How Twitter reacted to Anthony Joshua's thrilling win against Wladimir Klitschko

30 April 2017 12:24

Anthony Joshua won his world heavyweight showdown against Wladimir Klitschko following a thrilling fight at Wembley Stadium.

The 27-year-old Briton won in the 11th round to retain his IBF title and also become the WBA champion.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at how sports stars and celebrities reacted to the fight on social media.

Tyson Fury, who last year surrendered the world heavyweight titles he won by beating Klitschko in 2015, said: " Wellldone @anthonyfjoshua good fight, you had life & death with @Klitschko & I played with the guy, let's dance ?"

Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis said: "Crackin' Fight!!! Congrats to both for giving the fans something to talk about! Big up to AJ on the big win!!! How much heart did @Klitschko show in this fight? Gotta respect it. Hold ur head high brother! #joshuaklitschko"

Ex-boxer Frank Bruno said: " The heavyweight division just got very exciting,the performance of both men 2night was incredible,whats next, looking 4ward 2 finding out"

Nicola Adams, two-time reigning Olympic boxing champion, said: "Well. done big man you should some heart and determination @anthonyfjoshua congratulations #JoshuaKlitchsko."

Former Olympic heptathlon champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill said: "What an absolute legend! Unbelievable fight! So proud of @anthonyfjoshua. I'm exhausted just watching ? incredible!"

Ex-England and Arsenal forward Ian Wright said: "Delighted for @anthonyfjoshua"

Singer Robbie Williams: " Incredible x @anthonyfjoshua. Respect mate x @Klitschko"

TV personality James Corden: "Unbelievable AJ, unbelievable @anthonyfjoshua x x x"

Two-time Olympic gymnastics gold medallist Max Whitlock: "#joshuaklitschko #TeamAJ CHAMP @anthonyfjoshua"

West Ham chairman David Gold: "What a fight. Well done Anthony Joshua. Respect to Wladimir Klitschko. dg"

TV presenter Holly Willoughby?: "This is so stressful I just had to go and unload the dishwasher!!!! #cantlook. Oh thank god!!!!! Huge congrats @anthonyfjoshua."

Source: PA