The pair have respect for one another and Klitschko spoke of a brotherly relationship he has for British star Joshua
Joshua spent time working as part of one of Klitschko's training camps in the lead up to a fight and are known to be close
He said: 'Knockout is the cherry on top but to win, whichever way, is very possible. This is a fight that can change you from champion to legend overnight. It's the type of fight that can change the way people view you.
'I definitely try to take inspiration from Wladimir. He's a good man, a great man.
'My preparation starts now. I can take what I built from the last camp into this one, so we're ahead of the game.
Sparring, though, is very different to a fight so I can't say I've been 12 rounds yet. But I am going to prepare for a 12-round fight, to get stronger, fitter.'Joshua wants to use the success of Lennox Lewis as a blueprint for the calm way he handles himself, a marked change from the usual drama of heavyweight contests.
'They say hard work can pay off and all that training in the gym has paid off here.
'There's a lot of respect between us, which is different these days.
'The Klitschkos and Lennox (Lewis) were the blueprint that I will follow.'
Klitschko on the other hand is desperate for redemption after losing to Tyson Fury.
He spoke of his obsession to be crowned as champion once more when he takes on a man 13 years his junior aged 27.
The IBF heavyweight champion brushed aside Eric Molina to win easily on Saturday night but now faces a tougher challenge
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