Joshua v Klitschko — Twitter reax
Britain's Anthony Joshua celebrates in the ring after his victory over Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko in the eleventh round of their IBF, IBO and WBA, world Heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium in north west London on April 29, 2017. PHOTO | BEN STANSALL |
What you need to know:
- How Twitter reacted to Anthony Joshua's dramatic heavyweight title victory over Wladimir Klitschko:
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How Twitter reacted to Anthony Joshua's dramatic heavyweight title victory over Wladimir Klitschko:
"One of the most exciting fights I've ever seen. Congrats @anthonyfjoshua on the win & @Klitschko on amazing battle. Hope there's a rematch."
- Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger who was ringside at Wembley
"Well done @anthonyfjoshua good fight, you had life & death with @klitschko & I played with the guy, let's dance."
- British heavyweight rival Tyson Fury who defeated Klitschko in 2015
"The only sport that truly deserve the big bucks, LG."
- Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher
"How much heart did @Klitschko show in this fight? Gotta respect it. Hold ur head high brother! #joshuaklitschko."
- Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis
"Such an amazing fight with 2 great fighters. Lot of heart by both fighters. A lot of questions answered by @anthonyfjoshua #JoshuaKlitchsko."
- US boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard
"What a fight!! Didn't expect that! Great fight! #joshuaklitschko."
- Former two-weight world champion Joe Calzaghe
"Great Britain aged 5 years during that fifth round. Thank God Joshua found a second wind from somewhere."
- Ex-England football star Michael Owen
"Brilliant post fight interview from Klitschko. What a gentleman. 5 minutes from regaining his title, but Joshua's power eventually told."
- Owen again
"What a fight @anthonyfjoshua you Sir are different class. That was incredible...wow... what a way to get back up and knock him out..."
- British golfer Ian Poulter
"Antony Joshua is Messi and Ronaldo combine in boxing."
- Russia's former tennis Grand Slam champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov
