See how Wladimir Klitschko surprised the world with his tweet about Anthony Joshua after his victory over Carlos Takem (photos)

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- Ukrainine boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko hailed Anthony Joshua after his 10th round victory over Carlos Takem

- He posted a tweet congratulating the Brit

- Fans hailed Klitschko for the sportsmanship shown

Ukrainian boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko who was beaten by Joshua in his final fight back in April 2017 has posted a tweet congratulating the Brit in his victory over Carlos Takem.

Klitschko who was impressed after the bout posted a photo of Joshua with the caption "Congrats Champ and keep on punching!”

Boxing fans in reaction to the tweet by Klitschko hailed the Ukrainian for the sportsmanship shown.

See some of their tweets below:

Klitschko, as a former heavyweight champion, is acutely aware that very few fights are easy at the highest level.

Wladimir Klitschko hails Anthony Joshua, fans react

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This sentiment was also echoed by Britain's former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, who said: “This was just the type of fight, experience and adversity that Anthony Joshua needed.

"He wasn't at his best, but you won't always be - and it's those times you have to find a way."

NAIJ.com reported earlier that Manchester United attacker Zlantan Ibrahimovic offered Anthony Joshua some piece of advice right before his 10th round victory over Carlos Takem.

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