'Stitch' Duran reflects on his best night in combat sports: That Joshua-Klitschko classic in London

Legendary cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran has been on hand for countless big moments in combat sports history in boxing and MMA.

But a week ago, he had what he considers the pinnacle of his career: Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title unification bout against Wladimir Klitschko in London. Joshua won with an 11th round TKO to retain his IBF title and win the vacant WBA and IBO belts.

The fight took place in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Duran was in Klitschko’s corner and did good enough work on a cut that ensured the fight would go on. In a back-and-forth war, each fighter knocked the other down, though it was Joshua who eventually won.

“Thank God (the cut) didn’t make a difference in the fight – I felt quite proud about myself,” Duran told MMAjunkie Radio. “Going into the eighth and ninth rounds, I said, ‘God – what an ending. If Klitschko ends up knocking him out or winning the fight, I had a lot to do with it.'”

Although the fighter he’s had a long relationship with didn’t get the win, Duran said it was the top moment of his career.

Check out the video above for more from “Stitch” about the instant classic Joshua vs. Klitschko match.

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