Anthony Joshua launched himself into superstardom by knocking out legendary Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round in one of best bouts in recent memory.
Twitter naturally exploded with reaction and many former boxing greats paid their respect to the new king.
This is what Wembley looked like ๐ฅ #AJBoxing pic.twitter.com/e9QcFKuEjE
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) April 30, 2017
Really enjoyed the fight, I hope you did too. Thank you for your amazing support. I can truly feel it. Respect&congrats to @anthonyfjoshua
— Klitschko (@Klitschko) April 30, 2017
My congrats to @anthonyfjoshua with a great victory๐๐ผ
— Sergey Kovalev (@KrusherKovalev) April 30, 2017
Long time I didn't see real fight in heavyweight devision๐๐ผ#boxing #krusher #winner pic.twitter.com/anChENu4kc
Great heart by both fighters and what a finish by @anthonyfjoshua! #JoshuaKlitchsko
— Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard) April 29, 2017
Talent is great but when all said & done grit, determination in the trenches is what gets you thru. Salute the champ! @anthonyfjoshua ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/Kk2njASXuH
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) April 30, 2017
So proud of @anthonyfjoshua & coach Rob McCracken last night!
— Carl Froch MBE (@Carl_Froch) April 30, 2017
Simply amazing from Josh.... Congratulations mate! #JoshuaKlitchsko pic.twitter.com/8PdIb4WZkU
@anthonyfjoshua you did your country proud British boxing now is in a wonderful place and the next few years look exciting enjoy the moment pic.twitter.com/64w4iRORmv
— Frank Bruno MBE (@frankbrunoboxer) April 30, 2017
I have no voice or words left! I'm so happy for @anthonyfjoshua , he's done it! The new face of boxing! A proper icon! ๐ #JoshuaKlitchsko
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) April 30, 2017
Congratulations to Anthony Joshua! Both fighters fought hard. pic.twitter.com/OcqhKQivCV
— Evander Holyfield (@holyfield) April 30, 2017
Harry Kane is an Ed Sheeran fan, as it turns out, and the pair were snapped backstage, while newly-drafted prospects taken in the NFL draft showed love to their mothers (and siblings).
Great meeting @edsheeran before his show tonight. Shout out to Stu Kev Alex and Damien ๐ #COYS pic.twitter.com/2MPZDMP1Fr
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 2, 2017
We GOOD now mama! pic.twitter.com/BjyTnkZh3Z
— JP27 (@JabrillPeppers) April 29, 2017
Christmas Day is gonna be fun @_TJWatt!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 28, 2017
A few athletes attended the trendy Met Gala, but it looked like Roger Federer might have had the most fun out of all of them.
First: center myself, contemplate and prepare #metgala ๐ pic.twitter.com/Fvxve8yuBH
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 2, 2017
omg I went to the #MetGala ๐ฎ pic.twitter.com/MQRrnVafPA
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 2, 2017
.@RealHughJackman The end ๐ #MetGala pic.twitter.com/39XAsh1PUO
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 2, 2017
.@RealHughJackman Actually, I had the best partner already by my side ๐ pic.twitter.com/1RbFiW4r51
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 2, 2017
.@RealHughJackman Found a potential doubles partner inside #MetGala ๐ pic.twitter.com/fqeCnqCfVp
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 2, 2017
Night at the museum. A view from the back... and front https://t.co/sB9mb1lOha
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) May 2, 2017
#MetGala2017 pic.twitter.com/h0GntRjP6M
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) May 2, 2017