Joshua vs Klitschko: Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko look forward to Wembley fight
Wednesday 14 December 2016 22:45, UK
Anthony Joshua is now looking forward to writing his name in the history books at Wembley Stadium.
The IBF world heavyweight champion stepped on the pitch to square up to Wladimir Klitschko ahead of their April 29 fight, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua admitted that immediately after Saturday's three-round demolition of Eric Molina, boxing at the national stadium would not make any difference to his approach and achievement.
But after a respectful press conference with Klitschko, the 27-year-old admits he is now fighting on the perfect platform to raise his profile and ensure British boxing remains on a high.
When I take it in and I'm here, it's history
"After my fight on Saturday, I was asked a question about how I feel about fighting at Wembley but said 'it doesn't matter where I fight, I am ready to fight, I would fight in a car park' but when I take it in and I'm here, it's history," he told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I couldn't ask for anything more. The support of the nation has been exceptional and let's hope that continues because we are bringing big-time boxing to Britain."
Klitschko is renowned for fighting in big arenas in Germany, including his win over David Haye back in 2011 at the Imtech-Arena, the home of Hamburg SV.
The former world heavyweight champion believes that Wembley will be the perfect platform to see him regain the WBA 'Super' and IBF belts.
"We are talking about 80-90,000 fans - who knows some people are going to get in and stand to take it to 100,000 - I've been fighting in arenas," he said.
"Back in 1999, against Axel Schultz, a German hero, and I was walking in to arena with 18,000 fans, a sell-out. I was booed until the fifth round but I was cheered out when I was holding my European title.
"I have a dream and imagine that I will be holding those belts again."
