Wladimir Klitschko has hailed Britain's Anthony Joshua as the most promising boxer he's ever trained alongside.
The world champion has sparred with many boxers in the last 25 years, but highlighted Joshua as one that stands above the rest.
"I've faced a lot of athletes and opponents and after 25 years there is one highlight of a person that definitely has the potential to be a big star, not only in the ring but outside of the ring, and I'm talking about Anthony Joshua," Klitschko told the BBC Radio.
"Either they had good skills but not the strength, or they had strength but not the skills. Or they were good inside the ring but not outside because their life outside messed them up and that reflected on their sporting career.
"I think Anthony has all the tools to become the great champion inside and outside the ring.
The Ukrainian admitted the two could fight before he hangs up the gloves.
Joshua, 25, won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and has won all 13 of his professional fights by knockout.
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker spent time with Klitschko earlier this year, but didn't receive as much of a glowing review.
The 39-year-old was impressed with Parker and found himself tested at times, but wasn't sure what the future held for the Kiwi.
"He's extremely talented. I see myself in Joseph in a certain way. I can't say anything negative," Klitschko told ESPN's Dan Rafael in April.
"I don't know how the guy will develop but he has the potential."
Parker holds a 14-0 record and is prepping for this weekend's fight with Bowie Tupou in Invercargill.
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