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I can Defeat Joshua In Cardiff – Parker

Joseph Parker has claimed he can outclass Anthony Joshua as he aims at the heavyweight title on March 31.

Parker, who holds the WBO belt, and Joshua, who holds the IBF and WBA ‘super’ belts, will put their titles on line as the two boxing icons challenge each other at the principality stadium in Cardiff next month.

Joshua is the obvious fan’s favorite but Parker believes he can turn the tables around.

He said, “I can outbox Anthony Joshua. I think I have the skills to outbox him but I haven’t really shown that. That’s why I’m excited – this is a big stage to put on the best performance of my life.

“I can knock him out. I can outbox him. Words can’t explain how excited we are.

“We’re fighting in his backyard and we’re fighting another champion who’s undefeated. That makes it a great fight.

“But also the opportunity to fight in front of 80,000 people. A lot of people say it’s going to be overwhelming and I’m going to be nervous and scared. But I see it differently. I see it as us making the most of the occasion.”

Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry is equally confident his man can beat Joshua when the two boxers put their unbeaten records on the line.

He said, “It won’t matter if there’s 800, 8,000 or 80,000 people at this fight. It will be the same Joseph Parker that walks to the ring. I’m not one bit worried about the occasion getting to him.

“He wins the fight with speed and movement. He wins the fight with a higher level of skill. Parker has far better skill than Anthony Joshua. He has a far better selection of punches. He is very durable.

“If the best Joseph Parker turns up, we will leave the ring with all the belts.”

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