Anthony Joshua says he can become “a legend overnight” by beating Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on 29 April, 2017.

Britain’s Joshua, 27, will defend his IBF heavyweight title against former heavyweight king Klitschko in front of a possible 90,000 spectators.

That would match the attendance record for a fight in Britain.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko

“It’s now about beating the right people to go down in history,” Joshua said.

“This is the start of a legendary campaign.”

He added: “This is a fight that can change me from champion to legend overnight. Wladimir is a man I need to defeat to start building my reputation.”

Champion and challenger met at a good-natured news conference on Wednesday, with both men insisting the fight needs no hype and will sell itself.

Joshua beat America Eric Molina in Manchester on Saturday, making it 18 knockouts in as many contests since turning pro in 2013.