Anthony Joshua's 5 Greatest Wins

#3. Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin

September 22nd, 2018 saw a very poised Anthony Joshua conquer the formidable Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium. Povetkin entered the bout with a stellar 34-1 record. His only loss prior came at the hands of the great Wladimir Klitschko.

The Russian fighter boasted 24 knockout victories in his professional career. This left many British fight fans worried about Joshua being able to withstand Povetkin's brutal power.

While Povetkin had some success early on, catching 'AJ' on the inside with hooks and uppercuts, Joshua proved his championship caliber by weathering the storm and studying his opponent.

Throughout the fight, Joshua kept a simple gameplan. As Povetkin looked to land looping power punches, 'AJ' fought behind stiff jabs and a tight highguard. While many found this composed version of Joshua bewildering, the champion's disciplined composure paid dividends for him later in the fight.

In the seventh round, 'AJ' found a home for his right hand. Earlier in the fight, he had kept his signature punch mostly reserved for the body. Once he threw it in earnest, however, the fight quickly changed.

A crisp right from Anthony Joshua immediately wobbled Povetkin. The Russian struggled to defend himself and was knocked down by a brutal left-hook, straight right combination. Barely getting to his feet before the count of ten, the challenger was helpless as the champion pounced.

A few more relentless punches from Anthony Joshua caused the referee to stop the contest, giving the champion the TKO victory.

This was the first stoppage loss of Alexander Povetkin's professional career.