Anthony Joshua settled his bitter rivalry with Dillian Whyte after an explosive seventh round knockout win at The O2.

The Olympic gold medallist, who suffered an amateur defeat against Whyte, was hurt for the first time in his professional career during a dramatic opening, but he broke down his rival’s resistance before ending the heavyweight showdown with a huge uppercut.

Joshua now holds the British and Commonwealth titles and remains on course for more big domestic clashes, with former WBA champion David Haye, who watched on from the Sky Sports studio, a possibility.