Speaking at Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, Where the IBO, IBF and WBA (Super) heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is currently on vacation. Joshua took the time to voice his displeasure at Joseph Parker’s attempts to build the world heavyweight title unification bout.
Joshua confirmed that while a potential clash with Parker is edging ever closer, the fight is not yet a done deal. “The fight’s still not made. He’s investing his time in the wrong areas.”
Furthermore, Joshua explained he doesn’t understand the hoopla surrounding Parker and his promoter Dave Higgins comments earlier this week. “Does he want publicity? Is it a PR stunt? I think I’ve defended it now four or five times, with no complaints. Against one of the all-time greats [Wladimir Klitschko], we came together and put on a great show, so what’s so difficult with fighting this little kid, [who is] doing press conferences talking a load of rubbish.”
“I don’t get it, we work with people. It’s just very unprofessional of them;” Joshua said, before adding “It’s a shame because boxing has so much credibility. Stuff like that takes away from the creme de la creme of the sport.”
Joshua does not feel he would have much difficulty beating Parker or WBC champ Deontay Wilder but admitted the mercurial Tyson Fury could pose problems if he can get his career back on track.
Joshua suggested it’d take a while, but eventually, his sustained attack would break down WBO champion, Parker.
Joshua also shared his assertion that he will knock WBC champion, Deontay Wilder, out with ‘one shot’.
On the other hand, Joshua did credit domestic rival Tyson Fury as being the most problematic fight that can be presented to him.
“Fury is just awkward,” said Joshua.
“Wilder, I’d knock Wilder out. It would take a bit of time, but I’d definitely knock him out. Parker would take a bit more of a pasting, but I’d get to him. Wilder, I’d knock him out with one shot.”
“Fury would be a real breakdown job, a real gruesome-type fight. Kind of like that Klitschko fight [which Joshua won in the 11th].”
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