Anthony Joshua says it will be a titanic battle against Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in April. 

The Watford star will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Klitschko with the vacant IBO Championship and WBA Super Championship also on the line in the bout on April 29.

Joshua: “This fight will be one of the biggest nights in my boxing career, it marks the highest point of my climb through the professional ranks.

"It is three years since I turned professional, I have taken the time to gain experience, fight men who have fallen and some who have fought hard and through this I am learning my trade, how the business works and gaining the ring craft which is sometimes underestimated as everyone wants to see the mega fights right away."

The unbeaten boxer continued: "It is the perfect time for me to move up another step and contest my heavyweight championship belt against one of the legends of our sport.

"There is no doubt this will be a titanic battle with a huge amount on the line, just like every fight, but when I enter the ring I will be prepared for victory as I have been with all my other fights. The legend against the champ - it’s time to write history."

Joshua maintained his 100 per cent record as a professional after stopping Eric Molina inside three rounds on Saturday night in Manchester. 

Klitschko, who stepped into the ring with Joshua after the fight, said: “I'm looking forward to this fight of the year, just like boxing fans all around the world. This is the first time in a decade that I'm the challenger again.

"I will fight against a champion who I consider the best of the young generation. Basically experience will take on youth. This makes this fight that unique. I will be ready for the challenge.”

“I’m so happy to get this fight made,” said Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.

“It is the biggest heavyweight fight in the last decade and a fight that will belong in the legacies of both fighters. It’s the young lion against a legend of the sport.

“Many felt AJ would not take this challenge and that it’s too early for him but he wants to test himself and give the fans great fights. After all, isn’t that what you want to see? The risk, the dice being rolled, the 50-50 fights that will excite and ignite the world of boxing.

“Everything is on the line in this fight, not just the IBF and WBA’s titles, but hopes, dreams and even careers.”