ANTHONY JOSHUA has much more than his IBF world heavyweight title at stake on Saturday.
The Londoner launches a second defence of his belt at the Manchester Arena, where he faces the challenge of tough Texan Eric Molina.
A win for Joshua would cement a deal to face former IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko on April 29 next year, with the WBA title vacated by Tyson Fury up for grabs.
Joshua, 27, said: “I still have Molina in front of me. But I’m the guy that should beat Klitchsko, so I have to perform like the guy who should beat Klitchsko.”
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The undefeated Brit has put together an impressive 17-bout winning streak, all by knockout, since turning professional.
His veteran opponent Molina, 34, has taken a leave of absence from his day job as a teacher to concentrate fully on boxing, but has plans to return to his role working with disabled children when he hangs up his gloves.
What he may lack in finesse he makes up for with courage.
Challenging for the WBC title in June 2015, Molina broke an ankle against champ Deontay Wilder but fought on for five more rounds.
Talking about his title chance with Joshua, Molina said: ‘If I can breathe, if I can stand, I’m going to fight to knock him out.
“Other fighters might say that’s what’s going to happen, I’m going to show you that’s what’s going to happen.”
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