Wladimir
Klitschko has expressed his interest in an immediate rematch with Anthony
Joshua after suffering a dramatic 11th-round stoppage defeat at Wembley Stadium
on Saturday.
The
41-year-old Ukrainian fought back from a fifth-round knockdown and seemed on
the brink of victory when he dropped Joshua in the sixth, but the British
heavyweight bounced back to send his opponent to the canvas twice in the
penultimate round.
In the
aftermath of an epic fight, Klitschko confirmed a rematch clause, and would
welcome a second chance to try and regain the IBF and WBA 'super' titles which
are currently held by Joshua.
"Of
course, we have it in the contract, I'm right now interested," Klitschko
told Sky Sports News. "Analyse what the heck has happened.
"Congratulations
to Anthony, he got up, he fought back, and he won the titles. I did enjoy the
night as well as you. I wish I would [have] raised my hand instead of being
someone that didn't make it and win the titles back. But congratulations to
Anthony, he got up, he fought back, and he won the titles.
"I love
you too guys (the crowd). I hope you enjoyed the fight. Both fighters were really
giving their best. The best man won tonight and it's an amazing event for
boxing. Two gentlemen fought each other. I say gentlemen, because boxing came
from England.
"Anthony
was better today than I. It's really sad that I didn't make it tonight. I was
planning to do it - it didn't work - but all the respect to Anthony,
congratulations. A lot of respect to you guys, 90,000 people present, you were
awesome guys. Thank you so much for your support to the sport and this
fight."
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