Anthony Joshua beats Eric Molina: Five things we learnt as Brit sets up Wladimir Klitschko showdown at Wembley

ANTHONY JOSHUA breezed past Eric Molina to set up a heavyweight showdown with Wladimir Klitschko.

The fearsome Brit is quickly establishing himself as an all-time great with a series of destructive KO's.

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Here are five things we learnt from AJ's 18th victory as a professional.

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1: Fear factor

JOSHUA is so good he can win fights without even stepping into the ring.

Mollina - who rocked WBC champ Deontay Wilder last year - was terrified of the Brit and barely threw a punch.

The American looked like he would have been happier sat ringside with Joshua's next opponent Wladimir Klitschko watching some other chump get battered.

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2: Wlad all over

PARADED in the ring after the bout, former world champion Klitschko appears a match for Joshua physically.

The 40-year-old model professional keeps himself in brilliant shape and is expected to pose a stern test despite his advancing years.

Klitschko has not boxed since his defeat to Tyson Fury - where some suggested he underestimated his opponent - he will not make that mistake with AJ.

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3: Man of the people

AJ decided to make the first defence of his IBF title outside hometown London and it did not dent the crowd's enthusiasm.

Boxing fans up and down the country are well aware of the talent he possesses and it is easy to get behind such a likeable fighter.

Taking the show on the road every now and again will only enhance his rep as British boxing's Mr Nice Guy.

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4: Wembley way

CARL FROCH loves to talk about selling out Wembley Stadium for his bout with George Groves - and with good reason.

But there is no doubt the huge £22million raked in that night is set to be dwarfed on April 29.

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Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a minimum of 80,000 people could attend but he is pushing for a 90,000 capacity.

That would equal the British record crowd for a boxing match - set by light-heavyweights Len Harvey and Jock McAvoy at White City Stadium in 1939.

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5: A Brit special

DILLIAN WHYTE'S thrilling win over Dereck Chisora via split decision proved the heavyweight division is alive and well in Britain.

Throw David Haye, Hughie Fury and Tony Bellew into the mix and you have a happy blend of talent, rivalries and table throwing.

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