Manchester Evening News

Joshua says he’s the best bet

- BOXING By SHELDAN KEAY

ANTHONY Joshua has told people to put their money on him knocking out Joseph Parker during their world heavyweigh­t title unificatio­n clash on Saturday.

Joshua and Parker meet at the Principali­ty Stadium in Cardiff, with the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO titles on the line, and Joshua has made it clear how he thinks the fight will end.

“If I was a fan with £20 in my pocket and I’m wondering what to do with it, I believe Anthony Joshua knocks Joseph Parker out for sure,” said Joshua.

“Every fight before this has been a learning fight, and every camp a learning camp. I learned from the Klitschko fight that I shouldn’t use camp to get fit. I took everything I didn’t know then into this camp.

“I’ve been working solely on my technique and ability for this one. Every fight is a blessing, and every one will have reason in the long run.

“Parker is a champ and has done well. He will add something to my life journey. It’ll be over Sunday, and I will look back and learn from it and move forward.

“It’s just one fight at a time. I’m looking at Parker, who’s a lively challenger. He’s a champion for a reason.

“If I’m victorious, then I can look at future plans. For now, my future stops on Saturday.”

Manchester boxer Anthony Crolla is on the undercard as he looks to move towards another world title shot when he takes on Edson Ramirez.

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