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Joshua vs Molina: Anthony Joshua feels no added pressure with Wladimir Klitschko watching

Anthony Joshua admits the world will be watching him defend his world title against Eric Molina, but he is used to handling the big fight pressure.

The IBF world heavyweight champion makes the second defence of his title against Eric Molina at Manchester Arena on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye are part of the Sky Sports Box Office team and with Showtime showing it across the Atlantic and WBC champion Deontay Wilder part of their coverage, the leading heavyweights will be watching on.

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Joshua and Klitschko are likely to meet in 2017, with the WBA 'Super' title also on the line, but even with the big names and unification fights on the horizon, the 27-year-old is not fazed.

"I'm glad they are watching but is it going to be the first time the world is watching me? Probably," he told Sky Sports.

I went to the Olympics don't forget, so I've been in that situation before. There's no stress with it.
Anthony Joshua

"But I went to the Olympics don't forget, so I've been in that situation before. There's no stress with it.

"All I'll do is go out and return victorious, it's that simple."

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Joshua is put through his final preparations for Saturday's IBF heavyweight title defence against Eric Molina

Joshua also dismissed the idea of putting on a show on Saturday night to send a statement out to Klitschko and the rest.

He knows if he "keeps winning" a Wembley showdown is on the cards, but with his new coach Rob McCracken in the corner, 'AJ' is more concerned about pleasing his long-term mentor.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko
Image: Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko are expected to fight in 2017

"As long as I get the win that's all that matters," he said. "I'm not there to try and impress anyone or send out a message.

"I try not to get caught up in the whole 'as long as you impress people by boxing a certain way' because Klitschko isn't really the man I need to impress.

"My coach is the man I have to impress and that's difficult enough!"

Anthony Joshua and Rob McCracken
Image: Joshua and new coach Rob McCracken

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.

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