Anthony Joshua knocks out Dominic Breazeale in round seven
Joshua was taken past the third round for only the second time in his career
Anthony Joshua defended his IBF
heavyweight title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of
Dominic Breazeale in London.
The unbeaten American was incredibly
game, standing up to some brutal assaults by the champion, who now has
17 knockouts from as many fights.
Breazeale was floored twice in the seventh round
Joshua was on top from the start against his American opponent
But after Breazeale was floored for a second time in the seventh, the referee waved the fight off.
Joshua celebrates as Breazeale lies on the canvas in the seventh round
Joshua's mandatory challenger is New Zealand's Joseph Parker. Fellow Briton David Price is another viable option.
Joshua, London 2012 super-heavyweight gold medallist,
told Sky Sports: "It's been tough. I only had two weeks off after my
last fight and got straight back in the gym. I can have a nice little
break for once and come back with recharged batteries."
