joshua BRUTALLY knocks out Alexander Povetkin
"I came in here to have fun, and give it my best. I knew he was strong to the head but weak to the body. I was just mixing it up.
"It could have been seven, maybe nine, maybe 12 rounds to get him out of there, but the ultimate aim was to be victorious.
"And I got my knockout streak back!”
With 22 professional bouts under their belts, Wladimir Klitschko, Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson were still chasing a world title.
Joshua, by contrast, has now defended his six times.
Who will Anthony Joshua fight next?
It is widely anticpated that Joshua will fight the winner from Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury, with their bout now confirmed for December 1.
Pushed on who he wants to fight next, Joshua admitted: “There’s no contract signed at the minute.
"My number one would be Wilder, that’s it.”
The British star has another Wembley date booked for April 13 next year.