Klitschko recovered from a fifth round knockdown to floor a tiring Joshua in their heavweight showdown at Wembley Stadium last month. He is yet to decide whether to have a rematch or retire.

Anthony Joshua will face Bulgarian titan Kubrat Pulev when he next steps into a boxing ring... if Wladimir Klitschko retires from the sport, promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed. 

Klitschko has yet to decide whether to trigger his rematch clause, with Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn revealing last week that 'AJ' would fight Kabrat Pulev next , should Klitschko retire.

Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United full-back, has now offered his prayers to those affected, posting an image of himself on Instagram in front of what appears to be a shrine.

Klitschko, 41, has yet to confirm whether he will retire or trigger his rematch clause and take on the IBF and WBA world champion. But Hearn claims they are working on making the fight.

The IBF and WBA king was floored in the sixth round by the 41-year-old on the way to recording an 11th round stoppage that cemented his place at the top of heavyweight boxing.

Joshua called out Fury in the ring after beating Wladimir Klitschko to become WBA, IBO and IBF world heavyweight champion, and he still has Fury at the top of his list of opponents.

The WBA, IBF, IBO world heavyweight champion took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off his impressive levels of fitness with a video titled 'Boxing's most wanted'.

The IBF and WBA heavyweight champion is waiting to see if terms will be agreed with Wladimir Klitschko for another bout after his thrilling stoppage victory at Wembley in April.

Though Klitschko has yet to decide whether he wants to fight on, Hearn has travelled States alongside his head of boxing Frank Smith and Joshua's manager Freddie Cunningham.

The details have been in place for a fortnight, awaiting only the 41-year-old Klitschko’s commitment to carry on in the ring, which has seen him trigger the rematch clause.

Anthony Joshua is poised to reveal the date of his blockbuster rematch with Wladimir Klitschko any day now but in the meantime has swapped the boxing gloves for a tennis racket.

Anthony Joshua is preparing to begin a training camp on August 22 in the expectation Wladimir Klitschko will sign for their proposed November 11 rematch in Las Vegas.

At the end of Wladimir Klitschko's remarkable 21-year, 69-fight career, Sportsmail details the top 10 moments for one of the most dominant heavyweights in history.

The Ukrainian was defeated by Joshua in a heavyweight blockbuster back in April and the Brit was eyeing another colossal bout in Las Vegas on November 11.

JEFF POWELL: ‘The fire has gone out,’ said Wladimir Klitschko, as he doused the flames fanned by the announcement of a rematch with Anthony Joshua which was already lighting up Las Vegas.

Wladimir Klitschko posted a classy message on Instagram to Anthony Joshua after deciding to hang up his gloves. He wrote: 'Good luck little bro, I'm proud of you!'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: Anthony Joshua has hailed the prospect of fighting in America as 'phenomenal' should his next fight be held Stateside.

Anthony Joshua's trainer criticised his performance in the Wladimir Klitschko fight on his first morning back in the gym. The WBA and IBF champion became Britain's darling with the 11th-round win.

Klitschko's unexpected announcement, at the age of 41 following his stoppage defeat by Joshua at Wembley, surprised the boxing community as much as Joshua.

Stars from the world of sport were out in force as they descended on Scotland to take part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Luis Figo was out bright and early on a chilly morning.

Joshua climbed off the canvas to stop Klitschko in the 11th round of their April Wembley blockbuster and send the 41-year-old into retirement. 'I have a feeling I can do it better,' the elder Klitschko said.

Lee Westwood may have missed the cut at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but he soon livened up when Wladimir Klitschko showed up at St Andrews.

WARNING - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: In front of a post-war record crowd of 90,000 in London, 'AJ' climbed off the canvas to stop the former unified heavyweight champion and extend his perfect record.

Tyson Fury, who has not fought since that famous night in Dusseldorf when he dethroned Klitschko almost two years ago, reiterated his desire to step back into the ring last month.

Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has auctioned off the robe he wore against Anthony Joshua to charity, which fetched for £150,000 to help underprivileged children.

Ricky Hatton fears that his friend Tyson Fury may never be able to regain the peak form which swept him to his sensational world heavyweight championship triumph over Wladimir Klitschko.

WARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT: Anthony Joshua's 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko was among the most dramatic few minutes in the recent history of British boxing.

Tyson Fury first dethroned the Ukrainian back in November 2015 before Anthony Joshua emerged as the victor from their epic Wembley bout almost a year ago.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko have met for the first time since their epic showdown to discuss the fight that evolved into the sporting event of 2017.

Vitali Klitschko has been recognised for his success in boxing by officially being inducted into the sport's Hall Of Fame in Canastota, New York.

The Nashville star was spotted holding hands with the hunk last week while on a dinner date at celebrity-friendly haunt Craig's in West Hollywood.

The 28-year-old recently parted ways with the boxer Wladimir Klitschko, and has moved to LA with the conclusion of her CMT series Nashville, leading to the decision to put the home up on the market.

Anthony Joshua has outlined his game-plan to beat Alexander Povetkin, saying he needs to 'bully' and swamp him with punches if he is to get through a major threat to his titles at Wembley.

Tyson Fury has insisted that he's not facing Deontay Wilder for a quick pay day when the two face in Las Vegas later this year. Wilder will defend the WBC title against Fury their in December bout.

Klitschko retired after being stopped by Joshua in a epic clash at Wembley last April, but now seems tempted by the possibility of getting a second bite at the cherry.

Reports had suggested the 42-year-old was considering returning to the ring with the possibility he could be a candidate to face Joshua in his next outing at Wembley on April 13.

In recent weeks he has been linked with an April showdown against Dillian Whyte, only to pour cold water on talk of a comeback by labelling reports 'fake news' and 'an early April fool's'.

The 29-year-old actress 'comes and goes' to Europe during the challenging time, but has settled in Los Angeles following the end of her relationship to former boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

Hayden Panettiere has shared a rare photo with her daughter Kaya, four, amid reports the tot is being raised thousands of miles away in Ukraine.

After being knocked out by Anthony Joshua, Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing aged 41 - but he could now be set for an amazing big-money return with streaming service DAZN.

Anthony Joshua has drafted in US Navy Seals to condition his responses to the seismic shock of being knocked down and semi-conscious.

JORDAN SEWARD: It was in Anthony Joshua's finest moment that the penny dropped. After his win over Klitschko, the Brit decided to re-evaluate his whole training regime and preparations for a fight.

JEFF POWELL IN NEW YORK: Right on target Joshua scaled 247.8 lbs at the boisterous weigh in, more than ten pounds lighter than the rotund 258lbs challenger for his world heavyweight titles.

Tom Schwarz has vowed to retire if he inflicts a first defeat on Tyson Fur on Saturday. The 25-year-old German fights out of Europe for the first time on Saturday at Las Vegas' MGM Grand.

Wladimir Klitschko and his family were caught up in a terrifying early-morning sea drama after their luxury yacht caught fire off the coast of Mallorca.

Fury returned to boxing in June 2018 as a mental health advocate after a two-and-a-half year hiatus and has spoken openly about his experience and a desire to help people in similar positions.

Anthony Joshua believes he was hit harder by Wladimir Klitschko than by Andy Ruiz, despite going on to lose his heavyweight titles against the Mexican.

JEFF POWELL IN LAS VEGAS: Tyson Fury is at his lightest since he beat Wladimir Klitschko for his heavyweight clash with Sweden's Otto Wallin on Saturday night.

Fury came in at 254.4lbs for his fight against Wallin in Las Vegas, the lightest he has been since he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, where he weight 247 pounds.