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Klitschko tipped for incredible return to REPLACE Joshua at Wembley and fight Whyte in April

Report claims the former champ is coming out of retirement to take AJ's place with the Brit heading for his first fight in America

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO may come out of retirement in April to take on Dillian Whyte at Wembley, according to reports.

Anthony Joshua has booked the arena and is expected to face American contender Jarrell Miller.

Wladimir Klitschko would cause a huge stir if he came back to the ring
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Wladimir Klitschko would cause a huge stir if he came back to the ringCredit: AFP or licensors
The Ukrainian great was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in his last bout
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The Ukrainian great was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in his last boutCredit: Getty Images - Getty

But Steve Bunce claims AJ is likely to fight in America - meaning another event would have to be put on in his place.

And he sensationally added that 42-year-old ex-lineal champ Klitschko, who retired in 2017 after a breathtaking defeat to Joshua, could be set to dust off his gloves on April 13.

Bunce : “I still fancy Joshua fights Miller in America.

“I think either the April date gets pushed back or something else goes on there.

Wladimir Klitschko was beaten by Anthony Joshua at Wembley in a brilliant fight
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Wladimir Klitschko was beaten by Anthony Joshua at Wembley in a brilliant fightCredit: AFP or licensors
The Ukrainian hung up his gloves after the bout but could return to the arena where he knocked AJ to the canvas
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The Ukrainian hung up his gloves after the bout but could return to the arena where he knocked AJ to the canvasCredit: PA:Press Association
Dillian Whyte is trying to secure a world title bout but would be tempted by Wladimir Klitschko
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Dillian Whyte is trying to secure a world title bout but would be tempted by Wladimir KlitschkoCredit: Richard Pelham - The Sun

“I’m hearing all sorts of stuff about a fight that might be.

“Wladimir Klitschko’s coming back, he’s gonna fight again and I’m hearing him linked with a big British heavyweight.

“It’s not Fury and it’s not Joshua, and I’m hearing that could be the fight that we see there.

"And that would be sexy, that would be an awful lot of fun, and that would be the type of fight that would appease people if they had made travel plans for Wembley."

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Anthony Joshua is expected to take on Jarrell Miller and the bout could be in the US
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Anthony Joshua is expected to take on Jarrell Miller and the bout could be in the USCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Dillian Whyte called out Anthony Joshua after beating Dereck Chisora
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Dillian Whyte called out Anthony Joshua after beating Dereck ChisoraCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Klitschko has also hinted he wants to fight Joshua again after coming close to beating the Brit
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Klitschko has also hinted he wants to fight Joshua again after coming close to beating the BritCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Wladimir Klitschko has been texting Anthony Joshua for a rematch

Bunce was quizzed on Twitter about who the mystery opponent would be and named Whyte, adding: “That is one of the crazy fights to launch this glorious year.

“It might be bogus news, it might be real. You hear this, you hear that. It’s the whisper business.”

Klitschko was filmed sparring in August, leading fans to call for a comeback - and they may get their way this year in what could be a bumper heavyweight division.

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