Anthony Joshua’s trainer Rob McCracken is “more than confident” his man will defeat Wladimir Klitschko next year to become undisputed heavyweight champion.

The 27-year-old teamed back up with former amateur mentor McCracken on a full-time basis ahead of Saturday’s second successful defence of his IBF heavyweight title against Eric Molina.

McCracken looked on as Joshua impressively stopped Molina within three rounds at Manchester Arena, with promoter Eddie Hearn then swiftly announcing that a deal had been struck for the Briton and Klitschko to meet in a unification showdown at Wembley on April 29.

And McCracken is convinced Joshua has what it takes to topple Ukrainian Klitschko, who will be 41 by the time the fight takes place.

“Anthony can box, can move well, has great balance. Speed is the key as well. And that will be the plan for Klitschko, that Klitschko just can’t avoid or defend what’s coming from Anthony,” McCracken said.

“Without a doubt Anthony can knock anybody out.”

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