The biggest heavyweight fight in over a decade had something for everyone, but in the end it was Watford's Anthony Joshua who finally turned things around for good in the 11th round.
Here is how the town and the world of sport and its fans have reacted to the spectacular showdown on social media.
Watford back on the map! Well done Anthony!! #anthonyjoshua #Wembley
— Barry from Watford (@barryfromwat) April 29, 2017
Tyson Fury, who beat Klitschko to become world heavyweight champion in 2015, said: "Wellldone @anthonyfjoshua good fight, you had life & death with @Klitschko & I played with the guy, let's dance ='."
#joshuaklitschko was everything a boxing fan could want. Class Acts. High Drama. Adversity. Perseverance. Respect.
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) April 29, 2017
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis said: "Crackin' Fight!!! Congrats to both for giving the fans something to talk about! Big up to AJ on the big win!!! How much heart did @Klitschko show in this fight? Gotta respect it. Hold ur head high brother! #joshuaklitschko."
Remember Anthony Joshua's from Watford so this is our win really pic.twitter.com/A7ssrjmcTH
— David Anderson (@danderson_96) April 29, 2017
Anthony Joshua knocked out Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round at Wembley that lived up to its billing as the best heavyweight fight in over a decade
Amazing display. What a champion. So proud of #anthonyjoshua and so proud of #Watford #Audentior
— Bob Jones (@BobJones_Herts) April 29, 2017
Ex-boxer Frank Bruno said: "The heavyweight division just got very exciting,the performance of both men 2night was incredible,whats next, looking 4ward 2 finding out."
Hey @paddypower lets paint this on the side of your shop in Watford, Anthony Joshua's home town. My mock up of the final wall :) pic.twitter.com/3w4YiDOf4s
— richard wilson (@bingching74) March 28, 2017
Nicola Adams, two-time reigning Olympic boxing champion, said: "Well. done big man you showed some heart and determination @anthonyfjoshua congratulations #JoshuaKlitchsko."
Former Olympic heptathlon champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill said: "What an absolute legend! Unbelievable fight! So proud of @anthonyfjoshua. I'm exhausted just watching = incredible!"
Congratulations to Watford & Meriden's own @anthonyfjoshua! 👊👏👏 #anthonyjoshua #JoshuaKlitchsko https://t.co/aiaHwGcQaO
— Watford FC CSE Trust (@WFCTrust) April 29, 2017
Ex-England and Arsenal forward Ian Wright said: "Delighted for @anthonyfjoshua."
TV personality James Corden: "Unbelievable AJ, unbelievable @anthonyfjoshua x x x."
AJ has made Watford proud ❤️👊🏼#JoshuaKlitchsko #anthonyjoshua
— Aqsaa (@aqsaaa_amin) April 29, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger, film star turned politician, said: "One of the most exciting fights I've ever seen. Congrats @anthonyfjoshua on the win & @Klitschko on amazing battle. Hope there's a rematch."
London Mayor @SadiqKhan puts the brakes on Watford Met Line Extension but claims Harry Potter Studios + Anthony Joshua as London. Fraid Not!
— Stephen Liddell (@Stephen_Liddell) April 30, 2017
Lewis Hamilton, the three-time Formula One champion, said: "Well done to both Anthony and Wladmir, but a huge congrats to @anthonyfjoshua for bringing it home! Great fight! #bigupyourself ====== =Y=Y=Y."
Footballer Joey Barton said: "Great fight that. Klitschko what an effort. Joshua answered lots of questions tonight. What a finish. =`=+=`=+."
England cricketer Steven Finn: "Going to add to the hoards of tweets. Amazing fight for Anthony Joshua. Love Klitschko. Humble to the core. How sport should be played. =`."
When a boy from Watford is the Heavy Weight Champion of the World though 🙌🏻 #AJKlitschko #anthonyjoshua
— Liberty Trusselle (@_libertyrose) April 30, 2017
Michael Owen, the former England striker, said: "I'm so happy but wow, that was lucky. Massive learning curve for Joshua. Feel for Klitschko, great champ. The show rolls on."
Motor racing driver Paul Di Resta said: "After watching that fight I think I will stick to race cars. Awesome, but that looked hard work watching. #Joshua."
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