Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs) will not hang a glove on a nail after meeting with IBF World Champion Anthony Joshua (18-0, 18 KOs). This was stated by the manager of the Ukrainian Bernd Bente.

"If the boxer is 41 years old, one can not expect that he will enter the ring for another 10 years. But Vladimir always said that Hopkins is one of his idols. Everybody knows how long Bernard boxed (up to 51 years old -. ) ", - quotes Bente Sport Arena referring to Sky Sports.

"I do not know whether Vladimir will hold fights in 50 years, but we can say for sure one thing: he does not consider the fight with Joshua as a farewell. In recent years, we have not discussed the completion of a career.

First you need to fight, and then make some decisions and make plans. Now Vladimir is in fantastic shape, he is physically and mentally strong, so he is looking forward to the battle ".

The Klitschko-Joshua fight will be held in London at Wembley on April 29. At stake are the belts of the world champion by versions IBF and IBO, and also the title WBA Super.

Earlier it was reported that Joshua will earn 12 million euro for a fight with Klitschko.