Wladimir Klitschko writes prediction for Anthony Joshua mega-fight down in sealed envelope and will open it after Wembley bout

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO has issued heavyweight opponent Anthony Joshua with a sealed envelope containing his predication for their Wembley showdown.

The Ukrainian boxer believes he already knows what will happen when the pair finally go head to head in front of 90,000 fight fans but insists Joshua cannot open the envelope until after the eagerly anticipated bout.

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According to the Daily Mail, Klitschko is keeping his cards close to his chest for now to claim the bragging rights later, after sending Joshua the envelope marked: ‘Not to be opened before end of fight on April 29’.

Klitschko said: “I could promise you anything I like. Promise to do whatever everybody wants to hear. But it doesn’t mean anything. Not at the moment.

“I have a clear vision of how the fight will go. But only the facts will tell on April 29. Then everyone will see the truth for themselves.

“So I am writing my prediction and sealing it an envelope to be opened after the fight.”

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Klitschko will celebrate his 41st birthday before the date at Wembley and despite the age gap with his 27-year-old opponent Joshua, the former world champion is quietly confident experience will reign over youth and power.

“Anthony and I have many comparisons,” he said. “But that is the one big difference between us. We both won Olympic gold medals and have gone on to become world heavyweight champions.

“We are both strong and intelligent. We both knock men out. We are both courteous and respectful.

“But where he has age on his side, I have the experience.

“Which is the greater? I can say age is only a number because I am not ready to sit on the sofa, drink beer and watch television. In fact I never will be.

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“I will always find something to fulfil my competitive nature.

“I can say also that experience is not something you can buy in a pill at the chemist’s shop. It is the priceless accumulation of years.

“Experience is like a full suitcase. It can be heavy to carry but what matters is finding the right time and place to set it down, open it and make good use of all that is inside.

“Can I make that work for me in the ring. At Wembley. On April 29? We will find out.”

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But there have been no fireworks in the build-up to the battle for the IBF and WBA titles as the former sparring partners have shown each other the utmost respect.