‘He will eat Parker up. A good big guy always beats a good little guy’

LENNOX LEWIS “I think AJ has all the advantages you would want to have in this fight and that will be the difference here.”

DEONTAY WILDER “Parker needs to be smart and execute the opportunities he gets. He’s going to have to knock Joshua out because they’re not going to give him the decision.”

TYSON FURY “I fancy Parker. He’s young, ambitious, has fast hands, hits hard and fights excellent against opponents who stand still.”

FRANK BRUNO “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.”

DAVID HAYE “Parker doesn’t know how to lose. If he manages to wobble Joshua, he’s going to pile on the pressure and empty the tank.” HUGHIE FURY “It’s 50/50. If Parker moves his head and keep to his boxing, you never know he could pull it off. If he stands in front of Joshua then Joshua by knockout.” RICKY HATTON “I’d probably go for a late stoppage for Anthony or maybe Joe could go the distance, but still lose on points.”

PETER FURY “It’s an intriguing fight. You’ve got to fancy Joshua because of his power, but don’t underestimate Parker because he’s a good fighter.”

CARL FROCH “Everyone is expecting Josh to beat Joseph Parker and he should because he’s bigger and has more experience at top level.” JOHNNY NELSON “There are more questions to be asked of Parker. I think this will be AJ’s second hardest fight. I don’t think it will go the distance.” EVANDER HOLYFIELD “Joshua needs to be careful because this is a dangerous fight. Parker is a good fighter with fast hands. But Parker better make sure he is OK on his side.” DILLIAN WHYTE “I think Joshua stops Parker in six rounds. He can cause Joshua some problems, but I don’t think he’s physically strong enough.” HASIM RAHMAN “I don’t give Parker no shot at all. His chances are slim and none.” FREDDIE ROACH “Parker is much better than people give him credit, but I don’t think he beats Joshua at this point.”