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Joshua vs Klitschko: Wladimir Klitschko predicting Wembley fireworks

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Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko have gone face to face in New York City as the countdown to their Wembley showdown continues

Wladimir Klitschko is predicting an "amazing outcome" to his heavyweight contest with unbeaten champion Anthony Joshua.

Klitschko (64-4 KO53) will attempt to become a three-time world heavyweight champion when he takes on Joshua (18-0 KO18) for the IBF and WBA titles in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on April 29, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

The former IBF, WBA and WBO champion will have turned 41 by the time he steps into the ring to face the British knockout specialist and will become the second oldest fighter to win the world heavyweight championship if he's successful in London.

"I am obsessed with my goal to become a three-time world champion in the biggest arena I have ever fought," Klitschko told Sky Sports News HQ.

British boxer Anthony Joshua(L) and Wladimir Klitschko of the Ukraine meet during a news conference January 31, 2017 in Madison Square Garden
Image: Joshua and Klitschko pose for the cameras at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday

"There are a lot of questions that need to be answered, not with words but with the fists. As a fan, I am looking forward to this fight as well.

"As a fighter, I am going to stand in the ring because I have I have got the best place by the way, so right in the middle.

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"To see two Olympic champions fight each other, the former champion and the current champion, it is something that people are looking forward to and I believe the outcome of the fight will be amazing.

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"I will rely on my experience and will train accordingly. I will do everything that is needed to get healthy and ready for April 29. I wish Joshua the same thing. Soon we're going to get to the camp and get ready."

Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko - Tale of the Tape
Image: Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko - Tale of the Tape

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