LONDON (Reuters) - Anthony Joshua was hailed as "the biggest star in British sport and the biggest star in world boxing" after his exhilarating world heavyweight title triumph over Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday sky-rocketed him into the global sporting elite. After the Briton's 11th round stoppage of Ukraine's rejuvenated former champion at Wembley Stadium in a heavyweight title fight for the ages, Joshua's handlers outlined ambitious plans to turn him into a global phenomenon. "In terms of worldwide stardom, I said 'you win this fight and you become the biggest star in British sport and the biggest star in world boxing'," Hearn told reporters. Even Klitschko, who said he would take time to decide whether to continue boxing at 41, reckoned: "It was a great night for boxing and the fans. When asked about his new place in the global sporting pantheon, he just shrugged: "I'll let you guys enjoy it.

Source: The Star April 30, 2017 05:15 UTC