There could be a changing of the guard on Saturday night as Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko clash in their eagerly-awaited heavyweight showdown.
Joshua has won all 18 of his professional fights by knockout while Klitschko is fighting for the first time since his surprise defeat by Tyson Fury in 2015.
Both men won Olympic gold as amateurs and Joshua will hope to forge a legacy similar to the one Klitschko has built over the years.
Mirror Online boxing columnist and world champion James DeGale is predicting fireworks.
He said: “Boxing is all about timing and I think Anthony Joshua is fighting Wladimir Klitschko at the perfect point in their careers.
“Joshua has looked sensational since he turned professional, no-one has been able to withstand his power so far, and even though Klitschko is vastly more experienced, I can’t see him making it into the second half of the fight.
“It is a victory that could signal the start of Joshua’s dominance of the heavyweight division, much like Klitschko did for a decade.”
He’s not the only one excited by the big fight. So here’s all you need to know about the contest…
When and where is the fight?
The fight will take place tonight (April 29) at Wembley Stadium.
What time is the fight?
Joshua and Klitschko will talk to the ring at 9.45pm with the fight shortly after 10pm.
What channel is the fight on?
You can watch the fight on Sky Sports Box Office, which is available to order online now and via the remote or by pressing the green button when you see the advert.
How can I live stream if I don’t have Sky?
With Sky Sports Box Office you can watch the fights live via your PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet.
All you need to do is sign up, pay and watch, simply by creating an account at www.skysports.com/boxofficelive.
How do the bookies have it?
Joshua has been favourite for each of his fights to date and this one is no different. The Brit is 4/9 to win, with Klitschko 9/4. Joshua is 4/5 to win by KO and 6/1 to win on points, while Klitschko is 7/2 to win by KO and 7/1 to win on points.
Anthony Joshua’s last five results
Opponent | Result | Round, time | Date |
Eric Molina | Win (KO) | 3 (2:02) | December 2016 |
Dominic Breazeale | Win (KO) | 7 (1:01) | June 2016 |
Charles Martin | Win (KO) | 2 (1:32) | April 2016 |
Dillian Whyte | Win (KO) | 7 (1:27) | December 2015 |
Gary Cornish | Win (KO) | 1 (1:37) | September 2015 |
Wladimir Klitschko’s last five results
Opponent | Result | Round, time | Date |
Tyson Fury | Lost (UD) | 12 (3:00) | November 2015 |
Bryant Jennings | Win (UD) | 12 (3:00) | April 2015 |
Kubrat Pulev | Win (KO) | 5 (2:11) | November 2014 |
Alex Leapai | Win (TKO) | 3 (5:00) | April 2014 |
Alexander Povetkin | Win (UD) | 5 (5:00) | October 2013 |
What’s on the line?
The IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles are up for grabs
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Joshua : “I tried to play it down, I’m quite like that – ‘It’s only another fight’.
“But emotionally you will always change how you feel about something. I’m going into the stage, emotionally, where this is my defining fight.
“I’ve done what I had to do to become champion, which is great. But when we talk about defining fights, this is one that could change the perspective of my credibility within my industry. That’s why this fight is important.”
Klitschko : “Experience is something that you cannot buy in the shops. You have to gain it through the years. It’s an advantage.
“People could be great in the preparation and in great spirit, and I’ve seen that. But then they crumble like a cookie just a couple of seconds before the first bell, I’ve seen it.”
What are their professional records?
Anthony Joshua
- Fights: 18
- Wins: 18
- Wins by KO: 18
Wladimir Klitschko
- Fights: 68
- Wins: 64
- Wins by KO: 53
- Losses: 4
- Losses by KO: 3