THE EXPERTS’ VERDICTS....
GEORGE FOREMAN
Two-time world heavyweight champion Klitschko knows how to win. When you have a left jab like his, like I did, you don’t get too old. You can fight forever. It will be a very difficult fight but I just make Joshua a marginal favourite. VERDICT: JOSHUA
FRANK BRUNO
Former WBC world heavyweight champion Youth has its time and Anthony’s time has come. VERDICT: JOSHUA
LENNOX LEWIS
Three-time world heavyweight champion AJ early or Wladimir late. But which one? I’ll be able to tell you after two rounds. VERDICT: UNDECIDED
VITALI KLITSCHKO
Three-time world heavyweight champion If my brother is focused Joshua doesn’t stand a chance. I expect Wladimir to win by KO. VERDICT: KLITSCHKO
DAVID HAYE
Unified cruiserweight champion and world heavyweight champion Wladimir being out of the ring for about 18 months is terrible preparation for fighting someone as young, fresh and strong as AJ. This is the perfect time and the perfect fight for Joshua. VERDICT: JOSHUA
LARRY HOLMES
20 successful world heavyweight title defences I was the sparring partner for Muhammad Ali and it can be difficult changing the mind-set. I managed to do it so maybe Joshua can too — as long as he shakes off the mentality of being the sparring partner. VERDICT: JOSHUA
FREDDIE ROACH
Legendary trainer I like both. I’m tipping AJ but it’s close and if he doesn’t get Wlad out early he could be in trouble. VERDICT: JOSHUA
CARL FROCH
Three-time super middleweight champion I think AJ can get it done early but if not it becomes complicated for him. I can see how Wladimir can win. VERDICT: JOSHUA
GLENN McCRORY
Former cruiserweight world champion Wladimir may not be what he once was but, just this once, I can see him being what he was. Klitschko KO. VERDICT: KLITSCHKO
DEONTAY WILDER
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion (below) I’m not just coming over to commentate on Sky but to scout the winner as my future opponent. My heart is with Joshua but my head is always with Klitschko. In my opinion, Joshua doesn’t have the experience to make such a big leap in class against a long-time champion. VERDICT: KLITSCHKO