Written 2 years ago by Will O'Callaghan

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Anthony Joshua is the new IBF heavyweight title holder after a second round knockout win over American Charles Martin in London last night.

The Olympic champion had Martin on the canvas twice in the second round to record his 16th knockout in all 16 professional fights he has contested.

Joshua could be back in the ring as soon as July according to his promoter Eddie Hearn

Hearn says the 9th is a possible date – the same evening as WBA and WBO holder Tyson Fury’s rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.

Image – Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Europe

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