British heavyweight boxing legend and former world title holder, Frank Bruno has shared touched on the big unification clash that will take the focus of the nation on March 31st.
Bruno suggested it will be crucial to see how ‘AJ’ approaches the fight tactically. Bruno says that if Joshua utilises his advantages in the reach and power department, he could make easy work of the New Zealander.
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Bruno says its imperative that Joshua looks to use utilise his boxing skills and not get drawn into a battle of attrition against Parker.
“If Anthony Joshua moves around and uses his reach and his power, he should make it, not an easy fight, but make it easier for himself.
“If he is going to get macho and start wanting to tear up with him. Then Parker is a very dangerous guy, very fit, and he is on you all the time.”
“Joshua has a lot of skill, a lot of size, a lot of power. If he just relaxes and uses Parker to come in, it is as simple as that.”
“He is a good guy Anthony Joshua,” said Bruno.
“A very, very focused guy. He is on his game – he goes to the gym and he trains very hard.
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“His feet are on the ground and he deserves everything he gets.
“I think just take one step at a time because Parker is not a mug. He is a very tough guy and he comes to fight.”
Tyson Fury’s return is also a hot topic in Britain with the former unified world titleholder set for a return to the squared circle in the coming months.
Bruno is one of the many intrigued spectators ahead of ‘The Gypsy King’s return. He credited Fury with being both a ‘very good boxer’ and a ‘very good fighter.’
“Tyson Fury is a much better fighter than a lot of people give him credit for,” Bruno added.
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“Sometimes he talks a little bit hibbery-gibbery here and there. If he can put the hibbery-gibbery in a box and stick to his boxing, he is a very good boxer. Turns southpaw turns orthodox – very good fighter.”
“He would give Anthony Joshua a good run for his money but I am an Anthony Joshua fan. I like his style, I like his hunger and his focus.”
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