Rugby Social: James Haskell, Nigel Owens and more react to Anthony Joshua's historic victory

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Saturday, 29 April 2017 at 22:56

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Here's how the rugby world responded as Anthony Joshua retained his World Championship with an 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko in a thrilling fight.

Saracens Rugby Club

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Congratulations @anthonyfjoshua 👏👏 Watford born and bred and fine tuned in Finchley ABC! What a fight, what a champ! #ultimaterespect

9:49 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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James Haskell

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WHAT A FIGHT!!! Fair play to Klitschko amazing work but @anthonyfjoshua what a boy!!! Incredible

9:49 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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Scott Quinnell

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2 absolute warriors #JoshuaKlitchsko Congratulations AJ. Big respect to Klitchsko. Just makes me happy I played Rugby. @SkySportsBoxing

9:47 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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Nigel Owens MBE

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Swansea is bouncing tonight with everyone watching the boxing.

9:47 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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Marcus Watson

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🇬🇧 🇳🇬

9:49 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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Lewis Moody

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What a fight #JoshuaKlitchsko warriors And gentlemen👍🏼💪🏼total respect

9:48 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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mark smith

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Joshua a total sportsman. Incredibly refreshing

9:57 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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9:52 PM · Apr 29, 2017

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JasonMarlow16-09-2026
Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.