Anthony Joshua is the New World Heavy Weight Champion (Details)

Anthony Joshua, British boxer born to Nigerian mother and a father of Nigerian and Irish descen made light work of Charles Martin to claim the IBF world heavyweight title, sending the defending champion to the canvas twice in round two before the referee brought a swift end to the fight in barely 4 minutes.

Although many doubted if this fight was the right move for the 26 year old who spent his early years growing up in Nigeria as they worried that he could could be found wanting for experience or ability, thrust into a world title fight so early in his career. Those doubts were fading within seconds, and before long they were extinguished completely.

Anthony Joshua had the champion on the back foot and it seemed only a matter of time before he connected with his right hand thrusts, and when he did – less than 60 seconds into round two – the fight was over. Charles Martin was sent to the canvas, a look of incredulity across his face.

The champion barely beat the referee’s count, and seconds later, he was back on the deck, thanks to another clinical right hander. It was an underwhelming defence, but that was at least in part down to a calm, composed start that gave Martin nowhere to go, allowing his raw power to get the job done with breathtaking speed.

Anthony Joshua has become a world heavyweight champion in 16 fights and 34 rounds while still reigning as the Olympic champion at the top weight