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MANCHESTER, England -- Anthony Joshua was making his way through the heavyweight ranks, establishing a reputation as a potential world champion of the future, when he fought unheralded Matt Legg at Wembley Stadium in the summer of 2014.It was the first fight on the undercard of Carl Froch-George Groves II. Shortly after 5.30 p.m. local time, in broad daylight and with fans drifting into a mostly empty stadium, Joshua won in 83 seconds for his sixth straight win since turning pro.There were much bigger fights to come that night but it didnt stop Joshuas promoter, Eddie Hearn, sending a reminder to the sparse Wembley crowd: In two or three years time, Anthony could be headlining here himself.Turns out Hearn was spot on.On April 29 next year, Joshua will be at the other end of a card at Englands national stadium, fighting Wladimir Klitschko for three world titles in front of an anticipated 90,000 spectators.I was a bit raw then, Joshua says, looking back at the Legg fight with a smile. I took a few, covered up a few. The reason I was happy to be out first was that I wanted to watch Froch and Groves. That was the first time I could sit back and watch a fight, because nowadays Im on last.Fighting in front of about 3,000 at about 5.30 p.m. It doesnt matter. Its a fight, well come together, and boom. 90,000 or nine people. Its the same rules and regulations, and the same attitude to win.Its that attitude thats turned Joshua from an Olympic champion in 2012 to possibly the most feared heavyweight boxer around. Hes the IBF champion -- a belt he retained by stopping Eric Molina inside three rounds in Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning local time -- and has won all of his 18 professional fights by knockout, without being extended beyond seven rounds.The fight against Klitschko will be a defining one, though. Either confirmation of a changing of the guard in the heavyweight division, or a reminder by the 40-year-old Klitschko that the old champ is still alive and well.I dont think he needs the dough, but theres no cap on what you can make, Joshua said in the bowels of Manchester Arena, two hours after dismantling Molina with the minimum of fuss. But to own the division again? How long is he going to be around for? Maybe this is to stamp his mark, his last hurrah.The WBA had already sanctioned a super fight between Joshua and Klitschko for the spring of 2017 but the date and location was confirmed minutes after Joshuas win over Molina. Hearn entered the ring, to be followed soon enough by Klitschko, and the April 29 fight was announced.It will be the biggest payday of Joshuas career, potentially earning the 27-year-old Briton more than 10 million pounds ($12.5 million).Of what will be a 14-year age gap between him and Klitschko, Joshua said: Its mad, isnt it? But I think it does play a big role, for sure. But I cant let that be the reason I think Im going to win.Joshua also said he wont let his respect for Klitschko stop him attempting to end the Ukrainians career. They have been sparring partners in the past, and there appears to be a genuine bond between them.I love you, you are awesome, Klitschko said after embracing Joshua in the ring after the Molina fight.I think there are different breeds of animal in this sport but at the end of the day, were all predators, all lions, Joshua said. I think we come together as one and represent the sport of boxing. Thats whats important and we both have that mutual respect.Its more about what hes done. Vitali (Wladimirs older brother and a former heavyweight champion), whats he, the mayor of Kiev? I think they use that platform and thats how I want to present myself. 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HOUSTON -- When youre Russell Westbrook, the undisputed king of NBA fashion, you dont spend the offseason like a typical player.The five-time All-Star passes his time designing clothes, perched on the front row for shows during New York Fashion Week or talking style and tennis with Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.Sitting down and talking to Anna is very casual, Westbrook said. I think its important ... when you get an opportunity to learn something different about somebody. Like Im sitting down talking to Anna, she loves tennis which is something I didnt know about her. And to be able to sit down and talk to her about different things -- she didnt know much about me in the basketball space so she had an opportunity to be able to talk about that.And as for fashion, I may ask her questions and throw different things at her that she may know about the fashion space, Westbrook said.As the Oklahoma City Thunder star prepared to launch a new capsule collection called True Religion X Russell Westbrook, which will be available exclusively on the True Religion app Sunday and online and in stores on Oct. 6, he took time to talk fashion with The Associated Press.The 17-piece collection is very much a reflection of his style. It features skinny jeans, T-shirts and thermals meant for layering, with the rips and distressing that he has long incorporated into his wardrobe. The collection also has several pieces that include the Why Not? motto that is important to him, not just in fashion, but in life.Its what I believe in and what got me to this point, including fashion and everything else, and its a motto that I stand by, he said.Westbrooks arrival at Thunder games has been an event for years due to his parade of fabulous outfits. Many of his fashion-forward offerings have been hits, but there have certainly been a few misses. Not surprisingly, whether the reaction to his outfits is good, bad or indifferent, it doesnt change how he feels about his gear.And with a dizzying array of ensembles, its impossible for him to pick a favorite.Whatever I wear, I love it, he said. Youve got to love it when you put it on.But has there ever been a time where he looked back at an outfit, like the widely panned Slayer/striped shirt ensemble he wore to a game in January, and thought: maybe that wasnt such a good look?Nope, he said sternly. Never.Westbrook doesnt care what others think about his look, and hes passed on style advice to less-fashionable NBA players who have asked for help. But he isnt exactly dishing out specific tips.Be themselves, he saaid.dddddddddddd I think thats the most important thing about fashion is to be able to express yourself, but also be yourself and be confident in what youre wearing.Westbrooks penchant for transforming his arena entrance into a high-fashion runway has undoubtedly upped the style game of players across the league. And its also seeped into both the NFL and MLB, where more players than ever now dare to push the fashion envelope.Since Westbrook has dubbed himself Fashion King on social media, its only fair to ask his majesty who hed deem the second-most fashionable man in the NBA. That title goes to a person who spent most of last season playing for the Beikong Fly Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.Dorell Wright, hes a great dresser, Westbrook said of the NBA journeyman.The 27-year-old Westbrook also shared what happens to all those pricey threads after he wears them one time. The answer is that he gives them away. But, no they arent all sitting in a forgotten corner of some Goodwill store in Oklahoma City (although a few things might be).He does donate some select items to charity, but he mostly gifts them to friends and relatives after their debut.My friends make sure they grab them, he said. A lot of my friends put the bid in first while I wear it, theyll be like: `Oh yeah I want that.But this must be a tragic situation for Westbrooks unlucky buddies who dont share his 6-foot-3, 187-pound, muscle-bound frame.Its funny, he said. They all wear the same size as me.Because of this, the competition is fierce to see who will snag his coolest outfits. Not that asking guarantees receiving.I know their style, he said. I know what they like to wear. So Ill decide who gets what.And sometimes he has to be blunt and tell one of them they simply cant pull off a certain look.Ill be like: `No, this is not for you, he said.All those eye-catching outfits make his fashion budget a subject of speculation. Last year, USA Today even did a story estimating it would cost nearly $300,000 to dress like Westbrook for an entire season.He scoffed at that outlandish number.Never, he said. Nowhere close. Because I dont even pay for a lot of my clothes anymore, so thats not even possible.So just how much would it set one back to dress like the Fashion King for an 82-game NBA season?I dont know, he said. I have no idea. But I dont shop all high-end. I shop at Zara. I shop everywhere. I dont binge, so it would never be that much. ' ' '