Haye believes Joshua has got the big fight (Picture: Getty)

Anthony Joshua will take on Wladimir Klitschko in the coming months, according to David Haye.

The British boxer, 26, was believed to be close to agreeing a fight with the former world champion but fellow Brit Haye now claims it’s all sorted.

Joshua will defend his IBF heavyweight title in what will be billed as one of the fights of the 21st century.

Klitschko was due for a rematch with Tyson Fury, who took his WBA/WBO titles off him, but the fight has collapsed.


And we are now set for one of the biggest fights in recent boxing history.

Great to hear Joshua-Klitschko is done. Timing is everything & the time now is perfect for AJ.?? Reminds me of Ali ??Vs Berbick #FatherTime — David Haye (@mrdavidhaye) October 11, 2016

Haye tweeted: ‘Great to hear Joshua-Klitschko is done.



‘Timing is everything & the time now is perfect for AJ.

‘Reminds me of Ali Vs Berbick #FatherTime’

Joshua's last five fights Breazeale: TKO Martin: KO Whyte: TKO Cornish: TKO Johnson: TKO

Haye couldn’t mask his excitement at the prospect of the clash and we’re bloody excited at the thought of it too!

Joshua is due to defend his IBF heavyweight title on or around November 26, which means we shouldn’t have to wait too long for the bout.

Klitschko will be a tough opponent (Picture: Getty)

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn claimed the fight was close yesterday and said ‘most of the deal is done’.

Haye famously lost to Klitschko in 2011 in a heavyweight unification fight and will be backing Joshua for the win this time around.

Joshua has won all 17 of his professional bouts but this will certainly be his sternest test to date.

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