The fact Anthony Joshua’s fight with Wladimir Klitschko is still being talked about now proves it really did live up to the billing.
A thoroughly engaging contest that lasted 11 rounds, ultimately ending with Joshua knocking out the Ukrainian to continue his undefeated streak in his pro career.
However, promoter Eddie Hearn has now made an astonishing claim saying AJ almost clashed with Wladimir’s older brother Vitali after the conclusion of the mega-fight at Wembley Stadium.
According to Hearn, the incident took place when the Brit came to loggerheads with the older sibling while consoling Wladimir in the ring.
Speaking on the issue, the Group Managing Director of Matchroom Sport told Boxing News: “He [Joshua] will learn [from the fight]. There were little things, in the ring before the fight Vitali was staring at him, then he started staring at Vitali and all that’s designed to do is use up energy.”
