Anthony Joshua believes beating Wladimir Klitschko would turn him into 'an overnight legend'.
The IBF world heavyweight champion was talking at Wednesday's press conference at Wembley Stadium ahead of their Sky Sports Box Office fight, on April 29.
Joshua made it clear that winning is all that matters but with Klitschko sat feet away, the 27-year-old showed his confidence ahead of the toughest test in his career.
Anthony Joshua says beating Wladimir Klitschko is the first step on his campaign to become a boxing legend
"To knock him out would be the cherry on the cake, but to win whichever way, I think it's very possible," said Joshua.
"This is a fight that can change (me) from champion to legend overnight.
"It's the fight that will get the masses out and draw massive attention and they're the type of fights that can change the way that people view you in your industry.
Klitschko says his defeat to Tyson Fury was the wake-up call he needed to help him prepare properly for his 'signature fight' against Joshua
"Right now, I am IBF champion of the world but now it's about me beating the right people to go down in history.
"But it's not about doing it once, it's doing it over and over again.
"This is the start of that legendary campaign."
Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko met at Wembley Stadium
The two heavyweights were in respectful mood, although Klitschko made his intentions clear.
The 40-year-old Ukrainian admits he is "obsessed" with reclaiming his belts after losing to Tyson Fury at the end of 2015, but is adamant he will take the WBA Super and IBF titles home on April 29.
"If he (Joshua) wins this fight, I will congratulate him," said Klitschko, "but when I win this fight, I will help you to come back."
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