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Joshua vs Klitschko: Deontay Wilder to be ringside at Wembley Stadium for Sky Sports Box Office

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Deontay Wilder will be part of the Sky Sports Box Office team at Wembley Stadium. Missed the Bronze Bomber?

Deontay Wilder will be ringside for the Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko fight at Wembley Stadium.

The WBC world champion will be part of the Sky Sports Box Office team for the heavyweight showdown on Saturday, April 29.

Wilder had made it clear he wants to unify the division and with the IBF and WBA 'Super' titles on the line, he can't wait to watch Joshua and Klitschko up close.

"I wouldn't miss this for anything," he told Sky Sports.

I will let them know I am there and I'll be looking at who I want next.
Deontay Wilder

"I will definitely be over and I can't wait to see my UK fans and friends and it will be great to have my presence there.

"I'll be working with Sky Sports Box Office and I am going to enjoy the fight. I am looking forward to the whole experience.

"It will be a different birds' eye view as I would call it. I will be a lot closer, see a lot more things and as I am fighter, I know what I am looking for.

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Anthony Joshua of Great Britain and Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine at Wembley Stadium.
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"That's why coming to fights like these is so important, not only to show my face to the fans, but to make my presence known to the fighters as well.

"I will let them know I am there and I'll be looking at who I want next."

Wilder (38-0-KO33) will join Wembley winner Carl Froch on commentary, and admits he will gladly step into the ring after the heavyweight showdown.

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder
Image: Joshua and Wilder could meet in another unification

The 'Bronze Bomber' admits his "heart is towards Joshua" but his "mind is towards Klitschko". However he is only interested in going face-to-face with whoever ends up holding the IBF and WBA 'Super' belts.

"If I can get in the ring afterwards, I would love to, but I will be respectful as well. I am respectful type of champion as well," he said.

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"I don't have to desperately jump into the ring and make myself known to no-one. My name speaks for itself, my title speaks for itself and boxing speaks for me.

"Also I know the fight is going to happen. Whoever wins, and they are really serious about me, then they invite me up there like a gentleman and I will go accordingly."

A record 90,000 fans will be at the famous venue to witness a packed card with a strong Olympic connection.

Tale of the Tape - Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko
Image: Tale of the Tape - Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko

Joshua and Klitschko, who both struck gold in their amateur careers, will be joined by another London 2012 winner in Luke Campbell, as well as Rio 2016 stars Lawrence Okolie, Josh Kelly and Joe Cordina. Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Wilder, meanwhile, will be watching on.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have the charismatic American Deontay Wilder joining our big fight team for this massive heavyweight night," said Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing.

Josh Kelly, Lawrence Okolie and Joe Cordina to feature on Joshua v Klitschko bill
Image: Josh Kelly, Lawrence Okolie and Joe Cordina to feature on Joshua v Klitschko bill

"Deontay will be calling the action with us from ringside as he eyes up a huge unification with the winner.

"We are still finalising our Wembley line-up and there could be more heavyweight surprises."

Watch Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event online here or via your Sky remote.

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