description Wladimir Klitschko vs Anthony Joshua Overview
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Anthony Joshua was a heavyweight boxing match held on April 29, 2017, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The contest pitted the 41-year-old former champion Klitschko against the 27-year-old rising star Joshua, with the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles at stake. After surviving an early knockdown in the fifth round, Joshua knocked Klitschko down twice in the eleventh round before the referee stopped the fight.
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When and where did the Klitschko vs Joshua boxing match take place?
The heavyweight boxing match took place on April 29, 2017, at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The massive event drew a post-war British record boxing crowd of 90,000 fans to the stadium.
Who won the fight between Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua?
Anthony Joshua won the contest by technical knockout in the 11th round. Joshua knocked down the 41-year-old former champion Klitschko twice in the final rounds before the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
What heavyweight titles were on the line during Klitschko vs Joshua?
The highly anticipated bout was contested for the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles. Joshua successfully defended his existing IBF and IBO belts while claiming the prestigious WBA Super title from Klitschko.
Was Wladimir Klitschko knocked down during his fight with Anthony Joshua?
Yes, Anthony Joshua knocked Wladimir Klitschko to the canvas in the 5th round, marking a rare knockdown for the veteran champion. Klitschko showed immense resilience by surviving the round and even managed to knock Joshua down in the 6th round.
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