Anthony Joshua v Denis Bakhtov gallery

Sunday 12 October 2014 18:24, UK

Image: Anthony Joshua delivers another knockout performance. The heavyweight savours his ninth straight stoppage win over Denis Bakhtov at London's 02 Arena.
Image: Earlier in the night, John Ryder moved up the middleweight rankings with a fifth round stoppage of Theophilus Tetteh.
Image: The undercard also included a well matched domestic clash, with Rick Boylan battling Tyler Goodjohn for the England light-welterweight title.
Image: In an upset, Goodjohn claimed a points win over Boylan, who suffered his first professional defeat.
Image: It was a crucial night for Lee Selby as he faced Joel Brunker in an eliminator for the IBF featherweight title.
Image: Selby displayed his slick skills from the opening bell.
Image: His Australian opponent struggled to withstand the steady stream of punches.
Image: Selby's pressure took its toll in the ninth round. Brunker sagged to the bottom rope, prompting referee Marcus McDonnell to wave it off.
Image: The Barry man celebrates and can look forward to a world title fight in the near future.
Image: Under the spotlight. It was then time for Joshua to take centre stage as he arrived for his battle with Bakhtov.
Image: The Russian had a reputation as a stubborn opponent, but Joshua quickly blasted through his defences in the opening round.
Image: Bakhtov is unable to keep the unbeaten 24-year-old at bay.
Image: Joshua listens to instructions at the end of the first round.
Image: He continues where he left off in the second, bullying Bakhtov into the ropes.
Image: The veteran wilts under a barrage of punches.
Image: Referee Ian John-Lewis has seen enough and spares Bakhtov more punishment.
Image: This victory earns Joshua the WBC international belt and continues his perfect progress in the paid ranks.
Image: British rival David Price watches from ringside and expresses a willingness to face Joshua in the future.
Image: But that fight is for another day and the Olympic hero celebrates his latest victory.