Anthony Joshua has told Dillian Whyte to "learn some respect" after his shock defeat to Alexander Povetkin. The Briton had hoped to wrestle his way into the top of the division and was the mandatory challenger for the winner of the Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder rematch.
But his gamble at taking on the 40-year-old Russian backfired as he was knocked out in the fifth round. Whyte left the ring without shaking his opponents hand which has bought about an angry reaction from Joshua. "Dillian needs to learn some respect and shake hands," said the Olympic medalist.
Whyte looked to be in control of the contest having twice floored his opponent in the fourth round. But he was unable to seize the moment - something Joshua feels ultimately cost him
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