Tuesday 6 December 2016 17:54, UK
Wladimir Klitschko believes Wembley Stadium would be a fitting venue for his planned world title unification fight with Anthony Joshua on April 29.
The Ukrainian will be watching from ringside as Joshua defends his IBF heavyweight title against Eric Molina this Saturday night, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Plans are in place for Joshua to face Klitschko next year, with the WBA 'super' title also at stake, provided that the 27-year-old Londoner defeats Molina this weekend in Manchester.
Klitschko has fought in a number of football grounds in Germany and would welcome the opportunity to battle Joshua in front of an even larger attendance at England's national stadium.
"Absolutely I'm looking forward to having another fight at a bigger arena," said Klitschko, who is part of this Saturday's Sky Sports Box Office team.
I've fought with probably the biggest - 61,000 at Gelsenkirchen where Schalke plays, but 80,000 - that's definitely an upgrade. That would be great.
"Seven times I've fought at stadiums, seven stadium fights, but I've never fought in a stadium with 80,000. I've fought with probably the biggest - 61,000 at Gelsenkirchen where Schalke plays, but 80,000 - that's definitely an upgrade. That would be great."
The 40-year-old's only fight in Britain was a stoppage win over Monte Barrett in London in 2000, and Klitschko would relish a return trip to the capital for his proposed fight with Joshua.
"He's British and I haven't fought in England for a long time since the fight with Monte Barrett, when Lennox Lewis fought Frans Botha," said Klitschko.
"That was my last performance so far in England and I believe if this fight - and that's exactly what it looks like - will be staged in England, I'll be very happy with that."
The former WBA, IBF and WBO champion has been inactive since losing his belts in a points defeat to Tyson Fury last November and is eager to fight again after their rematch fell through in September.
"I don't want to sit back too long and there is a possible date of April 29," he said. "I think it's a perfect date."
Watch Anthony Joshua v Eric Molina at the Manchester Arena, on December 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event via your Sky remote or online here.
