So the unification clash is finally on. On March 31st at The Principality Stadium.
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker will do battle for the unified IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA (Super) world heavyweight titles.
We are now edging closer step by step to witnessing the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since the majestic Lennox Lewis hung up his gloves in 2004.
WATCH! When @anthonyfjoshua faces @joeboxerparker only one champion will keep their unbeaten record and the belts! https://t.co/DC5xnyeHbW
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) January 14, 2018
The rugged New Zealander caught up with Sky Sports upon touching down in London for this week’s opening press conference.
“We’re here for business,” Parker told Sky Sports News.
“It’s finally done now, so I’m looking forward to getting back to training.”
“Obviously training hard, putting in the work, and then coming with my team to put on a good show in March.”
“I can do a lot of damage. I feel like it’s my time. He thinks it’s his time, so it’s just about who trains hardest, who wants it more and we’re both going to put our undefeated records on the line.”
IT'S ON!! @anthonyfjoshua will fight @joeboxerparker for the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO World titles March 31st at @principalitysta – first time in history two reigning heavyweight champs have fought in ๐ฌ๐ง @SkySportsBoxing#roadtoundisputed ๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/wTu8yF9D7r
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) January 14, 2018
“May the best champion win.”
“Oh definitely. If I don’t back myself, or if I don’t believe in what I can do, I wouldn’t be here fighting him. I’m not scared of AJ,” said the 26-year-old New Zealander.
“I know he’s a good fighter and I respect him, but I back myself with anyone I jump in the ring with.
“I’m looking forward to putting on a great show. I don’t care if I win or lose. I just want to challenge and I think there should be one champion.
.@anthonyfjoshua 65% & rematch not enough to unify? Believe your own hype? Bubble's gonna burst bro #BigGlassRobot@eddiehearn @d_higgins_duco #NeverBeenDroppedpic.twitter.com/HYVAVAtFj8
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) December 7, 2017
“He’s been down. Glass chin is just one of those things where my team come up with it to describe him and what his chin is, but I feel like I have a lot of respect for him.”
“In the last fight I saw with [Wladimir] Klitschko, he got knocked down, got up, showed a lot of heart, so credit to him.
“I think when we come together we’re both going to throw some big bombs. Someone is going to get knocked out,” Parker concluded.
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